Nov
3
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
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Nov
4
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Nov
5
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Nov
6
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Nov
7
11:00 AM11:00
Public Opening for Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War
Visit and be the first to see Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Nov
12
4:00 PM16:00
V.I.P. Reception for "Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War"
Donors and special guests are invited to attend a special reception to celebrate the opening of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War and The Symbols of the Union: Civil War Envelopes from the Collection of Steven R. Shook on Thursday, November 12, between 4-6pm.
Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided. Brief remarks will be given at 5pm.
Not a donor? Make a gift at mypoco.org and join us for the V.I.P reception.
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00
Living History: War of 1812
Our living history interpreters return with a special display exploring the War of 1812 through period attire, historical artifacts, and engaging conversations.
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Nov
21
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Nov
21
11:00 AM11:00
Guided Tour with David Canright
Learn about Porter County’s role in the Civil War by taking a free guided tour with local historian David Canright.
Nov
26
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
27
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
28
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00
History on Tap: Civil War Veterans
Talk local history over a drink with friends, history professionals, and amateur historians before and after a talk at 6pm by Steve Mockler about his research connected to Porter County’s veterans of the Civil War.
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Dec
5
3:00 PM15:00
Yuletide Open House
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit during the Holly Days celebration in downtown Valparaiso.
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Dec
19
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Dec
19
11:00 AM11:00
Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Hannah Sliekers
Hannah Sliekers (left), along with other PoCo Muse staff, install a gown in the featured exhibit, From a Bailly Point of View. Albert Photographic, 2025.
Catch a glimpse of the inner workings of our small, award-winning museum on a behind-the-scenes tour with our Collections Manager Hannah Sliekers.
Dec
24
11:00 AM11:00
Dec
25
11:00 AM11:00
Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
31
3:00 PM15:00
Old City Cemetery Tour
Spend a little bit of Halloween touring one of the oldest public cemeteries in Porter County.
Oct
31
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
31
11:00 AM11:00
PoCo Stories: October 1926 (A County Looking Ahead)
PoCo Stories is a PoCo Muse podcast that explores the people, places, and moments that have shaped Porter County. Listen to the latest episode on SoundCloud and Spotify.
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Oct
30
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
29
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
28
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00
PoCo Stories: The Murder of John Pelton and the Execution of Francis Staves
PoCo Stories is a PoCo Muse podcast that explores the people, places, and moments that have shaped Porter County. Listen to the latest episode on SoundCloud and Spotify.
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
24
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00
Downtown Valparaiso Trick-or-Treat
Stop by PoCo Muse for candy and information about our upcoming exhibit, Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
23
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
22
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
21
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
20
11:00 AM11:00
Closed for Exhibit Changeover
We are closed to the public for installation of Not for Glory: Porter County and the Civil War.
Oct
17
2:00 PM14:00
Courthouse Square Walking Tour
Take a walk with Kevin Pazour to learn about a few of the buildings along the courthouse square and hear seasonal stories about local legends and lore.
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00
PoCo Stories: The 1976 Porter County Fair
PoCo Stories is a PoCo Muse podcast that explores the people, places, and moments that have shaped Porter County. Listen to the latest episode on SoundCloud and Spotify.
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00
I Won a Blue Ribbon at the County Fair: An Artist Talk with Aimee Tomasek
What can a portrait tell us about life at the county fair? Join photographer Aimee Tomasek at Pines Village Retirement Communities as she shares the stories and experiences behind her portraits of Porter County 4-H members, featured in I Won a Blue Ribbon at the County Fair: 4-H Portraits by Aimee Tomasek inside the Robert Cain Gallery at PoCo Muse.
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00
PoCo Stories: The Porter County Courthouse, Part II
PoCo Stories is a PoCo Muse podcast that explores the people, places, and moments that have shaped Porter County. Listen to the latest episode on SoundCloud and Spotify.
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00
Guided Tour with Aimee Tomasek
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking a free guided tour with Aimee Tomasek.
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Sep
26
11:00 AM11:00
Guided Museum Tour with Quinn Albert
Visitor Experience Manager Quinn Albert, 2026.
Experience our exhibits in a personal way by taking one of Quinn’s free guided tours on the third Saturday of each month.
There’s no need to RSVP, although we do ask that you arrive a few minutes prior to the start time as a courtesy to other attendees.
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Sep
19
10:00 AM10:00
Saturday Hours at Hebron’s Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot
Explore the Stagecoach Inn and Panhandle Depot in downtown Hebron during your Saturday visit between 10am-2pm.
Sep
12
11:00 AM11:00
Local Holiday Closure
We will be closed on Saturday, September 12, in observance of the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.