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ArtsPLENTY OF FUN JUST MINUTES FROM THE HIGHWAY
Terre Haute’s attractions are as diverse as the people who travel through. And they’re all within 10 minutes of I-70! Take a look here to decide whether you want to visit one of our museums or maybe have a little friendly family activity. We’re sure you’ll enjoy what you find.

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500 Museum of Wheels 500 Museum of Wheels
1025 Ohio St.
Terre Haute, IN
(812) 239-0580
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Hours: Friday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or available by appointment) Call for group tours-open to the public Race Cars-Passenger Cars-Memorabillia.
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
1532 S. Third Street
(812) 234-7881
http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org/
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The museum exists to educate children and adults about the effects of hatred and prejudice. Exhibits emphasize the lessons of the Holocaust: families, forgiveness and perserverance. Tues-Sat 1 pm-4 pm. Email: info@candlesholocaustmuseum.org
Children's Science and Technology Museum Children's Science and Technology Museum
523 Wabash Avenue
(812) 235-5548
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A Hands-on interactive science & technology exhibits, the museum provides opportunity to interact with exhibits thereby fostering an appreciation of science and technology in daily life.Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-3 pm; $3.00 children/seniors; $3.75 adults
Clabber Girl Museum and Country Store Clabber Girl Museum and Country Store
9th & Wabash Avenue
Downtown Terre Haute
(812) 232-9446
http://www.clabbergirl.com
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Bakeshop: M-F 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Country Store & Museum: M-F 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Early American Kitchen, 19th Century Street Scene, Antique Indy 500 Race Car, Wheels in Motion *Free Admission* Culinary Courses-Cooking Demonstrations every Saturday in Demonstration Kitchen 11:00 a.m.-11:45 p.m. *Admission $5.00 per person*
Fire-Police Museum Fire-Police Museum
8th & Idaho Streets
(812) 235-9865 or 234-0233
• http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departments/fire-department/fire-police-museum
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See the first motorized fire truck used in Indiana and other exhibits, displays and collections of fire-fighting equipment, including a fire pole and an operational fire alarm system. Also see Terre Haute's first horse-drawn ambulance operated by the Police Department in 1885. Memorabilia from 1910 to 1940s. Open 1-4 pm Sunday, May 1-Sept. 15. Free admission. Special tours available.
Kleptz Antique Auto Museum Kleptz Antique Auto Museum
625 Poplar St.
(812) 232-1591
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50 Cars from 1902 on up.Kleptz Antiques also includes a 1902 clear plastic car, a 1963 Chrysler Turbine, and a 1932 Duesenberg with a jetkins body. Come see more at Kleptz Antique Auto Mall
Native American Museum Native American Museum
5170 E. Poplar Drive-Dobbs Park
(812) 877-6007
http://www.terrehaute.in.gov/departments/parks/city-parks/dobbs/NAM
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Explore the culture of people that first inhabited the United States. Enjoy exhibits, culture, education, heirloom & wildflower gardens. Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Paul Dresser Memorial Birthplace Paul Dresser Memorial Birthplace
First Street & Dresser Drive
(812) 235-9717
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This pre-Civil War home of Paul Dresser was relocated to Fairbanks Park. Dresser, who wrote Indiana's state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash" was the brother of author Theodore Dreiser. Open limited hours during the summer. Groups by appointment. Free admission.
Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
One Sisters of Providence
(812) 535-4531
http://www.provcenter.org
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The welcome center for the Sisters of Providence. Features include dining services, the Sisters of Providence Heritage Museum and gift shop. It is also home of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence.
Sheldon Swope Art Museum Sheldon Swope Art Museum
25 S. Seventh Street
(812) 238-1676
http://www.swope.org
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Renovated in 2003, the museum is located in a historic 1901 Italian Renaissance Revival building, and features works from late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collection highlights include works by American artists Edward Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Andy Warhol, and Robert Motherwell. Closed Sun-Mon & national holidays
Vigo County Historical Museum Vigo County Historical Museum
1411 S. Sixth Street
(812) 235-9717
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Built in 1868 as the home of William H. Sage. Exhibits include Victorian Room settings, a Military Room, Country Store, 1900's Pharmacy, Toy Shop, and School Room. A Coca-Cola Corridor commemorates Terre Haute as the birthplace of the famous contour Coke bottle. Hrs. Tues-Sun 1-4 pm;closed January. Free admission.
Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum
Haley Tower, 1316 Plum Ave.
(812) 238-9958
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A tribute to the men and women who work or worked for the railroads of the Wabash Valley. One of the features is an 1880's vintage Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Depot.

 

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