McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington

Name: McLean County Museum of History
Address: 200 N Main St, Bloomington, 61701-3912, United States
Telephone: +1 309-827-0428

#5 among attractions in Bloomington

Top attraction, Museum, History museum

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McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington

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The McLean County Museum of History is an AAM accredited institution located in Bloomington, Illinois. It is the principal asset of the McLean County Historical Society, an Illinois nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1892 to study local history. The museum moved into its current location in 1991. ()

Established: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 40°28'48"N, 88°59'39"W

Address

200 N Main StDowntown BloomingtonBloomington 61701-3912 United States

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+1 309-827-0428

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McLean County Museum of History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grossinger Motors Arena, Miller Park Zoo, Lakeside Country Club IL, Miller Park.

~950 ftSW
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington
5 min walk • Grossinger Motors Arena is an arena in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. It is on the southwest corner of Madison Street and Front Street. The arena opened to the public on April 1, 2006.
1 miSW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
25 min walk • Miller Park Zoo is a zoo located in Miller Park; a public park in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. It is administered by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Bloomington.
1.3 miSE
40°28'7"N • 88°58'28"W
Lakeside Country Club IL, Bloomington
34 min walk • Golf
1 miSW
Park
Miller Park, Bloomington
25 min walk • Miller Park is a public park in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. It is in the southwest part of the city, on a large block south of Wood Street and east of Morris Avenue.
0.8 miE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
David Davis Mansion, Bloomington
20 min walk • The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn, is a Victorian home in Bloomington, Illinois that was the residence of David Davis, Supreme Court justice and Senator from Illinois. The mansion has been a state museum since 1960.
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington
21 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery, in Bloomington, Illinois, is also known as Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. The cemetery was originally two separate cemeteries, adjacent to each other. The first was the Bloomington Cemetery, founded in 1850 by the Bloomington Cemetery Association; the other was Evergreen Cemetery, founded in 1860.
~520 ftN
40°28'53"N • 88°59'38"W
Merlot and a Masterpiece, Bloomington
3 min walk • Classes and workshops, Museum
~610 ftN
40°28'54"N • 88°59'41"W
Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, Bloomington
3 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.6 miN
40°29'20"N • 88°59'28"W
Ames Library, Bloomington
16 min walk • Cafe, Library
0.5 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Franklin Square, Bloomington
12 min walk • Franklin Square, or Franklin Park is located in Bloomington, Illinois, McLean County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Franklin Square contains the homes of former Vice President Adlai Stevenson I and former Governor Joseph W. Fifer.
0.6 miE
Tower
McLean County Courthouse and Square, Bloomington
15 min walk • The McLean County Courthouse and Square is located in downtown Bloomington, Illinois. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places and encompasses the old McLean County Courthouse and the courthouse-facing sides of three downtown blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is McLean County Museum of History open?

McLean County Museum of History is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to McLean County Museum of History?

Nearby attractions include State Farm Downtown Building, Bloomington (3 min walk), Merlot and a Masterpiece, Bloomington (3 min walk), Bloomington Central Business District, Bloomington (3 min walk), Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, Bloomington (3 min walk).