Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society

Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society Louis H. & Lena Firn Grover Center: Museum and Historical Society Operated by the Shelby County Historical Society, the Grover Center is a 22,000 sq. ft.

museum dedicated to preserving Shelby County, Indiana's history. Established in 1981, it features 3 rotating exhibits and 2 permanent ones, including operating model trains and the popular "Streets of Old Shelby" exhibit. Admission has always been FREE, making it enjoyable for all ages. The museum also includes a gift shop with unique merchandise, offering an educational and fun experience for visitors.

📚☀️ Friday Storytimes are back this summer!Join us every Friday morning from June 5th–July 31st for a fun story and craf...
05/28/2026

📚☀️ Friday Storytimes are back this summer!

Join us every Friday morning from June 5th–July 31st for a fun story and craft inspired by famous people from Shelby County!

🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
🚪 Doors open at 9:45 AM

⚠️ Please note: There will be no Storytime on Friday, July 3rd due to closure. That week’s Storytime will be held on Thursday, July 2nd instead.

We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

🎉 Juneteenth Celebration at Sunset Park 🎉Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community!📅 Saturday, June 20th, ...
05/27/2026

🎉 Juneteenth Celebration at Sunset Park 🎉

Join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community!

📅 Saturday, June 20th, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Sunset Park – Shelbyville, IN
🎟 FREE & open to the public

Enjoy:
🍧 Snow cones by Snowie
🚚 Local food trucks
🎶 Live music
🎨 Family fun & community activities

Special thanks to our community partners and sponsors for making this celebration possible! ❤️

Please note that we will be closed this Saturday, May 23rd for Memorial Day weekend.
05/22/2026

Please note that we will be closed this Saturday, May 23rd for Memorial Day weekend.

We’ve got shiny new floors in the train room! 🚂Great work Kuhns Shelbyville Paint, Flooring & More!
05/20/2026

We’ve got shiny new floors in the train room! 🚂

Great work Kuhns Shelbyville Paint, Flooring & More!

Thanks for visiting us!
05/13/2026

Thanks for visiting us!

Just a quick reminder that Root Beer Float Days are held on the first Saturday of each month, we are unfortunately not s...
05/09/2026

Just a quick reminder that Root Beer Float Days are held on the first Saturday of each month, we are unfortunately not serving floats today.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for our upcoming Root Beer Float Days:

- June 6th
- July 11th (moved due to our July 3–4 closure)
- August 1st
- September 5th

We can’t wait to see you at the museum for a sweet treat and some summer fun!

Did you know you can get your very own one of a kind “I ❤️ The Helbing” shirt in the Grover Gift Shop?T-shirts are $20, ...
05/06/2026

Did you know you can get your very own one of a kind “I ❤️ The Helbing” shirt in the Grover Gift Shop?

T-shirts are $20, thoughtfully designed by Kris Meltzer.

You can also spot a replica of The Helbing featured in the new mural inside the Train Room. Stop by and check it out for yourself!

Will you be joining us tomorrow for a delicious root beer float in the Emporium?🍦12-3 PM, donations are ALWAYS appreciat...
05/01/2026

Will you be joining us tomorrow for a delicious root beer float in the Emporium?🍦

12-3 PM, donations are ALWAYS appreciated!

Thanks for visiting us!
05/01/2026

Thanks for visiting us!

Our 2nd Root Beer Float Day of 2026 is just around the corner! Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, from 12–3 PM in The Empor...
04/30/2026

Our 2nd Root Beer Float Day of 2026 is just around the corner!

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, from 12–3 PM in The Emporium for a refreshing root beer float and some sweet fun with the community.

Root beer floats are free, and donations are always appreciated. We’d love to see you there! 🍦

Address

52 W Broadway Street
Shelbyville, IN
46176

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(317) 392-4634

Website

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