Thank you all for record breaking business during the 2021 State Fair! We are now closed except f Open for tours by appointment.
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Tour of museum and ice cream soda are included in your visit. The tour of Hook's Drug Store Museum includes many of the memorabilia from the old Hook's Drug Stores, a convenience store, and soda bar. Hours during the 2021 Indiana State Fair are: Wed thru Sun WTHSun. 9am-9pm. Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Thank you to everyone who patiently waited a few minutes for their Soda Fountain treat at Hook’s this weekend! Such great weather, and BIG crowds! So many people tell us a stop at Hook’s for one of our classic ice cream sodas or other treats is is a “must-do” every year! So great to hear from so many of our incredibly loyal customers.
6 more days to go, it’s going to be a fantastic year!
Free Blood Pressure check day at Hook’s!!
Welcome to Purdue School College of Pharmacy students and volunteers today, Friday August 9th. They will be here from 9-5pm today, practicing their blood pressure skills, it’s a great opportunity to have a free check!
And!!! They have special thank you fun gifts to share for participating visitors.
Let’s keep these guys busy!!
Hope to see you today at the Fair, at Hook’s Drugstore Museum.
Scattered Bean Coffee Company is sponsoring our coffee ice cream float this year!!
They fresh roast only small batches, and sell everything conveniently online though their website.
As a special Fair promotion, receive 20% off a two pound bag, but only through August 31st! Use the promo code “ INFAIR24”
We appreciate our high quality local businesses that provide support , give them a try!
Scattered Bean Coffee
Two of our biggest sellers this year, t-shirts and candy!!
Hook’s Museum has a brand new website!!
Lots of great info and pictures!
Take it out for a drive, sign up to our mailing list if you like, lots of things to explore!
https://hooksmuseum.org/
We are fortunate to have wonderful volunteers each year who give their time just greeting visitors and sharing interesting information about what drugstores were like in the 1890’s (the general time period we represent). Here, Buck and Olivia, both pharmacists, are showing one our younger guests how to roll pills, just like they did back in the day!
Very happy to promote the sponsor of our Coffee ice cream float for 2024, Scattered Bean Coffee!! Fresh Roasted options in their online store, give them a try!!
Great article in the Carmel Current News this week highlighting the Museum:
Check it out!!
https://youarecurrent.com/2024/08/01/good-medicine-carmel-pharmacists-help-guide-historical-drug-store-at-indiana-state-fair/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CBN-
When guests walk into the Hook’s Historical Drugstore Museum near the 38th Street entrance of the Indiana State Fairgrounds, they step back in time in more ways than one. The museum, designed to replicate a late 19th-century drugstore, opened in 1966 as part of an effort to celebrate Indiana's ses...
Our Managers Ammar and Amanda rocked at State Fair Media day yesterday! Great chance show off our 2024 “Taste of the Fair” entry for 2024, Chocolate Caramel Coffee Float, “The Triple C”!! to members of the media.
We start with fresh brewed iced coffee, then mix in chocolate and caramel syrup, followed by a generous scoop of ice cream, add whipped cream, drizzle caramel on the whipped cream, and top with a cherry!
Lots of rave reviews from everyone who tried it!
It’s going to be a great State Fair!!
The Hook’s Drugstore Museum has a brand new website !
Lots of great information about the Museum and more!!
Check it out!!
Step into the Museum and be immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of a fully furnished 1890’s era Indiana Drugstore. Faithfully re-created from an outstanding collection of authentic pharmacy antiques, including some of the most beautiful pre-Civil War cabinets anywhere in the US.
After weeks of intense prep, the Fair is nearly here. Getting the Hook’s Museum and Soda Fountain ready for the Fair each year is a huge lift, but always great to see everyone coming in to see the displays, interact with our docents,,and of course buy lots of ice cream and candy!
We participated again this year in the Fair’s special promotion “Taste of the Fair” with a signature product “Vanilla Dream Coffee with Ice Cream”
Based on the runaway success last year of our Mocha Coffee and Ice Cream, turning to Vanilla this year was a natural!
We were represented at the “Taste of the Fair” media event today by our two excellent Managers, Amanda, and Ammar!
