Celebrate National Library Week and learn the latest news from the Porter County Public Library System Director Jesse Butz!

Stop by for a dynamic program and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot or iced coffee and a delicious baked good from Fluid Coffeebar.

This series, which is free and open to the public, takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30a inside the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo Muse, accessible through the door on the south façade of 20 Indiana Avenue in downtown Valparaiso.

Let the PoCo Muse help preserve a piece of your own history! Visitors are invited to bring up to five historical or family photographs during our We Are Porter County Workshop series on the first Thursday of every month from 5/7p.

Come explore the Porter County Museum and browse historical newspapers and photographs normally not on display while Poco Muse staff digitize your images. Participants will leave with their original photographs, high-resolution digital copies, and a better understanding of how to preserve the past.

The PoCo Muse asks that participants who wish to scan photographs have either 1.) a physical hard drive, such as a thumb or flash drive, or 2.) access to a Google Drive, so staff can upload digital files.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

The We Are Porter County Workshop Series provides additional public viewing hours while connecting the expertise of PoCo Muse staff with the citizens of Porter County. This series, which is free and open to the public, takes place on the first Thursday of every month (except July) between 5/7p inside the PoCo Muse.

John Knauff will present on his book, “The Green and White – 100+ Years of Valpo Viking Basketball,” during the inaugural program of the new Muse in the Morning series inside the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo Muse.

Knauff has spent a lifetime following the varsity basketball program as a coach, announcer, and fan. Stop by for a terrific program and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and baked good from Fluid Coffee Bar.

This series, which is free and open to the public, takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30a inside the Montague/Urschel Gallery of the PoCo Muse, accessible through the door on the south façade of 20 Indiana Avenue in downtown Valparaiso.

Let the PoCo Muse help preserve a piece of your own history! Visitors are invited to bring up to five historical or family photographs during our We Are Porter County Workshop series on the first Thursday of every month from 5/7p.

Come explore the Porter County Museum and browse historical newspapers and photographs normally not on display while Poco Muse staff digitize your images. Participants will leave with their original photographs, high-resolution digital copies, and a better understanding of how to preserve the past.

The PoCo Muse asks that participants who wish to scan photographs have either 1.) a physical hard drive, such as a thumb or flash drive, or 2.) access to a Google Drive, so staff can upload digital files.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

The We Are Porter County Workshop Series provides additional public viewing hours while connecting the expertise of PoCo Muse staff with the citizens of Porter County. This series, which is free and open to the public, takes place on the first Thursday of every month (except July) between 5/7p inside the PoCo Muse.

History After 5p Series

Enjoy a drink in the Montague/Urschel Gallery and reminisce about McGill Manufacturing. Participate in the discussion or simply listen to great stories.

One drink included with ticket. Free for former McGill employees.

Presidents’ Day Weekend Exclusive

Members, donors, and VIP guests are invited to attend this Sunday-afternoon open house at the PoCo Muse. A variety of special presidential artifacts will be on display for this event.

Get out of the house and visit the PoCo Muse on Friday, February 15, between 5/8p for special evening hours. See "Do Your Part! A County Responds to the First World War" and six other exhibits on display.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Hands-on History

Stop by the PoCo Muse to test your scavenger hunt skills! How quickly can you complete the challenge? Stop by the front desk for your PoCo Muse Passport.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Let the PoCo Muse help preserve a piece of your own history! Visitors are invited to bring up to five historical or family photographs during our We Are Porter County Workshop series on the first Thursday of every month from 5/7p.

Come explore the Porter County Museum and browse historical newspapers and photographs normally not on display while Poco Muse staff digitize your images. Participants will leave with their original photographs, high-resolution digital copies, and a better understanding of how to preserve the past.

The PoCo Muse asks that participants who wish to scan photographs have either 1.) a physical hard drive, such as a thumb or flash drive, or 2.) access to a Google Drive, so staff can upload digital files.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Signature Series Event

Ever wonder what happens on the second floor of the former jail? Sign up for this special tour to see the normally off-limits area of the PoCo Muse and learn how artifacts are processed from start to finish.

RSVP required.

Stop by the PoCo Muse to warm up on Friday, January 18, between 5/8p for special evening hours. See "Do Your Part! A County Responds to the First World War" and the six other exhibits on display.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Presentation + Pop-up Gallery

Jan Tudor of Tudor Flooring will present a pop-up exhibit of historical flooring she has collected through the years. RSVP for a seat in the Montague/Urschel Gallery.