Last updated: 10/3/2020
Terre Haute, Indiana
Address
929 Wabash AvenueTerre Haute, IN 47807
phone: 812-235-9717
e-mail: info@vchsmuseum.org
web: www.vchsmuseum.org

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday
closed
Please note we are closed on Mondays & temporarily closed on Sundays.

Admissions

Free (Donation)

The Museum is fully accessible for all to enjoy. There are over 200 street parking spaces within 3 blocks of the Museum, as well as 2 parking garages 3-4 blocks away

The Apgar Soda Shop and the Main Street Gifts & Gallery are open to visitors without paying admission to the Museum.

Adults: $7
Seniors (60 +): $6
Members: free
Youths (5-18): $4

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Chris Pell
phone: 812-235-9717
Description

The Vigo County Historical Museum is located on the National Road in downtown Terre Haute...the Crossroads of America. The 34,000 square foot facility offers you a 21st century experience while you learn the stories of Vigo County from the last 200 years.

The Museum is operated by the Vigo County Historical Society, which was formed in 1922. A group of dedicated staff and volunteers want to make your visit a fun and informative experience. With exhibits that change throughout the year, our goal is to entice you to come back again and again.

The Society also operates and maintains the Paul Dresser Birthplace located in Fairbanks Park.

History

Tim Crumrin is an award-winning historian and author. Born in Terre Haute, he grew up fascinated by the stories of the city’s colorful past. He received the prestigious Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement in Indiana History Award from the Indiana Historical Society in 2014 for his contributions to history.

He is the author or editor of seven books, two of which, Til the Coal Train Hauled It Away, A Memoir of the Rise and Decline of a Small Town (2017) and Wicked Terre Haute (2019), dealt with Vigo County History. His latest book, Hidden History of Terre Haute, will be published by the History Press on July 20, 2020.

Crumrin has served on the Board of Directors of the Vigo County Historical Society since 2014. He lives in Terre Haute with his wife Robin, daughter Brynn and four dogs who graciously allow him to share their office.

Educational Programs
History Lesson Plan

A fun and educational way to learn about our local history. Recommended for grades 3-5.

Virtual Tours & Videos

Visit our YouTube Channel for exhibit tours & other fun videos!

_Your Story

Be a part of documenting history. Submit your photos, stories, & short videos that will help us share what it was like in Vigo County during this pandemic of 2020.

Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Services
Record Your History

Do you or people you know have stories to share about our local history? You can record them in our Share Your Story recording booth! And you can take a copy of it with you!!

Genealogy Research

Check the schedule in the lobby for dates and times when an assistant can help you climb your Family Tree!

Apgar Soda Shop

Satisfy your hunger in our 1950s style soda shop. Grab a hot dog and a bottle of Coca-Cola. Or maybe a Coke Float or an ice cream sundae is what you need!

Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

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May 1 - 4, 2024

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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

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