Since its founding in 1974, the Western Illinois Museum has passionately sought to collect the treasures that illustrate the region’s history and culture. Our collection is methodically being built with the belief that artifacts can be used to informs and inspire. Each exhibit and program conveys the story of our community and our goal is to ensure this passing on of knowledge and insight will continue for generations to come.
- Museum receives Grant to offer Teaching With Primary Sources WorkshopThe Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Region Program. The grant funds a… Read More »Museum receives Grant to offer Teaching With Primary Sources Workshop
- Museum welcomes Peer Reviewer Tamara HemmerleinTamara Hemmerlein with Millie Sorrells viewing an exhibit of Millie’s quilts at the Western Illinois Museum. On September 21st, the Western Illinois Museum welcomed Tamara Hemmerlein, who over two days… Read More »Museum welcomes Peer Reviewer Tamara Hemmerlein
- 2023 Request for BidsHelp the Western Illinois Museum transform from a small history museum to a community hub that is responsive to its community’s needs. We are ready to take the next step… Read More »2023 Request for Bids
- Millie Sorrells: Quilter·Artist ·TeacherThe Western Illinois Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit that showcases the artistry of local, prize-winning quilter Millie Sorrells. In 2022, Millie donated a number… Read More »Millie Sorrells: Quilter·Artist ·Teacher
- The Gift of VolunteeringVolunteers are an integral part of the Museum’s operations. Annually there are 40 to 45 people who offer their help to ensure the Museum’s exhibits, programs, and collection are managed… Read More »The Gift of Volunteering
New Normal
Is this the new normal
Do you feel projected? Not long ago this would have been a threat.