The Johnson County Museum is housed in a historic former Masonic Temple with huge columns. Inside,…read morethe rooms are spacious and filled with local artifacts and stories about the county. There was a small interesting fossil display with information about the fossils (which was my favorite display). A special exhibit featuring locally handcrafted furniture was near the entrance. The rooms progress with artifacts and stories from Johnson County first settlement through present day. Downstairs, there is a genealogy center, with staff eager to help. The museum relies on volunteers. The staff was super friendly and recommended nearby places to visit and eat. She also provided information that I was looking for about a historical building. She was knowledgeable and 5 star helpful. There is a small gift shop with interesting Indiana books, shirts, etc. (I picked up a couple books.) Memberships to the museum are available. There is no admission fee, but they encourage donations. We found nearby free street parking. Worth a visit if you live in Johnson County or tracing genealogy.

My wife and I visited here on 6 September 2025. It's a lovely museum that covers everything from…read morethe stone age to the nuclear age. The building is historic in its own right and the exhibits are arranged roughly chronologically with staff on hand to answer questions. There is a local history and genealogy collection on the lower level while the upper level can be used for events. It made for a pleasant afternoon outing to better acquaint ourselves with our new home.

We enjoyed our visit to the BC Historical Society. The intern working was very nice and answered…read moreour many questions. The displays were so well done. We enjoyed each room and the upstairs also had an amazing display.

Great Place to learn about our community! I had a simple question and they were very helpful and…read moremade me want to learn more about Bartholomew County! Thanks!!!

Pros: Communication between when we booked the space and…read morewhen we arrived was great. They happened to have changed owners during that time and our original contract was honored with no problems. Nice large space can accommodate about 70 people downstairs with plenty of room to walk around. You gain access to the space beginning at 1pm on friday and ends Saturday evening or Sunday morning depending on if there is another wedding. Space for bartender Beautiful barn Lake up the hill is beautiful to take pictures Secluded, not much road noise Cons: When we arrived, they filled every space in the loft of the barn with tables and chairs, leaving no clear space for a dance floor. They didn't ask about how we wanted the upstairs arranged, only the downstairs. We wanted to put the dance floor in the loft, because that seemed the most logical space for dancing. So, we rearranged the tables upstairs to make a space for a dance floor and we carried the chairs from upstairs to outside during the reception. Most chairs were used to sit around the bonfire, because there were only three small benches to sit on out there. The coordinator from the barn arrived at 10PM and started badgering us to clean the space up right away. They wanted us to put every table and chair back where it was when we arrived (again, they never asked us how we wanted the space to be arranged). We carried most upstairs, but they badgered us about 10 more they found instead of taking 2 trips to help us carry them back upstairs. They also made us move the tables and chairs back into the same positions they were in when we got the space. Some of their heaters didn't work. Our wedding planner had called several times about the heaters being out of gas. They should have left some propane tanks to use as extras, because it was freezing! The countertops in the kitchen were filthy. We used a Lysol wipe on it and it was black with one wipe. Utility area was just cluttered leaving us no room to store anything. Several gnats outside, should maybe consider spraying. The refrigerator wasn't plugged in and therefore wasn't cold when we arrived, so that we could put our food, desserts, drinks, and flowers in the fridge. They have a very small hand sink in the kitchen making it hard to wash up stuff. They don't have potable water, and they don't even have signs that say that the water isn't potable, we had to make, print and bring our own. Some of our guests drank the water before our signs went up. Oops! There are no outlets in the hallway. Some could be added to that food or drink warmers could be plugged in.

I attended a wedding here recently and was very surprised by this place. Sitting in rural Brown…read moreCounty, you wouldn't expect for such a place to exist as you wind your way along Hoover Road looking for the location, but when you least expect it, it appears around the corner. It's not well marked AND the road is very curvy (having a light at the entrance would have been appreciated). The venue itself is an old barn (hence the name) that has been beautifully restored. Although simple, it's tasteful and easily able to fit to anyone's wedding colors. The inside of the barn was decked out in tables for a sit down dinner for around 100 people with a small dance floor on the west end of the barn. It was a little tight walking around with the tables, but everyone managed without any troubles and nothing was spilled that I saw. The wedding ceremony was outside. Wooden benches and a stage under the trees made for a very pretty venue, but since this is about the venue and not the wedding (although fantastic).. it should be pointed out that the bugs were awful here. There was bug spray available that looked like it came from the wedding party, but it didn't do much of anything. Fortunately someone had some of the "good stuff" and it was passed around to everyone and liberally applied. Seriously, make sure if you have an event here that you pack extra strength bug spray.. something I wouldn't have thought of until being here. One other item to point out... the mens restroom. It's a single use bathroom (meaning one at a time). For me, I was pleased with this. For the others standing in line, I heard some grumblings. If you're looking for a rustic venue for a wedding of about 100 people, this is the place I'd pick. Absolutely lovely.

