A warm welcome awaits every visitor. Each exhibit entices your nearer to its treasure. Browse a selection of souvenirs before or after the exhibits. Book your group visit online.
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Discovery Center Exhibits
The Archivist's Office
History Comes Alive
Portraits
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Artifacts
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Interactive Surprises
Using rare primary documents, talking portraits and unique artifacts, this gallery provides a fascinating, exciting look into how our story began.
Exploring Natural History
Discover Nature's Rhythm
Tree Canopy
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Specimens & Flora
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Animal Life
This dynamic and immersive gallery explores the diverse ecosystems that make Harrison County a great place to live, work, and visit. Interact with birds and animals native to our area in this brightly colored, hands-on gallery.
Exploring Our Caves
Underground Wonders
Cave Systems
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Exploration
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Cave Dwellers
Harrison County has over 600 known caves and the incredible Binkley Cave System. To salute this unique feature, you can handle cave exploration gear, search for cave dwellers, and more. When you are ready to move on, crawl through a cave entry to the next gallery!
Early County History
Complex & Conflicted
Native Americans
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Vigilantes!
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Founders
Corydon is Indiana’s hometown! The fascinating stories of the rich historical events and people who helped to form early Indiana are showcased in this gallery.
The Civil War
Conflict Creeps Northward
Alice Dean
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Morgan's Raid
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Battle of Corydon
The American Civil War left few corners of America unscathed. There were only two recognized battles fought north of the Mason-Dixon Line; one of those battles was the Battle of Corydon. In this 360-degree multimedia presentation, you will find yourself in the middle of the action as the battle occurs around you.
Off-street parking is 2 blocks from the Discovery Center.
Off-street parking: 109 Poplar Street, Corydon, IN 47112
Off-street Parking: Parking is available around the Square in downtown Corydon. Additional off-street parking available at the public lot at 109 Poplar Street., Corydon, IN 47112
We can accommodate a total of 15 people (children and adults) every 10 minutes, or about 100 per hour. Larger groups can be arranged with advance notice.