• 201 East Main Street Suite 204 Washington, IN 47501

  • 812-254-1500

    • Daviess County Visitors Bureau
    Daviess County Historical Society Museum
    5.0 (35 Reviews)

    Daviess County Historical Society Museum

    The Home of Your History

    212 E Main St, PO BOX 2341
    Washington, IN 47501
    812-257-0301
    www.daviesscountyhistory.com

    Wed
    10:00am–3:00pm
    Thu
    10:00am–3:00pm
    Fri
    10:00am–3:00pm
    Sat
    10:00am–3:00pm

    The Daviess County Museum is the home of local history in our community. Located in the historic Mason's Lodge on Washington's Main Street, the museum houses high-quality educational exhibits and an extensive research library for genealogists. Admission is free. Contact us for information on group tours and school field trips. 

    History

    Founded in 1966

    The Daviess County Historical Society was founded in 1966 in conjunction with Daviess County's Sesquicentennial celebration. The museum was moved to the former Jefferson School in 1979 and then to its current location in the former Masonic Lodge in 2005. 

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    "This museum was a lot more than I was expecting. They have a ..."

    2 months ago

    "I'm so glad we made this trip. The people there really know ..."

    3 months ago

    "Mary Ann Crist left a 5 star review!"

    11 months ago

    "Wonderful slice of area history and local artists."

    almost 2 years ago

    "Christene Reed left a 5 star review!"

    almost 2 years ago

    "A lot of information, great exhibits..."

    about 2 years ago

    "Fantastic museum !! Admission is free, friendly and informat..."

    about 3 years ago