Friday Afternoon at the Museum

Old Independence Regional Museum will host an open house event on Friday, May 16th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the museum.  “Friday Afternoon at the Museum is an event scheduled periodically as an opportunity for people to network with other museum friends, and to introduce others to the museum’s offerings,” according to Museum Board Vice-President Jan Smith.

During this Friday Afternoon at the Museum event there will be a brief talk about how things have changed over the last 50 years for college bound students.  Dr. Ben Hipp, a retired oral surgeon and Batesville native, will relate his experiences as a student preparing for college.  Deborah Frazier, chancellor of UACCB, will then speak about what present day students experience as they get ready for college. 

Lenora Mobley, President of the OIRM board of Trustees; will also be speaking briefly about the upcoming programs and exhibits at the museum.   Visitors are invited to drop by and listen to the speakers.   Following the program light refreshments will be served and guests may visit and view the museum exhibits. There is no charge for admission to Friday Afternoon at the Museum, although donations are welcome!

Old Independence Regional Museum serves a 12-county area. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 1:30 – 4 p.m. on Sundays.  Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors, and $1.00 for children. The museum is located at 380 South Ninth, between Boswell and Vine in Batesville.

For further information, please call 870-793-2121.