Exhibit Talk – Historic Barns: Icons of Rural Heritage

September 10, 2026 | Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 pm — In conjunction with our Centennial Farms & Heritage Barns exhibit, Tommy Kleckner of Indiana Landmarks will present on Heritage Barns: Icons of Rural Heritage.
September Craft of the Month

September 2026 | Join us throughout the month of September to make cheerful and colorful Crinkle Paper Sunflowers! Available Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Free!
Community Art Show: Memory

August 13, 2025 | The 2026 Community Art Show: Memory highlights the places and the people of central Indiana. Thirty-three artworks by 28 artists of all ages are featured in the show. Join us Saturday, August 22, 2 PM – 4 PM for the exhibit opening reception.
Call for Art: ‘Memory’

July 20, 2026 | The Carnegie Museum seeks art entries for our 2026 Community Art Show, Memory, highlighting the people and places of Montgomery County. The show will feature artwork that evokes personal or collective memories. Submissions are due August 8, 2026. Professional and amateur artists are welcome to submit work for consideration. Children’s art […]
America 250 Birthday Bash!

July 5, 2026 | Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon of music, patriotism, and community spirit at the Montgomery County America 250 Birthday Bash on Sunday, July 5, at 3:00 PM at Wabash College’s Salter Hall! The celebration will feature a special performance by Montgomery County Civic Band, honoring this historic milestone through music […]
Midweek Masterpieces

July 2026 | New! Midweek Masterpieces Join us twice each week for our Midweek Masterpieces summer art series. Drop in from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm each Wednesday and Friday all month to explore a variety of mediums and projects. Fun for all ages. Free! July 1 & 3 — Spin Art July 8 & 10 […]
Sticker Contest: “I Voted”

Deadline extended through August 31, 2026! May 15, 2026 | “I Voted” Sticker Contest! Help celebrate voting in Montgomery County by designing stickers for voters to wear this November! Who: Students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Montgomery County
Summer at the Museum

May 26 – August 1, 2026 | Entering its 19th year, Summer at the Museum has consistently been one of the most popular programs at the Carnegie Museum. Running for 10 weeks each summer, the program encourages children ages 4 to 12 to get off their screens and enjoy hands-on activities that are both fun […]
Summer Exhibits 2026

Summer 2026 | The Carnegie Museum commemorates the American 250th with three exhibits: America@250: Expressions of Freedom Art Show, Moments That Made Us and Centennial Farms & Heritage Barns.
Adult Art Workshop

April 19, 2026 | Expressions of Freedom: Adult Art Workshop Sunday, April 19, 2026, drop in from 2 PM—4 PM — As a companion to our Expressions of Freedom exhibit, we will be hosting an Art Workshop on April 19, presented by Wabash College Artist-in-Residence, Akirash.