WELCOME
Where memories aren’t just shared; they’re made.
OUR HISTORY
Grover Center Museum and Historical Society, a 501c-3 Indiana not-for-profit corporation, operates the Louis H. and Lena Firn Grover Museum in Shelbyville, Ind.
Keeping with its mission, the center is open to the public free of charge but donations are encouraged.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
“The Streets of Old Shelby” – A unique experience unlike any other! Guests walk through the streets of a life-sized village set during the early 1900s and take in artifacts that are displayed in each of the storefronts.
“Building Shelby County: From Lithic to Today” – Displayed in the Jones Gallery, this exhibit features an interactive cabin feature and leads visitors through Shelby County’s development in agriculture and industry.
EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS
3 Simple Ways You Can Be Our Hero
- VOLUNTEER: Volunteers help make our events amazing.
- SPREAD THE WORD: Share our efforts on social media.
- DONATE: Donations make it possible to keep going.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Members Dinner
Thursday, November 20th
Friendsgiving style dinner catered by Just Peachy, leading into our annual meeting. More info and tickets on our event page!
Festival of Trees Open House
Thursday, November 6th, 5:30 – 7 PM
Kick off the 2025 season of the Festival of Trees!
Coffee with Collections
Wednesday, November 12th, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Get a behind the scenes look at our military collection in honor of Veteran’s Day. Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts!
Holiday Train Day
Saturday, December 13th
All aboard for holiday fun! Visit the basement to see the magical model trains, enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, and sip delicious hot cocoa!
Interested in museum benefits?
Become a member today for:
Discounted and free events
Helping our cause
Early access to new exhibits
Exclusive gift shop discounts
The Grover Center attracts visitors from all across the country. Check out our new interactive map showcasing the origins of our visitors to Grover Center!
Do you spot your city on the map?