Santa Visits Dubois County Museum

The Dubois County Museum welcomes Santa for a visit on Saturday, December 14, at the Museum on 2704 N. Newton Street (US231) in Jasper.  He will arrive at 9:00 a.m. and be on hand to listen to Christmas Wishes till 11:00 a.m. at the Log House area.  The museum will have fresh baked cinnamon rolls and homemade muffins made by Shirley Schmitt of Celestine and Doris Hulsman of Ireland.  Fruit and breakfast drinks will also be available.  Cost of the visit is $7 per adult and $5 per youngsters 10 and under.  This admission also allows you to visit the museum and take in the Christmas sights. Register to Cheryl Sermersheim by December 10.  Email her at cherylsermersheim@gmail.com.  Money will be collected at the door. Crafts and games will also be available and a fun scavenger hunt will take you around the museum in search of Christmas surprises.  New this year, Carrie Holdsworth will be reading stories at the Log House area at 10:30 a.m. for all visitors. The annual Cookie Walk will also be held this weekend, December 14 and 15th. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm on December 14 and 1:00-3:30 p.m. (or when supplies run out) on December 15. The cookies and candies are made by volunteers of the museum and ladies from Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority of Dubois County.  All proceeds of the sale benefit the museum.

About the Museum

The Dubois County Museum is located at 2704 N. Newton Street (Hwy 231 N) in Jasper. Call (812) 634-7733. 

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00pm.  Closed on Monday. Please allow two hours to view exhibits. 

Admission of $5 per adult, $3 for high school students, and $2 for middle and elementary students is charged.  Visitors four and under are free.  Those holding a current Dubois County Museum Membership are granted free admission. Membership are available.