Last updated: 9/20/2011
Johnson County Museum of History
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
The museum and genealogy library are open M-F 9am to 4pm and Saturdays 10-3. Closed on all Johnson County holidays.
The Johnson County Museum of History is housed in a former Masonic temple, built in 1924. The building itself is an artifact and boasts many of its original architectural features, including an impressive 2nd floor auditorium. The museum collection, begun in 1931, includes an 1830s pioneer cabin and maintains over 20,000 artifacts (pre-historic to present), archival documents and photographs relating to Johnson County and the surrounding area. Our genealogy and county history library offers a wealth of research books, archival materials and original documents dating from the county's inception, for historical and family research relating to Johnson County and surrounding regions.
The Johnson County Museum of History houses over 10,000 objects relating to the region's past and present and more than 10,000 photographs and documents. Many of the museum's unique artifacts are used throughout exhibits and help to enhance programs. The collection also includes an 1830s cabin, located next to the museum. In addition, an array of antique farm machinery is housed at Sawmill Barn in Johnson County Park.
Our genealogy and county history library is the caretaker of many Johnson County records, as well as maps, family histories, land abstracts, scrapbooks and much more. Research your Johnson County ancestry, discover the secrets of your historic home or simply read up on your county history. A librarian and experienced staff of volunteers is available to assist you.
Tours:
The museum staff is happy to organize a tour for school groups,organizations, retirement centers, etc. Please call ahead to schedule the specific requirements of your visit.
Programs:
Johnson County Museum hosts numerous special programs throughout the year. Programs vary from dinners, musical performances, lectures, youth activities and much more. Please visit our website or call for information about upcoming programs.
Johnson County Historical Society Board of Directors and Johnson County Government
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
Quarterly newsletter, Nostalgia News. Comprehensive list of cemetery guides in Johnson County.
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