The holiday season has arrived!
Saturday December 7th from 1-4pm
Join us for our new annual Holiday Lights event Saturday, December 7th.
2024 Holiday Lights
PRESENTED BY: Wayne County Foundation & Stamm Koechlien Foundation
Get ready to jingle all the way into a festive wonderland at our Holiday Lights event! We’re bringing back the magic for another year, with plenty of family fun, including merry crafts, story time, cookies & cocoa, and a visit from the jolly ol’ man himself (we might even convince him to roll in on a firetruck)! And don’t be surprised if you spot some sneaky green fur—rumor has it, The Grinch might drop by too!
Mark your calendars and prepare for a whimsical adventure through our historic exhibits, where holiday cheer is sure to sparkle and shine for visitors of all ages. It’s going to be a holly-jolly good time you won’t want to miss!
1150 N A St, Richmond, IN 47374
Admission:
$8 Adults, $6 Seniors, Veterans, First Responders, $5 children 6-17 years,
Kids under 5 FREE! Members FREE!
Mission Statement
The Wayne County Historical Museum educates, promotes, collects, preserves, and interprets the rich heritage of Wayne County, Indiana and illustrates the county’s role in American and World Culture.
Our Museum
The Wayne County Historical Museum offers a distinctive collection that highlights both the history of Wayne County and diverse global cultures. Founded by Julia Meek Gaar, who traveled extensively and brought back artifacts to share with the children of Wayne County, the museum features items ranging from an Egyptian mummy to cultural treasures from Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and beyond. The museum invites visitors to explore a wide range of time periods and places.
As the museum’s first director, Mrs. Gaar carefully curated a collection that not only reflects the rich history of Wayne County but also highlights its connections to the broader world. The museum is housed across eight buildings, creating a unique space to explore Wayne County’s history, from early pioneer life to the Industrial Revolution and into modern times.
This gem of a museum is like a miniature Smithsonian, NY Metropolitan, and Williamsburg all rolled into one.
Bruce Sampsell, former president of Fisher Price Toys
Visit The General Store
Our General Store Gift Shop is open during regular business hours, there is never a charge to come in and shop. Museum Members receive 10% off of their purchase. Come in and see what’s new.
We appreciate our Grantors & Sponsors!
We love our Community Partners!
