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Wayne County Historical Museum, Richmond, IN

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Wayne County Historical Museum

A Richmond, Indiana museum covering local county history alongside artifacts gathered from many parts of the world.

1150 North A Street, Richmond, Indiana 47374 · Richmond, IN

About Wayne County Historical Museum

The museum tells the story of Wayne County, Indiana, from early pioneer days through the industrial era and into modern times. Its collection also includes objects from Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and other regions, including an Egyptian mummy. The museum's founder, Julia Meek Gaar, collected many of these items during her travels and shared them with local children. Exhibits are spread across eight separate buildings. The museum also runs a gift shop, where entry is never charged, and offers facility rentals and donation opportunities.

  • #local history
  • #world cultures
  • #pioneer life
  • #industrial history
  • #egyptian mummy

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