Upcoming Events

Dickson Mounds Museum offers a wide range of public programs throughout the year -- on archaeology, Indian cultures of the Americas, natural history, and rural life and culture. Programs include workshops, demonstrations, performances, conferences, and festivals -- many of which are held outdoors. Most events are free to the public.

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All ISM Events
Image is of male bluegill.
Jun 18 2021 - 10:00am to Jun 19 2021 - 4:00pm
Go Fish--Free Fishing Weekend Giveaway
Dickson Mounds, Lewistown
The free fishing gear will be available on a first come, first served basis on Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th in the Museum’s lobby from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m..

Illinois State Museum Online Events

Moving Forward Together speaker headshots
Jun 10 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Moving Forward Together
Global Conversations on the Return of Cultural Heritage Series
Online Event
This conversation will explore the creation of communities of professional practice across the globe and other actions that can strengthen the work that has been done until now.
Ida B. Wells
Jun 22 2021 - 6:30pm to 7:00pm
In Her Footsteps: Ida B. Wells
Online Event
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was an investigative journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragist who dedicated her life to fighting for equality despite racial and sexist prejudice.
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple strips to make up the Pride Flag with a black media triangle symbol in the middle
Jun 23 2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Pride Media Club
Online Event
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month. Our June media club will focus on LGBTQ+ authors and issues. Participants will view a poetic performance and photos of Chicago Pride together and discuss what it reveals about our past and present.