museum . At this time the museum is closed for renovations . Please contact the Terre Haute Fire Department Haedquarters for hours . Free admission .
Indiana Association Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Museum 5353 E Margaret Drive inside the Terre Haute Convention and Visitor Bureau ( 812 ) 234-5555 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
Griffin Bike Park Open all year long
Walking the trails at Dobbs Park
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 . Special appointment times may be arranged to tour the modern facility of historical displays and exhibits .
Native American Museum Dobbs Park , 5170 E Poplar Street 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 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 .
Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute 1129 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 208-1396 www . veteransmuseumofterrehaute . com 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 . Vigo County Historical Museum 929 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 235-9717 www . vchsmuseum . org 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 . Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a . m . to 5 p . m ., Sunday Noon - 5 p . m . Closed Mondays . Admission : $ 7 / adult , $ 6 / senior ( 60 +), $ 4 / children ( 5-18 yrs ), children 4 & under free . Guided group tours $ 10 / person , reservations required .
Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum 1316 Plum Street Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 238-9958 www . wvrrm . org 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 . Open Saturday and Sunday 12-4PM May to October Admission is $ 3.00 ages 5 and up . Special arrangements for groups available
Other Attractions
Allen Memorial Planetarium 3737 S Seventh Street Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 462-4272 The Allen Memorial Planetarium is located on the grounds of Terre Haute South High School . The planetarium is an educational facility which provides programs for students and community groups in Vigo County and the surrounding area . School and community groups may schedule times for programs during school hours .
Clark-Landsbaum Deming Park Holly Arboretum Fruitridge Avenue & Ohio Boulevard Terre Haute , IN ( 812 ) 235-2723 Come view the spectacular beauty of nature at the Clark -Landsbaum Deming Park Holly Arboretum , recognized by the Holly society of America as an “ Official Holly Arboretum .” There are only 21 arboretums worldwide with this distinction . There are only 18 in the United States and three foreign countries that meet the strict criteria for this special designation .
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