The Yellow Trail Museum & Visitors Center

The Yellow Trail Museum & Visitors Center Northeastern Bartholomew County has a unique and surprising history. Come learn the surprising stori

Admission: FREE
Opening in April: Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday: 12 noon - 4:00 pm


The Yellow Trail Museum is a collection of items, largely donated by members - present and past - of the Hope community. These items each have a special story and give us a glimpse of the evolution throughout the years of the area we know and love. From tools to clothes,d

octor's utensils, and the storefront signs, the Yellow Trail Museum has an abundance of items on display to illustrate and recount the community's history. Come on in and jump into the history of the beautiful small town that is Hope, Indiana!

It's the monthly board meeting for the Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Area Visitors Center. With Teresa Thompson Turner, Abby...
05/27/2026

It's the monthly board meeting for the Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Area Visitors Center. With Teresa Thompson Turner, Abby Shaffer Calender , John Ziegler, Shawn McNeely, Kathie Clouse, Bruce Neal , Gary Dodd, Jennie Swope , Erin Anderson , Darlene Allen , and Susan Thayer Fye. Great group!!

It's time to start planning for Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker! Registration forms will be available starting next week...
05/23/2026

It's time to start planning for Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker! Registration forms will be available starting next week at Willow Leaves, the Yellow Trail Museum, the Hope branch library and on the square the day of the event.

Gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country! Join us for the annual Old Fashioned Independence Day on J...
05/23/2026

Gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country! Join us for the annual Old Fashioned Independence Day on June 26, 2026!

Yesterday was the annual 3rd grade field trip day to the Hope town square. Students, teachers, and chaperones learned ...
05/16/2026

Yesterday was the annual 3rd grade field trip day to the Hope town square. Students, teachers, and chaperones learned about town government, Hope history, and activities offered by our surprising little town. It was an overcast day but cool. A great time was had by all concluded with ice cream floats!

05/12/2026

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Go to the food line and speak with the cashier to check in and start your shift. Thank you!

05/12/2026
Come visit your local museum! Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 5 pm and Saturdays Noon - 4 pm.
04/30/2026

Come visit your local museum! Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm - 5 pm and Saturdays Noon - 4 pm.

03/03/2026

Bartholomew County: A-Z is an exploration of our collection, from A for our famous architecture to Z for the Zur Oeveste family letters describing life as a new pioneer to the county. Wander through the alphabet and see treasures from the past. Learn a new fact. Relive an old memory. Marvel at curious objects. See technology change. Enjoy your time here. This one is for you, Bartholomew County!

New exhibit opening March 3rd, 2026
Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum
524 3rd Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201
10am - 4pm
Tuesday - Friday

Address

644 Main Street(Corner Of Jackson St And State Road 9)
Hope, IN
47246

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 12am - 4pm

Telephone

(812) 546-8020

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