Historic New Harmony: Explore and Learn-Information for Teachers

current exhibits

Atheneum/Visitors Center - Exhibits on important people and activities in New Harmony's history, as well as a model of the town in 1824. These exhibits are available during regular Atheneum/Visitors Center hours.

Golden Troupe Exhibit - Located in Thrall's Opera House the Golden Troupe's home theatre. The exhibit highlights some of the costumes, accessories and props used by the traveling theatre company.

Maximilian-Bodemer Exhibit - A unique collection of original aquatints and etchings documenting an important expendition to the Western United States. This expedition has connections to the New Harmony scientific community, due to his long stay in town.

Soloman Wolf House - This original Harmonist structure houses a narrated computerized, electronically-controlled model of the town of New Harmony and the surrounding countryside as it appeared in 1824.

The above exhibits may be viewed by taking one of Historic New Harmony's daily tours at 10:00 or 2:00 p.m. All tours begin at the Atheneum/Visitors center.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art - Established in 1975, the gallery is a not-for-profit exhibition space, dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art and artists of the Midwest. For Gallery hours and current exhibition information visit http://www.usi.edu/nhgallery/index2.asp