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Swope Art Museum

4.5 (11 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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I admit that despite a life that has lead me across the globe, I am from Terre Haute and I have a soft spot for the Swope Art Museum. Let's start with the free admission. Funded by private money (I myself being proud of being a donor for most of my adult life), this is a rarity in the art world. Go see their installations and permanent collection, because this is something the staff, volunteers, board and donors work very hard to provide (free of charge) for the greater community. In a normal situation, in most cities, to view this caliber of work comes with an admission of fee. Secondly, let me highlight the quality of the permanent collection in this museum. Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, John Rogers Cox (regional artist and really spectacular work...."White Cloud" from 1943 is not to be missed !) and George Schrieber ("From Arkansas" from 1939....I have looked at it a hundred times and could spend an entire day in front of it). Art is not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the outskirts of daily life, but the center of it. Art should contribute to the well being and happiness of everyone. On this concept alone....GO VISIT THE SWOPE! I am proud to be a member and donor. I am proud to say that my very first job ever was at the Swope back in 1988. I am proud this museum is still open to the public showing great work, not only in their permanent collection, but in their varied installations. I don't live in Terre Haute, but on the occasions I am here, I will never miss an opportunity to visit the local gem of the Swope. Go visit the Swope!

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Grant Wood, Edward Hopper, Robert Indiana, Andy Warhol, Robert Motherwell, and also special exhibits and poetry readings!

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Vigo County Historical Society & Museum

Vigo County Historical Society & Museum

4.0(2 reviews)
0.2 mi

A totally cool museum, chock full of artifacts and photographs representing the history of Vigo…read moreCounty. (although it seems like the focus is mainly on the county seat, Terre Haute.) I dropped off some photos of my Grandmother and Great Aunt for a future exhibit of entertainers and famous people from Terre Haute. The museum is currently closed as they are preparing to move to a larger space in downtown Terre Haute. However, we were able to take a tour of the museum and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the items that have not yet been packed up for the move. A couple highlights for me were artifacts and a lovely painting of Gerstmeyer Tech High School, a Terre Haute school which is no longer in existence. My parents met at Gerstmeyer in 1943 as high school students, so that was special for me to see. I also really LOVED seeing the one and only Stiffy Green, legendary bulldog who used to reside in his master's mausoleum in Highland Park Cemetery. The museum staff who we met, Susan and Tanis, were both wonderful and enthusiastic about the museum and Vigo County. I am looking forward to them moving to their new space (which will also be ADA compliant, the current lovely old mansion is not). This is a must visit if you are passing through "The Crossroads of America" .

This is a very cool representation of life in Terre Haute throughout the ages with photographs,…read moreclothing, and lots of descriptions of experiences. I especially love the details that make Terre Haute so unique. Did you know that the original Coca-Cola bottle was designed to look like a coca seed, and created right in Terre Haute? The story and some of the original bottles are in the historical society! As is the fully reconstructed pharmacy, complete with bottles and potions! Everything is very well organized and the people who work there are really friendly. It's in a three-story house (though they're about to move to a historic furniture store near Clabber Girl Bake Shop).

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Vigo County Historical Society & Museum
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Eugene V. Debs Museum - Debs election pins.

Eugene V. Debs Museum

4.6(7 reviews)
0.4 mi

Great house museum! Chronicles the life of Debs along with artifacts, paraphernalia, period…read morefurniture and great programming and interpretation.

Michael K in a former Yelp review did such a great review, I feel like I cannot add much that he…read morehas not said. He clearly covered the extensive history of what this museum is all about. I grew up in Terre Haute and this is my first time visiting (Vigo County school system in probably not real quick put such a progressive figure like Debs into their regular field trip rotation, thus why I never visited as a kid myself). Upon spending some time on the campus of ISU last week, I made it a point to wander over to 8th street and pop in. I was warmly welcomed by Allison Duerk, the Museum Director and a new intern who were at the front door. Very clearly stating at the beginning that this museum, tour and talk that this house/museum is open to all regardless of political views, backgrounds or opinions. Eugene Debs is part of the historical fabric of Terre Haute and the socialist movement and is simply honored by having his Terre Haute home preserved as a museum for all to visit. A sincere treat to have Allison as my personal tour guide on the day of my visit, for she is an extensive wealth of information and understanding about the Debs history and the family. Really very interesting and paced well as we wandered the home. She was excellent! Not a historical museum in a big city, but I provide the Eugene V Debs Museum a 5 star Yelp review because Allison and her open and welcoming manner coupled with her extensive history and understanding of socialism and the Debs family is remarkable and makes for such an interesting tour. Short the prior occupants of the home, the house itself is an interesting piece of architectural history and neat to see on its own. In the summer of 2019 as I visited, the museum is open from Tues-Sat, noon-5pm. There are not set times for tours, but they will start a tour as guests walk in. I asked a lot of questions and was engaged, so I was probably there for an hour and a half. You could take longer or less time depending on your interest level and time I suppose. You could probably wander the house on your own, but the information someone like Allison or one of the docents or tour guides would provide would easily tie everything together into a better understanding of who Eugene Debs was. There is not an entrance fee to visit, but they do point out their donation box and suggest a donation if you can. Without donations, this historical building would most likely not remain. An interesting little gem on the campus of ISU. Go visit!

