The Illinois Association of Museums brings its On the Road series to Dixon, on historic Route 30 and the old Lincoln Highway. Regional museum professionals meet in the morning for networking and shared learning, and in the afternoon participating museums open their doors for a museum hop with demonstrations, stories and hands-on experiences.

Friday, December 4, 2026: colleague sessions 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Northwest Territory Historic Center, 205 W. Fifth Street, Dixon; museum hop 1 to 4 p.m. at area sites. RSVP requested.

Details and RSVP: illinoismuseums.org