Everyone who tried the samples we provided said it was delicious!
We open tomorrow for the first day at 9:00am. The heat will be terrible, but, our air conditioning is really cool!
Reminder that we are taking applications later today for soda fountain work during the State Fair!
Come on out today, Monday, June 19th, 5-7pm!
We encourage all applicants, together with parents / guardians (if the applicant is under 18 ) to visit the Museum, see the facility, receive further info, ask questions, and complete applications if desired.
The total time required for individual applicants is normally around 30 minutes. Applicants are welcome to arrive any time between 5pm and 7pm.
If you are coming out:
Enter the Fairgrounds at the main 38th St Gate. Hook’s Museum is the second building on the left.
If gates to come straight in directly are closed, follow the drive as directed around the fence perimeter through the ticket booth. As soon as practicable, turn to the right, and circle back to the Museum.
Tell the gate ticket attendant if they are on duty you are coming about work for the Hook’s Museum. They SHOULD allow you to pass without paying the $10 parking fee. If the gate attendant still demands an parking fee be paid, go ahead and pay, we will reimburse your receipt at the Museum.
For any questions, feel free to contact me at 317-506-8501
Bob Hunt
Still thinking about opportunities at the Hook’s Museum Soda Fountain during the State Fair?
Come on out tomorrow (Saturday, the 19th, 9-11am) or Monday, June 19th, 5-7pm!
We encourage all applicants, together with parents / guardians (if the applicant is under 18 ) to visit the Museum, see the facility, receive further info, ask questions, and complete applications if desired.
The times again are:
Saturday, June 17th, 9-11am
Or
Monday, June 19th, 5-7pm
The total time required for individual applicants is normally around 30 minutes. Applicants are welcome to arrive either day, within the times above.
If you are coming out:
Enter the Fairgrounds at the main 38th St Gate. Hook’s Museum is the second building on the left.
If gates to come straight in directly are closed, follow the drive as directed around the fence perimeter through the ticket booth. As soon as practicable, turn to the right, and circle back to the Museum.
Tell the gate ticket attendant if they are on duty you are coming about work for the Hook’s Museum. They SHOULD allow you to pass without paying the $10 parking fee. If the gate attendant still demands an parking fee be paid, go ahead and pay, we will reimburse your receipt at the Museum.
For any questions, feel free to contact me at 317-506-8501
Bob Hunt
Our Soda Fountain is lonely!!
We need people to staff the Soda Fountain during the Fair!
The Hook’s Soda Fountain is legendary at the State Fair, for our famous Ice Cream Sodas and other ice cream treats!
The Soda Fountain is nothing though without great people to staff it.
Last year we had a wonderful group of multi-year employees who did an outstanding job, and recorded record sales! Unfortunately, almost all of those individuals have either graduated from school, or moved to other full-time obligations this year.
We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a high energy, fun and fast paced customer service opportunity that also pays well! No experience needed, we can train.
We accept employees as young as 14, within the restrictions specified by State Regulations (mostly hours limited to weekends during school weeks). All employees must have reliable transportation to and from the Fair to complete their shifts.
$100 sign-on Bonus! All employees who complete their assigned shifts, with no unexcused absences or early termination are eligible. A minimum number of hours or shifts will be required for the bonus.
For more information, email: [email protected], or call 317-506-8501
Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested!
Have fun and make money too!
Hook’s Needs YOU!
$100 sign-on bonus!!!!!!
The State Fair is quickly approaching, first day is July 28th! (Fair ends August 20th)
We have quite a few paid positions available during the Fair. It’s a great way to earn extra money in a short period of time.
Available Positions include:
Shift Managers
Soda Fountain workers
Candy and Gift Store cashiers
Daytime and evening hours are available, and we can be flexible with scheduled days. Parking and admission passes are provided for work days. In addition, our facility is air conditioned, and has private restrooms for staff.
You must have reliable transportation to and from the Fair for your work days.
Workers who complete all their assigned shifts as agreed and have no unexcused absences or early termination will be eligible for the bonus added to their final check!
Please feel free to share this information with individuals who might be interested.
For more information please email:
Bob Hunt, at
[email protected]
Or call: 317-506-8501
New Candy Jars recently donated to our collection to share with visitors this year!