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Debs library and table made by an inmate.

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Deb's final papers.

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Krannert Art Museum

Krannert Art Museum

4.6(14 reviews)
62.0 mi

We've lived here for just over a year, but my husband and I had never visited the KAM…read more We stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon. It was a nice, quiet visit. Museum was well staffed with security. Superbly clean. It took us a little over an hour to walk through the various rooms. Several of the rooms were empty, awaiting new exhibits. I'd probably come back again when the academic year is in full swing. My favorite part of this visit was the Blue and White Ceramics exhibit they have on display. There are many great pieces of art to see, though. Ellnora Krannert was extremely generous and numerous pieces in the museum are thanks to her. I wouldn't recommend this museum to children under 13-14, unless the kids/tweens/teens are really into art, art history, etc. I just think the little ones would be bored. You can visit KAM's online calendar to see if they ever offer children's programming. (Head to the Spurlock Museum if you're on campus with little ones instead.) Highly recommend KAM to anyone else. We're very fortunate to have an art museum of this caliber in our community. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to explore these locations on campus. Checkout my other Champaign-Urbana museum reviews, too!

Great museum on a terrific college campus. I know it doesn't get the attention the sports…read morefacilities do but it should. Check it out next time you are in C-U. It is a great way to recharge your batteries and let the power of art soothe your soul.

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Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts - In Art Museum at Newfields

Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts

4.5(462 reviews)
69.4 mi

We drove 2.5 hours for Newfield's Winterlights and it did not disappoint! Parking was easy and…read moreclose to the entrance. When we first arrived right at opening, it was really crowded and people were packed in so we went to Lilly House for a drink and by the time we got back out, people had spread out more. I really enjoyed the variety of light installations and there were plenty of great photo op areas. The shop had some very nice choices and was not packed like I expected. There was one person in front of us at the checkout but two employees, one doing the check out and the other wrapping up items and bagging them, made it a quick and efficient process. We enjoyed our trip so much that we're now looking into what other events are available throughout the year.

My husband and I had a great time at Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts. Newfields is a…read morecombination of the Lily House and gardens as well and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This is in one facility and is all included for one admission price. We started in the gardens. There is a large area to walk and enjoy nature. Make sure that you visit the Lily House and the surrounding grounds. The Indianapolis Museum of Art takes up the second and third floors of the building. There is lots to see here. Each area could take an entire day to properly experience. There is also a gift shop and cafe to check out. I highly recommend Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts!

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Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art

Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art

4.9(9 reviews)
71.0 mi

My husband and I went to the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art on a day when the mansion was…read moreclosed. It was the only time that we could fit it into our schedule. Why bother visiting if the mansion is closed, you ask. There is a cute sculpture garden behind the mansion that is open even when the mansion is closed. There are close to 30 sculptures. It is really fun to take a walk through the garden and see the statues. It will give you something to talk about and plenty of photo opportunities. If the outside is this fun, I can't wait to see the inside!

Visited today for their Holiday decorations. I have driven by the mansion hundreds of times but…read morenever stopped in before. There is limited parking next to the house but plenty of street parking. We walked up to the front door and you have to ring the doorbell to get let in. We were greeted by one of the many volunteers on site. Frequently, there is a short presentation before your self-guided tour. We missed the presentation so the volunteer gave us the highlights. Mr. And Mrs. Haan, who donated the house to their museum foundation, were walking the house also!! We made our way through the mansion which is wonderfully decorated for the holidays. Upstairs, there are multiple train sets. One has buildings from England and the U.S while the other one features Lafayette buildings that have been made available around town for purchase. It took us about one hour to take in the whole house and read about the antiques and view the Indiana art. (P.S.- there is a public restroom available for use if needed on the first floor). We enjoyed this visit and look forward to coming back in the Spring to enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden.

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Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art
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