Several new artworks from the permanent collection will be displayed for the very first time in the Robert Cain Gallery. Join us for refreshments at the reception on April 6 from 4-6p.
Have you been following along on social media as we’ve shared stories of five impactful fires that occurred on the courthouse square in Valparaiso? Join Executive Director Kevin Matthew Pazour for a walking tour of the square on April 22 at 10a to see these sites in person.
WHAT TO DO
Robert Cain Gallery Reception
Thursday, April 6, 4-6p
PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Fire History Guided Walking Tour
Saturday, April 22, at 10a
PoCo Muse, 20 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
DONOR EXCLUSIVES
Issue No. 5 of the PoCo Muse Magazine
This issue features extraordinary stories from South County. PoCo Muse Supporters can expect their print version to arrive in mailboxes in the coming weeks!
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
Prehistoric Pop-Up: Closes April 30
Our award-winning Prehistoric Pop-up exhibit from the 2022 Porter County Fair tells the story of the American Mastodon remains found on Myron Benedict’s Porter Township farm in 1949.
Montague/Urschel Gallery
Porter County Art: Rotating
See a rotating selection of artworks by local artists from our permanent collection.
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: April through June 2023
Stay up-to-date with all that’s happening at the PoCo Muse by checking out our most recent newsletter, Muse News.
Entries from John B. DeCrow Diaries
Issue No. 5 of the PoCo Muse Magazine features an article exploring John B. DeCrow’s daily diaries from the PoCo Muse Collection. Tune in on social media for a weekly peek into the life of a Morgan Township farmer.
Looking Back: April 1923
Each day on social media, the PoCo Muse looks back by featuring century-old historical excerpts selected from that day in 1923 in the Evening Messenger and Valparaiso Daily Vidette newspapers.
