Monroe County History Center

The Monroe County Historical Museum is located in the History Center in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, one block east of the Square at the corner of 6th and Washington Streets.

The Museum's permanent and current exhibits remind us of our proud cultural and natural heritage and showcase items from our collection of over 50,000 artifacts -- documents, clothing, tools, furniture, toys, maps and photographs.

We offer a variety of educational programs for school and other youth groups.

Address: Monroe County History Center 202 East Sixth Street Bloomington, IN 47408	Contact: Office/Museum/Store (812) 332-2517 Genealogy Library (812) 355-5588 Fax (812) 355-5593 www.monroehistory.org
Hours: Museum Genealogy Library & Store: Tues-Sat 10-4	Parking: Free street parking is strictly limited to 2 hours. A metered lot directly east (on the side opposite the Washington St. main entrance) of the History Center can be used.
Admission to the Museum is free to members (and a number of guests depending on membership level). Adults' admission is $2 and for children 5 - 18 admission is $1; 4 & under free. Donations are also very welcome. Volunteers are always needed and welcome. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 812.332.2617, education@monroehistory.org, for more information. Obtain a volunteer application form on-line.

If you are from out of town and have special requirements on your visiting times that do not match the genealogy library hours, we suggest you call the library 812-355-5588, or the museum office 812-332-2517 during normal open hours, or email either the Museum Office or the Library Director and try to make special arrangements if possible. Sometimes it is possible to accommodate special needs.