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Sharing Jefferson County History for 175 Years

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Discover Jefferson Co. History & Art Center's Cultural Heritage

Our campus includes:

History & Art Museum - Our museum shares Madison and Jefferson county's rich history. The building also houses the popular children's activity room, archives and museum shop as well as our Southern Indiana Folk School. 


1895 Railroad Passenger Station Museum offers history and exhibits of early railroading in Indiana. 


1918 Caboose totally restored to its original appearance down to the original icebox!   


Hours:

10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Saturdays - 10am to 3pm Mid April thru November

Closed Wednesdays
The center is closed during January & February for annual maintenance and exhibit updates. 


Admission:

$10 for adults

Children 16 and younger

$1 off for veterans and active military as well as seniors over 55 

Residents of Jefferson County, Indiana  admission is $5

Jefferson County Historical Society members (and their guests) are admitted free.


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Research by Appointment 

The Research Library and Archives are accessible by appointment only.

Appointments may be made on line,

    Email research@jchshc.org 

    Phone 812-265-2335 


When making a request for an appointment  please include your specific research needs desired information, include names, dates, places, or events you want to research.



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615 West First Street, Madison, IN, USA

812-265-2335 Info@jchshc.org

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Jefferson Co. History & Art Center

615 West First St., Madison, IN, 47250

812-265-2335

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