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January Craft

January 2026 | Make an adorable Snowy Owl Pinecone this month at the Carnegie Museum. Free! Available Wednesday – Saturday, January 7 – 31, while supplies last.

Holiday Hours

The Carnegie Museum will be closed December 24 – December 26, and December 31 – January 1.   We will be open Saturday, December 27, January 2 and Saturday, January 3 with our normal hours of 10 am to 5 pm.   Happy Holidays!

Exhibits Hoosiers & Burnin’ Rubber Return

January 10 – March 28, 2026 | Back by popular demand – Hoosiers: Hometown ‘Hickory’ and Burnin’ Rubber: Racing in Montgomery County return until March 28, 2026!

Carnegie Colors with the Golden Girls

Join us for an evening of adult coloring and conversation with old friends and new. Coloring, crosswords, cheesecake, mocktails and trivia. Event is free, but advanced registration is required. Doors open at 6:30.

Snowy Slime & Holiday Crafts

December 2025 | Holiday crafts will be available from December 10-20. Drop in during our open hours (Wed-Sat, 10-5) to decorate ornaments, make paper snowflakes, write a letter to Santa, and more! Our holiday decor— complete with Santa’s sleigh! — also makes a great backdrop for your family photos.   Bonus Activity: Make your own Snowy Slime to […]

November Craft

November 2025 | Come in to make your own Thankful Tree during the month of November to celebrate the things that bring you joy.

Photos with Santa!

December 6, 2025 | Santa Claus is coming to … the Carnegie Museum! Visit the Carnegie Museum on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2:30-4:30 pm to see Santa.

2025 Arts Extravaganza

November 13 – December 13, 2025 | In partnership with the talented students and teachers of Crawfordsville Schools, don’t miss the Crawfordsville Schools Art Extravaganza! Opening reception is November 14, 3:30-6:30 pm.

Hickory Bus

October 11, 2025 | Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the filming of the movie Hoosiers! On Saturday, October 11, from 10 am to 3 pm, come see the Hickory Huskers Bus in the Crawfordsville Public Library parking lot (205 S. Washington Street). Tour the bus and learn about its use in the movie.

Fall Break Science 2025

October 15 – November 1, 2025 | Join us for Fall Break Science, October 15 – November 1. Drop in during our open hours (Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm) to enjoy a variety of crafts and activities. Hands-on, minds-on fun for the whole family!