New Harmony was the site of two early American utopian communities, the first a German religious group known as the Harmonists, the second led by social reformer Robert Owen. Historic New Harmony preserves and interprets several structures important ot the Harmonist decade, the Owen period, and the Victorian Era. Tours begin at the internationally acclaimed Atheneum, designed by architect Richard Meier, and continue through log cabins and furnished homes of the Harmonist, Owen, and Victorian eras. Special exhibits include the Maximilian-Bodmer Collection, a set of original prints of life among the Mandan Indians in the 1830s and various displays of natural history, education, and early crafts in New Harmony.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| X | Film(s) |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| X | Auditorium/Meeting Room |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | March 15 - December 30 |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week |
| Site Hours: | 10a.m.-5p.m. (Atheneum opens at 9:30a.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $5 - $10 |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $4 per student |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 120 |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Yes |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| X | Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | ||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Special program on pioneer/communal life that allows students to see a variety of daily life activit |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Heritage week - 3rd week in April |
| Site location: | Atheneum Visitors Center |
| Organization administering the site: | Historic New Harmony |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 579 New Harmony, IN 47631 |
| Phone: | (812) 682-4488 |
| Fax: | (812) 682-4313 |
| Email: | harmony@usi.edu |
| Web site: | http://www.newharmony.org |
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