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LARRY BIRD MUSEUM 800 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 812-231-3300 larrybirdmuseum. com
Explore rare memorabilia, jerseys, interactive exhibits and interviews of coaches, teammates and rivals from Larry Bird’ s career. There’ s something for everyone to enjoy, from the die-hard fan to the casual admirer.
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NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM Dobbs Park, 5170 E. Poplar St. Terre Haute, IN 812-877-6007
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
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and wildflower gardens. Open 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday to Friday, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday, closed on Sunday, and all major holidays.
SAINT MARY-OF-THE- WOODS HISTORIC DISTRICT 1 Sisters of Providence Road Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 812-535-3131 smwhistoricdistrict. org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District consists of a total of 66 buildings, sites, structures and objects. They include buildings such as Guerin Hall, Le Fer Hall, Hulman Hall and the Rooney Library, all owned by Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College, as well as impressive religious buildings
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owned by the Sisters of Providence such as the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Sisters of Providence Motherhouse / Providence Hall and the St. Anne Shell Chapel. On 131 wooded acres, the SMW Historic District encompasses structures and landscapes designed by four generations of the Bohlen architectural dynasty began in 1853 by Diedrich Bohlen. Carved limestone, leaded glass, cast plaster, marble and metal embellishments add a rich texture to the landmark buildings, illustrating the character and craftsmanship that poured into over a century of design.
SWOPE ART MUSEUM 25 S. Seventh St. 812-238-1676
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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 from noon to 5p. m. Group tours by appointment. Admission is free.
VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF TERRE HAUTE 1129 Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN 812-208-1396 veteransmuseumof terrehaute. com
This museum is filled with military memorabilia from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War,
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