Arts Illiana
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23 N Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm |
A dynamic art gallery and center for information about the arts in the Wabash Valley can be found at this address. The center provides information about the arts and cultural offerings in Terre Haute and the surrounding area and includes an art gallery with compelling exhibitions featuring work by local artists and much more.
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Art Spaces
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669 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, IN
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Discover the heart of Terre Haute through public sculptures found within the newly designated 41|40 Arts and Cultural District, in many city parks and on local university campuses. Each unique work of art is carefully placed by Art Spaces to add meaning and liveliness to the city landscape, and all are available for people of all ages to enjoy free of charge. Consider a walk throughout the newly designated 41|40 Arts and Cultural District, where you will find more than a dozen outdoor sculptures, or take in the entire collection by bike or car. Art Spaces brings together people, business and art to build a vibrant city.
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CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
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1532 S. Third St., Terre Haute, IN
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
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CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center shines a light on the story of the Holocaust and Eva Kor to illuminate the world with hope, healing, respect and responsibility. The museum features the “Choices” exhibit, which describes Eva’s life before the war, the rise of Nazism, her survival of Auschwitz and the horrible experiments done on her by Dr. Josef Mengele.
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Eugene V. Debs Museum
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451 N. Eighth St., Terre Haute, IN
Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm
And By Appointment |
Renowned labor leader, 5-time presidential candidate, and humanitarian Eugene V. Debs was born in Terre Haute. His Midwestern-Victorian architecture home, built in 1890, is a National Historic Landmark. The museum was founded in 1965. Admission is free; suggested donation is $5. Closed holidays.
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Fire & Police Museum
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8th St. & Idaho St., Terre Haute, IN
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See the first motorized fire truck used in Indiana and other exhibits, displays and collections of fire-fighting equipment. Also see Terre Haute’s first horse-drawn ambulance operated by the police department in 1885. Police memorabilia, including record books of daily entries from 1910 to the 1940s, also are located at the museum. At this time the museum is closed for renovations. Please contact the Terre Haute Fire Department Headquarters for hours. Free admission.
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Indiana Association Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Museum
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5353 E. Margaret Dr., Terre Haute, IN
Inside the Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
(Closed from 12-1 for lunch) (All Year) |
This museum is filled with a vast variety of track & field and cross country artifacts and memorabilia from across Indiana. The Hall of Fame’s facility not only houses memorabilia, but also celebrates athlete, coach and contributor accomplishments from the past 120 years. The museum educates the visitor with both interactive self-guided tours, but also with professionally-guided tours by appointment. The museum’s motto is to preserve, educate and celebrate the past and retell the Indiana history of the sports. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. throughout the year and on Saturday from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. during the months of June and July. Special appointment times may be arranged to tour the modern facility of historical displays and exhibits.
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Native American Museum at Dobbs Park
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5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm |
Explore the culture of people who originally inhabited the United States. Experience Native American culture through exhibits, educational materials and programs. Look back in time at the heirloom and wildflower gardens. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed on Sunday and all major holidays.
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Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Open Daily 7am-8pm
Saturday 10am-4pm |
The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is the final resting place of Saint Mother Theodore (Saint Theodora), the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Walk through rooms representing Mother Theodore’s journey from France to the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. See original artifacts, including Saint Mother Theodore’s writing desk, chaplet, prayer book, shoes and more. Tucked behind her amazing life journey is a small chapel room. Here you will find Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place. All are welcome. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
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Swope Art Museum
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25 S. 7th St., Terre Haute, IN
Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Friday 12pm-8pm |
The Swope Art Museum is a place where you can discover the best of American art. Located in the heart of Downtown Terre Haute in the Arts & Culture District, the Museum offers a schedule of changing exhibitions, talks, tours, art classes, and more. Open Tuesday through Sunday 12-5 with extended hours on Fridays until 8. Group tours by appointment. Admission is free and validated parking is available in the Sky Garden Parking Garage.
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Terre Haute Children's Museum
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727 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm |
The Terre Haute Children's Museum is three stories of fun, laughter and exploration located in the heart of Terre Haute. Since its early beginnings, the museum has more than doubled in size and has educated more than 230,000 children and adults from 22 counties in Indiana and Illinois. The museum has received funding from the National Science Foundation and participates in a national consortium of 14 science and technology museums. The museum is also part of the ASTC Passport program, giving its members access to more than 280 other museums across the nation.
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Veterans Memorial Museum
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1129 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN
Saturday 12pm-4pm
Or By Appointment |
This museum is filled with military memorabilia from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, with the purpose of preserving our military heritage and honoring our veterans in such a way that their sacrifices are never forgotten. Many items have been donated by residents from the surrounding areas, but the majority have been collected by museum founder Brian Mundell. Open Saturdays noon – 4 p.m. or by appointment.
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Vigo County Historical Society Museum
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929 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN
Museum will open at new location on Wabash Avenue late Summer 2019.
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Situated in a historic building in the Downtown Arts & Culture District, the Museum highlights the cultural heritage of Terre Haute and Vigo County. The Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle, Business & Industry, Transportation, Origins, Haunted Legends, Schools & Sports, and Historic Hauteans are a few of the ever-changing exhibits throughout the Museum. Check our website for events and programming. Enjoy sandwiches and ice cream in the 1950s Soda Shop and visit our store, The Muse Gifts & Gallery. Admission: $7/adult, $6/senior (60+), $4/children (5-18 yrs), children 4 & under free. Guided group tours $10/person, reservations required.
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Wabash Valley Railroad Museum
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1316 Plum St., Terre Haute, IN
May to October
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm |
Owned and operated by the Haley Tower Historical & Technical Society. The museum features two interlocking towers, two cabooses, a Pullman WWII troop sleeper, GE 45 ton switcher locomotive and a train viewing platform next to the busy CSX main line. Admission is $3.00 ages 5 and up. Special arrangements for groups available.
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