Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County

Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County The Carnegie Museum seeks to inspire curiosity, exploration, and community connection.

The Carnegie Museum is an interdisciplinary museum of history, art, and science. We promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and culture of Montgomery County through educational programs, public services, collection, exhibition, preservation, and research and documentation. We are located in Crawfordsville's original Carnegie Library building, which was the first Carnegie Library to open in the state of Indiana, in 1902.

06/19/2026

Take a journey through Crawfordsville’s Black history with the Soul Stroll, a self-guided walking/driving tour featuring 18 historic sites and the stories of the people who shaped our community.

In 2025, students from the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies at Wabash College helped bring these stories to life by writing and recording the audio narratives for each stop.

Listen to the stories and experience the Soul Stroll for yourself:
https://wabash.hykucommons.org/

Save the date! Midweek Masterpieces - Wednesdays in July.Join us every Wednesday in July from 10:30 am -1 pm for creativ...
06/16/2026

Save the date! Midweek Masterpieces - Wednesdays in July.

Join us every Wednesday in July from 10:30 am -1 pm for creative fun with Aiden Beadles, our amazing Wabash intern!

Kick things off July 1 with activities—perfect for all ages and skill levels.

✨ New hands-on project each week
📍 Free to attend, all supplies provided

Let your mid-week spark some creativity—see you Wednesday!
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Beat the heat, come to the Museum! Stay safe and cool!
06/10/2026

Beat the heat, come to the Museum! Stay safe and cool!

Today will feel like the warmest day of the year with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s across the state.

School's out! Complete 5 days, get a book and a BFF!  🌞
06/09/2026

School's out! Complete 5 days, get a book and a BFF!

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Join us at the Carnegie Museum for our Summer at the Museum program! Drop in on your schedule to do scavenger hunts, cra...
05/26/2026

Join us at the Carnegie Museum for our Summer at the Museum program! Drop in on your schedule to do scavenger hunts, crafts, science, history, and more. Earn prizes for each set of activities completed. Aimed at ages 4-12. FREE! New summer hours, too -- Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. See you soon! 🌞

This Memorial Day,  we remember the 3rd Battalion of the 139th Field Artillery.The 139th was first deployed during the S...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the 3rd Battalion of the 139th Field Artillery.

The 139th was first deployed during the Spanish-American War in 1898 attached to the 4th Indiana Infantry. In World War I, the battalion was sent to France, but never entered combat. Returning from the war, the unit was demobilized in 1919 and reinstated as a member of the Indiana National Guard’s 38th Infantry Division in 1922. The 139th served in multiple wars including World War II. Its final deployment was to Iraq in 2009.

This flag represents the courage and sacrifice the soldiers of the 139th Field Artillery Battalion exhibited. It was restored by Deantha “Dede” Wright-Thornburg. She found the flag on an old piece of paneling in the National Guard Armory in Crawfordsville and restored it.

This flag was originally from the Darlington Armory when Service Battery C was formed there in 1947.

On the hunt for a cute gift for an upcoming Graduation Party? Check out these adorable GiantMicrobes! A perfect way to c...
05/23/2026

On the hunt for a cute gift for an upcoming Graduation Party? Check out these adorable GiantMicrobes! A perfect way to celebrate being done with school ... or provide a little extra brain power for those heading off for more. Just $8 each at the Carnegie Museum. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.

🏫Happy Last Day of School! 🍎Once the kids are done celebrating, keep them busy this summer with the Carnegie Museum's an...
05/22/2026

🏫Happy Last Day of School! 🍎Once the kids are done celebrating, keep them busy this summer with the Carnegie Museum's annual Summer at the Museum program. 🌞 Drop in on your schedule to do activities and earn prizes. 🤩 Aimed at ages 4-12, this year's program starts on Tuesday, May 26, at 10 am. FREE! 🏦

Address

222 S Washington Street
Crawfordsville, IN
47933

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(765) 362-4618

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