Sincere thanks to Dan Russell for his recent generous donation of 4 candy jars (circa 1900) and a large display medicine bottle! All of these are really beautiful examples and add to the ambiance of our old-time candy area.
These candy jars clearly recall the days of “penny candy”, when a lot of the sweets sold in drug stores and general stores were not pre-wrapped and packaged, but sold one piece at a time from bulk quantities offered attractively in large glass display bottles.
3 of these are generic not associated with any particular brand or type, and one is embossed “Kis-Me” , for the Kis-Me gum produced In Louisville, KY. Kis-Me gum was one of the brands offered by the Adams Gum Company.
Open House today 2-4pm for anyone interested in working at our Soda Fountain, Gift store area, or being a day manager during our State Fair openings (July 28-Aug 20).
Come out and check us out!
Competitive wages, fun environment, and we are air conditioned!
Minimum age for Soda Fountain or gift store, 15
Open House today, Saturday, April 22nd, 9-11am, to share about working during the State Fair this year. Positions in Soda Fountain, Gift Store area, and Day Managers. Minimum age for Soda Fountain and Gift Store is 15. Competitive wages, Soda Fountain workers also eligible for tips!
An Indiana tradition since 1966. Come out to say hello and check us out!
Enter the main 38th St gate, we are the second building on the left.
Hook’s Drugstore Museum is a 501c3 Public Charity.
Thank you for your support!
High School group visits the Museum.
Earlier this April we hosted a High School class for a tour, and program. The students were very engaged in the discussion, asked good questions, and had relevant insights about the material shared that were surprising! These guys are smart.
A very enjoyable time! Great to share history with a young group in a way they can directly connect issues we face today with similar challenges people in the past faced.
Reminder of our open houses this Saturday, April 22nd 9-11 am, and this Sunday, April 23rd, 2-4pm, for anyone interested in opportunities during the 2023 State Fair. Feel free to stop by, check us out, ask questions. We’d love to have you join our team! Minimum age is 15.
The Fair this year is July 28 to August 20th!
Hook’s Sodas and candy offerings are extremely popular at the Fair. Many attendees look forward to visiting Hook’s specifically each year.
Reminder of our Open House this weekend, Saturday 9-11am, and Sunday 2-4pm to share information about opportunities to work at Hook’s during the State Fair! April 22nd and 23rd.
We need help at the soda fountain, our gift store, as well as some managers. Minimum age for soda fountain or gift store is 15.
Competitive pay, and fun!
For questions, feel free to email : [email protected]
Fun facts about our Soda Fountain services:
Hook’s Museum at the State Fairgrounds first opened in 1966, Soda Fountain services were first opened in 1971.
We make our ice cream sodas in the true old fashioned way! Hand mixing syrups with carbonated waters and ice cream.
Last year, in 2022, we served up just over 600 gallons of ice cream, in just 18 days, one dip at a time!!
Please feel free to share this post or information with others who might be interested!
Open House to share part time employment opportunities at Hook’s Museum during the upcoming State Fair, July 28-Aug 20th!
We are open Saturday, April 22nd, 9-11am, and Sunday, April 23rd, 2-4pm. Enter the Main 38th St Fairgrounds Gate, Hook’s is second building on the left.
Soda Fountain, Gift Store, and Manager positions available. Minimum age 15, competitive wages.
For more information, email “[email protected]”, or call 317-506-8501
This December 17th, 2022, has been proclaimed by Mayor Joe Hogsett as “Hook’s Drugstore Day” in Indianapolis, in honor of the 142nd Birthday of John Hook!
As part of the recognition and celebration of recently placing a Historical Marker at the site of The first Hook’s Store at 1101 S. East St, the Mayor has issued this proclamation.
Many thanks to David Steele (now a Hook’s Drugstore Museum Board Member) who worked in partnership with the Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Association for well over a year to complete all of the research, work, and applications required to secure the Marker for the site. In tandem with work on the Marker, David also made application for this special Mayoral Proclamation that has just been published.
