Since 2003, the Putnam County Museum has been bridging generations, connecting communities, and helping to preserve Putnam County’s past. Whether you are a lifelong resident of the area or a visitor to our community, you are cordially invited to visit us and learn more about Putnam County.

The mission of the Putnam County Museum is to collect, preserve, and interpret the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the county.

Putnam County Museum is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and contributions are tax deductible. As a private non-profit, we do not receive any form of governmental support. Dues and donations are the main source of the museum's operating funds. 

History

In the late 1990s, the Putnam County Historical Society sought a permanent home for the collection, preservation and protection of artifacts and stories relating to Putnam County and its people. Public meetings were held in concert with Main Street Greencastle, the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and interested community members.

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For over twenty years, Putnam County Museum has been located at a dedicated location, 1105 North Jackson Street in Greencastle, Indiana. The museum strives to preserve the rich heritage of Putnam County through exhibitions, programs, collection care, and the publication of The Arch, a quarterly publication mailed out to museum members.

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