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Things to do in Bloomington, Indiana (IN): The Best Specialty Museums
Don't let Bloomington's modest size fool you; this Midwestern city offers as much sophistication as it does all-American charm. At Indiana University you will find cutting edge theatrical performances, museums and sports. Check out 4th Street's Restaurant Row for fine international dining. Head downtown for galleries, theaters and fun spots for the kids. Year round festivals will keep you entertained in any season.
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1. Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. Today, the Eskenazi Museum of Art's internationally acclaimed collection, ranging from ancient gold jewelry and African masks to paintings by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso, includes over 45,000 objects representing nearly every art-producing culture throughout history.
Reviewed By luv4phood - Marietta, United States
What a treasure! A lovely on campus museum with an impressive collection and it is free. There are seven galleries with a range of art including work by well known artists like Monet and Pollock.
2. Monroe County History Center and Research Library
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
The mission of the Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS) is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Monroe County’s history, culture, and natural environment by all. Current exhibits: Breaking the Color Barrier: Bloomington's Firsts Bicentennial Arts Contest, sponsored by the City of Bloomington & Monroe County
Reviewed By 8surat - Unionville, United States
A wonderful little museum is downtown Bloomington in historic Old Library. It also has nice performances and lectures in its small theatre space.
3. Wylie House Museum
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Built in 1835, Wylie House was the home of Indiana University's first president, Andrew Wylie, and his family. Today Wylie House is owned and operated by Indiana University as an historic house museum recreating the Wylie home prior to 1860.
4. Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection
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2.5 based on 3 reviews
Museum at Indiana University with over 17,000 items of clothing from the past.
5. Mathers Museum of World Cultures
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
6. Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
