Wabash County Museum

06/02/2026

🚂 All aboard for First Friday!

Join us from 5-8pm as we celebrate the completion of our caboose interior renovation with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Following the ceremony, visitors will have a rare opportunity to step inside, tour the historic caboose, and enjoy some cookies.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a piece of Wabash County history up close! While you're here, be sure to stop by Red Barn Elephant Ears and The Sweet Shack, which will be set up outside the Museum during First Friday.

City of Wabash Indiana

05/31/2026

The Museum Explorers Scavenger Hunt is BACK! 🔎🎉

Starting Tuesday, June 2nd, get ready for a summer of discovery, fun, and prizes at the Wabash County Museum! This exciting adventure is the perfect way to keep kids learning and engaged while school is out for summer break.

Best of all, the program is FREE with regular Museum admission! Big thanks to Hills Fencing & Landscaping for sponsoring the adventure, and to Advance America for providing awesome toy prizes! 🧸✨ A second version of the adventure will launch in July so kids can keep the fun and learning going all summer long!

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05/30/2026

Join us this upcoming Thursday, June 4th for the Thursday Parlay! This month, we are delighted to welcome David Nelson. David has been a professional photographer and journalist for more than 30 years. A Grant County native, he is currently an editor with the Indiana Plain Dealer. His “Greetings from the Trail” series of photographs were taken as he hiked the trails in the area. “On each hike, I challenge myself to create one memorable photograph. These trails, lakes, and rivers never disappoint in providing such an opportunity.” David’s work will be featured in the museum’s new exhibit “Waterways of Wabash County.”

This is a free event brought to you by the Wabash County Museum. To RSVP: www.wabashmuseum.org/events-1/the-thursday-parlay-greetings-from-the-trail/form

A huge thank you to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc. for sponsoring and Bob Evans Restaurant for providing coffee and treats!☕🍪

City of Wabash Indiana Downtown Wabash, Inc. Manchester Alive: Main Street Chamber Alliance

05/21/2026

Tune in to our YouTube LIVE at 10 AM as the Talkin’ Sports crew—Rick Harness, Steve McClure, Bill Barrows, and Jim Landrum—welcome special guest, Tim Keffaber, longtime radio and media host in Wabash & Kosciusko.

Join the LIVE now🔴🎙️👉https://www.youtube.com/live/6SLMVhBXTc0?si=vHl5zHGTNWUTLSrg

Enjoy the stories and stay for the laughs!

05/20/2026

Getting ready for Sensory Story Hour in the Caboose! This is a fun sneak peak at our newly renovated 1920s era Caboose!! (Not quite finished but getting there.)

05/13/2026

❗UPDATE: RSVPs are now CLOSED due to this event reaching full capacity!❗ Thank you all for the incredible response and support, we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Join us for a SPECIAL preschool-level Sensory Story Hour on May 20th at 9 AM in the newly renovated caboose! Laura Beutler from the Wabash Carnegie Public Library will share engaging train-themed stories in a fun and welcoming atmosphere for kids and families to enjoy together. Guests will also have the exciting opportunity to be among the first to see the restored caboose interior! 🚂✨📘

Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins. Space is limited so 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣𝘀 are required! This program is now FREE to all guests!

RSVP now at: www.wabashmuseum.org/events-1/sensory-story-hour-8

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor The Arc of Wabash County, Inc. for helping us bring this meaningful programming to local families! 🧡

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05/07/2026

Tune in to our Thursday Parlay at 10 AM on YouTube LIVE as Carrie Steinweg shares her experiences writing the book “Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana”. 🍔🍴✨

Join the LIVE now🔴🎙️👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/cJdhtaa94yg?si=5aZEcbiqfuI_r06w

Thank you to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc. for sponsoring and Bob Evans Restaurant for providing coffee and treats!☕🍪

Join us Thursday, May 7th for the Thursday Parlay! This month, we are delighted to welcome Carrie Steinweg as she shares about her experiences writing the bo...

05/05/2026

Happy National Museum Lover’s Day to all of our Museum fans! 🏛️🙌

Celebrate with us by stopping in today and exploring everything we have to offer, you never know what you might discover.

05/02/2026

Join us this upcoming Thursday, May 7th for the Thursday Parlay! This month, we are delighted to welcome Carrie Steinweg as she shares about her experiences writing the book “Unique Eats and Eateries of Indiana”. Carrie will take our guests on a journey through some of the Hoosier State’s most interesting diners, restaurants, people and stories behind the food. Her book is sold in the gift shop and she will sign guests books once the event is over. Make sure to check our her website for more info: ChicagoFoodieSisters.com

This is a free event brought to you by the Wabash County Museum. To RSVP: www.wabashmuseum.org/events-1/the-thursday-parlay-the-school-song-project-1/form

A huge thank you to Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc. for sponsoring and Bob Evans Restaurant for providing coffee and treats!☕🍪

City of Wabash Indiana Downtown Wabash, Inc. Manchester Alive: Main Street Chamber Alliance Chicago Foodie Sisters

04/30/2026

The Museum is incredibly grateful to have received this award! We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our amazing community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone and to the Community Foundation of Wabash County for this honor! 🌳🤝❤️

City of Wabash Indiana Downtown Wabash, Inc. Manchester Alive: Main Street Chamber Alliance

Today, the Community Foundation is honored to recognize the @ Wabash County Museum as our 2026 Nonprofit of the Year. The Museum's commitment to preserving Wabash County’s history while creating innovative, engaging, and inclusive experiences for our community is truly remarkable.
From its educational programming and internship opportunities to community events, like Night at the Museum, mini golf, and Wabash County Sports Hall of Fame, the museum continues to provide an incredible experience to thousands of visitors each year. The talented board and staff have truly made the Museum not only a place to learn, but a place where people of all ages and abilities feel connected to Wabash County's history.
Thank you Teresa for your leadership, your vision, and your service to Wabash County. Congratulations to you and your team for being named the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year.