The Marker dedication ceremony and celebration earlier this year drew over 100 attendees! Because of David’s research, and documentation on the Marker, people are reminded that Hook’s was not only an amazing story of business success, but also a community leader in social reform. The Marker, and this Mayor’s Proclamation highlight Hook’s efforts in desegregating lunch counters beginning in 1947, hiring minorities into management, and providing pharmacists with drug abuse prevention training.
This Proclamation also highlights the Hook’s Drugstore Museum, and its continued operation at the Fairgrounds as a long lasting benefit of Hook’s contributions to the Community.
Hook’s Drug Store Indiana Historical Marker Dedication
When: Friday, October 21 at 5:30 pm
Where: 1101 S. East Street, Indianapolis 46225
Details:
Park in Immanuel United Church of Christ Parking Lot (402 Prospect Street – NW corner of Prospect + East Street)
We will congregate in the church parking lot, and have remarks at 5:30 pm.
Indiana Historical Bureau – Casey Pfeiffer, Historical Marker Program Director
Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood – President James Bulow
David Steele, marker sponsor and historian
Attendees will walk across the street at 5:45 pm for the unveiling of the new Indiana Historical Marker
Note: the physical marker area is very small and right on East Street (noise/busy) so this is whey we are having the brief remarks in the church parking lot across the street.
Attendees are invited to socialize after the unveiling at 1718 House Bar
1718 S. East Street (1/2 mile just south of the marker site
Food + drinks are out-of-pocket – credit cards accepted
https://www.1718hb.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
You are invited to a Special Hook's Museum Open House Tuesday October 18th, 6:30 to 7:30PM to learn about volunteer opportunities in 2023! Doors open at 6:15PM
The iconic Hook's Museum has been open since 1966, and welcomed well over three million visitors.
The Museum is open to the public for the 18 day annual Indiana
Fair, as well as 2-3 other large events on the Fairgrounds.
Activities at the Museum go on year round, including care and maintenance of the collections, social media, website updates, planning and preparations for our openings, and much more.
Medical or Pharmacy experience is NOT required for our volunteer team!
From the time doors open at 6:15PM, until 7PM, there will be time to tour the Museum, see artifacts up close, and talk informally with our team, .
There will be a brief presentation at 7:00PM, followed by questions and answers starting at 7:15PM, with dismissal at 7:30.
Directions:
Enter the Fairgrounds at the Main Gate on 38th St, proceed straight through the gate, the Museum is about 500 ft inside the gate, on the left side. Parking is available on the street in front of the Museum, or in the rear if desired. Please enter the Museum through the front doors.
There are no other events scheduled on the Fairgrounds, and the Gates to drive straight in should be open. if however those gates are closed, please proceed down the driveway immediately left, that goes down the side of the Expo Hall, then past the ticket booths. At the first opportunity, turn right, and you will be able to circle back to the Museum across the parking lot, approaching from the rear.
If questions or issues on Tuesday, please feel free to contact me at 317-506-8501
Best regards!
Bob Hunt
Hook's Museum Board of Directors
Super excited to remind everyone that Hook's Drug Store Museum and Soda Fountain will be open this weekend, Oct 7-9, from 11am-4:30pm. Admission to the museum is free, however the State Fair does charge a $10/vehicle parking cost during events.
We are opening for the 2022 CanAm Flyball Dog Tournament happening in the West Pavilion this weekend. Some free parking is available a short distance away outside the fairgrounds.
Hook's Drug Store Museum and Soda Fountain will be open Oct. 7-9, 2022, for the NAFA CanAm Flyball Classic. Our open hours for those dates are 11am - 4:30pm.
Stop by to see us at Hook's, and catch some Flyball dog races directly across from our building (West Pavilion), at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. http://www.nafacanam.com/location.html
Parking on the fairgrounds is $10/vehicle. Admission to Hooks is free.
*Iced Mocha Coffee Float pictured, available for purchase at our soda fountain along with many other ice cream and soda treats.
*Hook's has no plans to open again for the remainder of 2022. Stop by for an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda while you can.
1202 East 38th Street, Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, IN
46205
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Over 3 million people have visited since we first opened in 1966! One of the longest running and top drugstore museums worldwide. Come out during the Fair to see our marvelous collection and enjoy wonderful old time soda fountain and candy treats!
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