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Physics of Catapults!
April 19, 2025 | Did you know there is going to be a Strawberry Launching Contest at the Strawberry Festival this year? Well, we’ve teamed
April Crafts!
April 9 – 30, 2025 | Join us in April for two new crafts — animal origami and craft stick catapults. Try your hand at
Physics of Catapults!
March 22, 2025 | Did you know there is going to be a Strawberry Launching Contest at the Strawberry Festival this year? Well, we’ve teamed
March Craft – Tissue Paper Flowers
March 19-April 5, 2025 | Join us this month for two delightful crafts that will have you thinking warm thoughts — making paper flowers from
Spring Break Science!
March 19-April 5, 2025 | Spring into science during Spring Break! Families can drop in to enjoy a variety of growing-themed crafts and activities, Wednesday-Saturday,
2024 Annual Report
February 22, 2025 | The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County had another wonderfully busy year in 2024. We welcomed 7,176 visitors, and we hosted many
Pi Day Celebration!
Join us on Saturday, March 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, to celebrate Pi Day. Enjoy cool Physics and Math demonstrations and activities with Wabash
Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Carnegie Museum
February 22, 2025 4:00 PM | Join us for the annual meeting of the membership of the Friends of the Carnegie Museum.
February Crafts – a Watercolor for your Valentine
February 8-15, 2025 Stop by the Carnegie and make a watercolor for your valentine.
Civil Rights Leaders: The Research of Wabash College Students
February 1 – February 28, 2025: Civil Rights Leaders: The Research of Wabash College Students exhibit was prepared by students in a class about the
Montgomery County Then & Now
Now Open | Our newest local history exhibit, Montgomery County Then & Now: Downtown Crawfordsville has already attracted lots of attention. This exhibit focuses on the buildings
Civil Rights Leaders – The Research of Wabash College Students – Exhibit Opening Reception
Saturday, February 1, 2-4 pm Join us for the opening reception of the Civil Rights Leaders display created by The Politics of the Civil Rights
Winter Break Science!
December 27 & 28, 2024 and January 2-4, 2025 | Just because school is on break doesn’t mean that (FUN) learning is!
Yarn Craft: Ojo de Dios – God’s Eye
On Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., children and families can make Ojos de Dios or “god’s eyes” and learn the history
Fall Colors: Mosaic Craft
Stop by the Carnegie Museum, Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 2 – 4 pm to learn about the science of leaf colors and make your
Photos with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to … the Carnegie Museum! Visit the Carnegie Museum on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:30-4:30 pm to see Santa.
Crawfordsville Schools Art Extravaganza!
Now Open. In partnership with the talented students and teachers of Crawfordsville Schools, don’t miss the Crawfordsville Schools Art Extravaganza!
Dancing Ghosts!
Fall Break Science Bonus Activity! Drop in between 2 pm and 4 pm on Thursday, October 24, to use SCIENCE to make ghosts dance!
Spooky Slime!
Fall Break Science Bonus Activity! Drop in this Saturday, October 19, from 11 am to 2 pm, to make some SPOOKY SLIME to take home!
The Science of Brains
Visit the Carnegie Museum to learn about BRAINSSS! with Wabash College professors and students.
Fall Break Science!
Join us at the Carnegie Museum for Fall Break Science: Spooky Science! Drop in activities Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, October 16-31. Free!
Author Book Signing: Julie Jones
Join local author Julie Jones at a book signing for her two historical paranormal novels, “The Plantation” and “The Calling of Crows” on Sat, Oct
Community Art Exhibit “Home” is now open!
Now Open What does home mean to you? Find out what it means to 25 local artists this fall at the Carnegie.
Exhibit: Opening Reception
Come celebrate the opening of our newest Community Art Show – Home! Meet the artists Saturday, August 17 from 2-4 pm.
Call for Art!
The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County is currently seeking artwork for our 2024 Community Art Show, “HOME” highlighting the people and places of Montgomery County.The
Summer at the Museum
Happening Now | School’s out for the summer, and Carnegie Summer fun is IN!
Victorian Memory & Mourning
Join us at the Carnegie Museum Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm to learn about the history of Victorian mourning practices and how they are
A Walk in a Cemetery
Join us Thursday April 17 at 7 PM at the Carnegie Museum for an exploration of the meaning behind the symbols found in cemeteries, past
Dearly Departed: Death & Dying in Montgomery County
Our annual exhibit explores how families have dealt with the death of a loved one. The exhibit tells the story of the people, businesses, and
Unequal and Undaunted: Education and Community at Lincoln School for Colored Children
September 2023 – February 2024 | This annual explored the untold story of education at Montgomery County’s two Lincoln School buildings.
Family Art Day
February 10, 2024 | Join the Carnegie Museum to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the coming of Spring!
Carnegie Colors with the Golden Girls!
January 19, 2024 | Our Carnegie Colors program is a relaxing evening of coloring and crosswords, but with a twist–The Golden Girls!
Photos with Santa
December 9, 2023 | Santa Claus is coming to… The Carnegie Museum! Bring your camera and take pictures with Santa. Holiday Crafts too! Free! Saturday,
School Break Science
March 20-April 6, 2024 | Just because school is on break doesn’t mean that (FUN) learning is!
Movie Night! Monty Python & The Holy Grail
July 20, 2023 | Join us for movie night at the Carnegie Museum! We’ll supply the popcorn, you supply the killer rabbit… er, yourselves. Ni!
Telling Stories Through Performance
June 25, 2023 | University of Indianapolis Theater Professor James Leagre will lead three workshops for families on fun and creative storytelling. Stay tuned for
2023 Crawfordsville Schools Art Extravaganza!
November 9, 2023 | Join us from 3:30 – 6:30 pm for the opening of the 2023 Crawfordsville Schools Art Extravaganza! Art from all grade
Brains & Bodies Day
October 28, 2023 | Visit the Carnegie Museum to learn about brains and bodies with Wabash College professors and students. Join us for this FREE
Eclipse Central!
April 8, 2024 | Take in the total eclipse with the Carnegie Museum behind the Crawfordsville District Public Library with educational activities and fun eclipse-themed
Summer at the Museum
June 4, 2024 | School’s out for the summer, and Carnegie Summer fun is IN!
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