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Johnson County Museum of History — Attraction in Franklin

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Johnson County Museum of History
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The Johnson County Museum of History is a local historical museum located in Franklin, Indiana. The museum is run by the Johnson County Historical Society. The museum officially opened in 1931, under the name "Johnson County Museum." It was organized by the local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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43 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
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66 S Water St, Franklin, IN 46131
Youngs Creek Park
161 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131
Province Park
254 E South St, Franklin, IN 46131
Johnson County Shrine Club
751 W King St, Franklin, IN 46131
Franklin College
101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
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The Willard
99 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
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100 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
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18 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
Court Street Cafe
39 E Court St, Franklin, IN 46131
The Local Grind
25 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
Grill Bar
138 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
1823 Bakehouse
25 E Court St ste a, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
Blue Cactus Tacos & Tequila Bar
188 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
Ann's Restaurant
77 W Monroe St, Franklin, IN 46131
Maye's Grill Express Mexican Food
89 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
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The Historic Artcraft Theatre
57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
Wild Geese Bookshop
40 E Madison St, Franklin, IN 46131
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170 N Jackson St, Franklin, IN 46131
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1 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
Franklin Coin Shop
55 E Court St, Franklin, IN 46131
Franklin Jewelers
98 W Madison St, Franklin, IN 46131
Iron Born Tattoo Studio
197 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc.
120 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131, United States
Frank's Guitars
55 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
Field to Fork
90 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
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Ashley-Drake Historic Inn and Gardens
668 E Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
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Johnson County Museum of History

135 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131
4.7(73)
Open until 4:00 PM
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The Johnson County Museum of History is a local historical museum located in Franklin, Indiana. The museum is run by the Johnson County Historical Society. The museum officially opened in 1931, under the name "Johnson County Museum." It was organized by the local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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attractions: Generation Art & Frame, DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park, Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center, Youngs Creek Park, Province Park, Johnson County Shrine Club, Franklin College, restaurants: The Willard, Main & Madison Market Café, Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room, Court Street Cafe, The Local Grind, Grill Bar, 1823 Bakehouse, Blue Cactus Tacos & Tequila Bar, Ann's Restaurant, Maye's Grill Express Mexican Food, local businesses: The Historic Artcraft Theatre, Wild Geese Bookshop, Bud & Bloom Florist Boutique and Home, Toodleydoo Toys LLC, Franklin Coin Shop, Franklin Jewelers, Iron Born Tattoo Studio, Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc., Frank's Guitars, Field to Fork
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Phone
(317) 346-4500
Website
johnsoncountymuseum.org
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Fri9 AM - 4 PMOpen

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Youngs Creek Park

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Johnson County Museum of History

The Willard

Main & Madison Market Café

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Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Court Street Cafe

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Open until 8:00 PM
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rachel earlesrachel earles
This museum is a gem. The exhibits are interesting for older kids and adults. Those with younger kids may want to wait til there's an event being held, such as the visit with Santa we attended with our toddler. He really enjoyed the decorated trees surrounding the queue to see Santa, but visiting him and Mrs. Claus was the highlight. Will definitely be going back.
Linda HestandLinda Hestand
They have great activities (we made Valentines last week, all free). The museum is free to tour also. It's not very big, but interesting, nostalgic & friendly staff. Worth the visit - my 9-yr-old granddaughter loved it. In the heart of downtown Franklin.
Tracie RichhartTracie Richhart
Really a fun way to walk down memory lane. We went to see Santa and his Grandchildren. Mrs. Claus was busy this year.
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This museum is a gem. The exhibits are interesting for older kids and adults. Those with younger kids may want to wait til there's an event being held, such as the visit with Santa we attended with our toddler. He really enjoyed the decorated trees surrounding the queue to see Santa, but visiting him and Mrs. Claus was the highlight. Will definitely be going back.
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They have great activities (we made Valentines last week, all free). The museum is free to tour also. It's not very big, but interesting, nostalgic & friendly staff. Worth the visit - my 9-yr-old granddaughter loved it. In the heart of downtown Franklin.
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Really a fun way to walk down memory lane. We went to see Santa and his Grandchildren. Mrs. Claus was busy this year.
Tracie Richhart

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5.0
7y

I love this place! The staff are always so helpful and friendly. It is free to go in but they appreciate donations if you have it, but they never will ask you for it. They have a donation box in the lobby. Downstairs they have a genealogy department with computers for you to do free research. It includes more than that though. They have lots of local history books down there. Shelves full!!!! They always have free events for the public! If you haven't been you should go check it out! This is one of my favorite places to visit...

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5.0
7y

The Johnson County Museum of History is free to the public, and was started in 1931 in a room in the southwest corner of the courthouse. In 1991 the museum was moved to it's current location at 135 North Main Street. In the fall, the annual Heritage Day gives children and adults the chance to see historic re-enactors from both Pioneer and Civil War times, as well as historic...

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5.0
7y

This museum is a gem. The exhibits are interesting for older kids and adults. Those with younger kids may want to wait til there's an event being held, such as the visit with Santa we attended with our toddler. He really enjoyed the decorated trees surrounding the queue to see Santa, but visiting him and Mrs. Claus was the highlight. Will definitely...

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