About the PoCo Muse

Founded in 1916 by the Porter County Historical Society (now the PoCo Muse Foundation), the PoCo Muse is the oldest institution devoted to the history and culture of Porter County.

Artifacts were displayed in the lower level of the Valparaiso Public Library from 1916 until 1937, on the top floor of the Porter County Courthouse from 1938 until 1973, and inside the 1871 Porter County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence from 1975 until 2020. The PoCo Muse opened in its new home at 20 Indiana Avenue in downtown Valparaiso on May 19, 2022.

Our exhibits and programs highlight Porter County’s rich history, and have much to tell visitors about our county’s past, present, and future. We hope that when you visit, you leave with a better understanding of the unique character of Porter County, along with its diversity, vibrancy, and beauty.