The Grover Museum does a remarkable job of preserving artifacts and stories from Shelby County. My…read morefavorite exhibit includes the mock stores that showcase 100+ year old goods and furniture from the local barbershop, drugstore, butcher shop, telephone operators and more. Visitors can walk through quickly with kids and talk about technology and people of the past. I stopped by the museum to get information about the local courthouse. I was greeted by Sarah Richardt, the new curator of the museum. Sarah told me what I could find in the museum and offered to arrange for me to meet with a local judge to discuss the courthouse. Wow! (The people in Shelby county are the nicest.) A timeline exhibit, archives the names and dates for the building and history of Shelbyville and the county. I was able to find information I needed here. The railroad room has a working toy train and stories about the local railroad. Downstairs, historical information about local industry and technology are described. There is a small gift shop at the front of the museum. The building is old with stairs, but there is a rear entrance near an elevator for wheelchairs and strollers. The museum hosts a summer camp and other activities throughout the year. There are play/learning areas set up throughout the facility Admission is free to the museum and donations accepted. There is free street parking outside. Public restrooms are available. Grover Museum is one of the best small town museums that I have visited.

A GREAT small-town museum! As others mentioned, the "Streets of Old Shelby" exhibit is an…read moreinteresting condensed exhibit of a small town from the late 1800s/early 1900s. They have recently remodeled the lower level sections to focus on a photography studio from many years ago and see the town through their lens (literally). They also created a new interactive exhibit that includes both the natural history of the area and the manufacturing history. Both areas of focus pull in personal stories and connections as you learn and discover. The sister city exhibit that educates about their sister city of Shizuoka, Japan is equally insightful with statistics and an interactive chance to make your own block print. The upstairs features interactive components while educating on the history of Shelbyville's downtown square and how it has changed through time. The museum is FREE and supported by donations so please contribute if you enjoyed your time! An interesting stop off the main road of sites. A 2-3 hour visit would allow you to see most exhibits but one could spend longer.

I'm not sure what this venue is typically used for but I went here for my sister in laws wedding…read morereception. My mother in law said it was great because she was able to set up the reception ahead of time. The venue itself is very industrial. It is also very spacious. My SIL had a guest list of about 250 people and there was still plenty of room to spare for walking around, mingling, dance floor, etc. I liked the vibe of the place. Really cool. There was also a seperate nice big room (possibly used for other events or small gatherings) that the bridal party could leave all their belongings and bags. As well as get lined up and prepared to make our entrance into the large reception room. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. Nothing fancy but good enough. I'd reccomend this venue to someone for a reception or event space.

I attended a wedding at Factory 12 Event Center on yesterday evening. It's a beautiful space. It's…read morein Downtown Columbus Indiana. It's a beautiful and spacious place to have a wedding or any other type of social event. It's handicap accessible with a ramp leading into the building and a elevator as well. Also catering is included when you rent the space you cannot have an outside vendor any beverages or food. It's pretty easy to get there from Indy it took me about 45 minutes.

What? No Shriner French fries? What a letdown! New…read moregrandstands host demolition derby, live entertainment, midget races, and more. 4-H livestock and project judging. All things county fair. This is a 5 day annual event $5 to park

Who doesn't like a good fair with cotton candy and kiddie rides for little ones and teenagers…read morealike. Also 4-H animals, tractor pulls, and other attractions inside the building being judged. During the non-fair times the fairgrounds is used for many other special events, sales, and gatherings too. Lots of nice large and clean buildings for use for many functions. The grounds are kept nice and clean all year.

I drove from Indy one day to bring my toddlers who are 2 and 3 here. They had a blast! For the…read moreprice it can't be beat. I felt like it was reasonable priced, wasn't too crowded. We won't come often since it's over a hour away but def something I'll keep in mind for rainy days.

This children's museum was perfect for my 20 month old! The entire building is full of hands on…read moreplay, learning, and craft activities. The staff were all extremely friendly and engaging with the kids. I loved throughout our time they had "5 minute" programs, perfect for a quick learning opportunity and then back to play. Price was very reasonable, especially compared to other children's museums in the Indy area. I felt the interior was clean with a hand washing station available on the 2nd floor. I like that ticket sales are split between morning and afternoon to help with crowd management. Such a fun way to spend a day!

Nice bed and breakfast within an easy drive to downtown Columbus and well priced as well. Dennis…read moreand Joyce Irwin bought the home in 1996 and spent many years restoring and furnishing with love and attention to detail. (Check out the doorknobs. ) Their years in the Peace Corp plus travels around the world are reflected in an eclectic blend of items scattered generously throughput the house. I gave 4 stars due to the bed and pillows, not the most comfortable for me, especially the pillows. I didn't discover this until bedtime, to late to ask for feather or similar. Breakfast was nice, great scrambled eggs, plenty to eat. This is definitely a worth B&B!

This is a spectacular bed and breakfast. No cheap, but less expensive than some other snootier…read morespots in town. Very friendly and intimate. They serve a lovely breakfast 'en famille". One of the nicest stays I have ever had.