Spurlock Museum - Event

Join museum studies student Nicole Kim to celebrate lunar new year by playing traditional Korean games such as Dakkji, Yut Nori, and so much more.

Spurlock Museum is proud to partner with The Literary to present this new community program. Free books will be provided to the first 13 people that sign up for participation: February 18, 2026 6:30-7:30pm - An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Join us for a special guided tour exploring the power of percussion across cultures. From war snares and powwow drums to street buckets and modern trap kits, percussion instruments have shaped human experience worldwide. Discover the instruments on display and compare their cultural roles to better understand percussion’s place in global history.

Join us for a special guided tour exploring our university’s connections to the artifacts at the Spurlock Museum. Discover how ancient and modern histories shape our campus, from the land’s origins and the Alma Mater’s ties to Ancient Greece to cultural houses, WWI service, and more. Bring your Illini spirit and uncover the past woven into our present.

From block parties to downtown clubs, grab the mic and light it up! Channel J. Cole or NBA Youngboy with a solo flow, or gather your friends to perform like Wu Tang Clan or Migos. Hosted by DJ TAT, And Ya’ Don’t Stop! Hip Hop Karaoke is part of the Hip Hop Convene, a celebration of hip hop’s legacy, innovation, and power to build community.

You deserve time to recharge! As days grow longer, welcome the light by creating stained-glass-inspired art. Drop into Spurlock Museum anytime 3–5pm to slow down, take a real break, and craft something colorful for either yourself or for someone special.

Sneakers or “kicks” hold iconic status in hip hop culture. From shell-toe classics to crisp Air Force 1s , the right pair signals style, status, and influence. Design, color, and assemble a paper replica of kicks that define hip hop in the U.S. and beyond.