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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.
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  • By scottd272
    it is very good place to visit. They have kept this place maintain very well here. I enjoy it very much here 
    it is very good place to visit. They have kept this place maintain very well here. I enjoy it very much here  more »
  • By vhale1955
    There is a LOT of historical information. We were there about 2.5 hours and finally decided we had read enough. We really like this kind of museum and will have to go back to finish reading... 
    There is a LOT of historical information. We were there about 2.5 hours and finally decided we had read enough. We really like this kind of museum and will have to go back to finish reading...  more »
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  • By Dale Maley
    Great museum. Really like the Pantagraph negatives being posted to a web site where anyone can access them :)
  • By Nikol Richards
    A lot of history packed in a smallish old courthouse. Beautiful architecture and thoughtfully and well laid out exhibits. Plus kids are FREE
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