Musings • March 2024

Our 25-minute video documentary called "At the Intersection of Art & History" presents highlights from our permanent art collection and spotlights a few common themes found in the artworks.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌

At the Intersection of Art & History

“The video is so well done! Informative, interesting and about regional artists of note.”
“Excellently narrated and thoroughly enjoyable for both the dunes artists and history lover. Best half hour of the day.”

Our recently-released short documentary is getting great reviews! The 25-minute video slideshow called "At the Intersection of Art & History" presents highlights from our permanent art collection and spotlights a few common themes found in the artworks. If you missed the chance to see its screening in the Robert Cain Gallery, you can now watch our new documentary on demand from the comfort of home.

Watch the Video Slideshow

WHAT TO DO

Valparaiso Fire History Activity

Ongoing

PoCo Muse

A self-guided fire history tour around the courthouse square

History Happy Hour

Wednesday, March 6, 5-7p

Washington Street Tap Room

11 Washington Street, Valparaiso

Curated Tour w/Quinn Albert

Saturday, March 30, 10a

PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Ave

Complimentary Guided Museum Tour

Saturdays at 2p

PoCo Muse

No RSVP Required

Family Activity Sundays

Sundays from 11a-4p

PoCo Muse

New Activities Each Week!

WHAT TO SEE

The Path That Ventures Within: Inspirations Found Along Indiana Dunes Trails

Closes May 12, 2024

The imaginative color photographs of Herb Barghusen (1933-2015) depict the landscape of the Indiana dunes and are paired with short poems by the poet Robert Longoni (1936-2022) who shared a similar fascination with the area.

Montague/Urschel Gallery

Connections: Permanent Collection

Take a closer look. Gathered throughout the PoCo Muse are pairs of objects that speak to each other in surprising ways. The objects may appear different at first glance, but after closer consideration, they may reveal important relationships.

Eunice Slagle Gallery

The Great Conflagration: Academy of Music Block Fire

Through May 12

In February 1926, Valparaiso’s Academy of Music Block at the southwest corner of Lincolnway and Washington Street was destroyed by fire. This small exhibit documents that fateful fire and its aftermath through original photographs.

Robert Cain Gallery

Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor

The Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor was displayed on the courthouse square from 1943 until 1973 in commemoration of the Valparaiso citizens who contributed to the war effort during World War II. It was installed in the PoCo Muse in December 2022.

MORE TO EXPLORE

Muse News: January through March 2024

Stay up-to-date with all that’s happening at the PoCo Muse by checking out our most recent newsletter, Muse News.

PoCo Muse Magazine: Issue No. 6

In case you missed seeing Ever Yours before it closed, this edition of the PoCo Muse Magazine dives even deeper into our Golden Age postcards featured in the exhibit. The digital version PoCo Muse Magazine is free to read for everyone.

Looking Back: March 1924

Each day on social media, the PoCo Muse looks back by featuring century-old historical excerpts selected from the Evening Messenger and Valparaiso Daily Vidette newspapers.

"Untitled," 1993, Harriet Rex Smith, (1921-2017), watercolor on paper, The Brockington Collection; Academy of Music Block Fire, 1926; Aftermath of the Academy of Music Block fire showing the building’s South Washington Street façade, 1926. From the Chuck Worden Collection, 2014.7.16; PoCo Muse Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert poses in Connections exhibit, 2024; a festive St. Patrick’s Day PoCo Mouse, created by Ashley Vernon in 2024; “Boat Club Road,” 2008, Herb Barghusen (1933-2015); Girl Scout Sash, circa 1945, gift of Wendi K. Schatz White, 2020.12.4; Academy of Music Block Fire, 1926; Installation view of Lowenstine WWII Roll of Honor, 2023.