Museums
Through out Indiana there are many museums, mainly about the local and state history. Indiana residents take pride in their wide spread history, from before they became a state to present day. One museum which is fun for all ages is Connor Prairie which is located in Fisher Indiana. The town is built in period sections from 1823 to 1859 with attractions to commemorate that particular year. There are old time builds and actors to explain who they portraying. The actors also actually work while talking whether it being chopping wood or working in the general store/inn. The museum’s main entry building is where to buy tickets, have lunch or dinner in their restaurant and buy souvenirs in the gift shop.
Another museum that has Indiana’s history dating all the way to
pre-historic times is the Indiana State Museum located in
Indianapolis. It has 3 floors of state history, including a 92
County Walk. This is an exhibit with original sculptures for each
of Indiana’s 92 counties. It also has an IMAX theater, which is one
of only four theaters in Indiana.
In the town of French Lick, yes it is a real place, there is the
Antique Hair Museum. This museum houses vintage combs, razors,
curling irons, and other hair care items. In Evansville there is
another museum which incorporates Indiana history is the the
Lincoln State Park. This is site is in Honor of the late president
and his mother, whose grave site is in the park. Lincoln and his
family spent about 14 years in Indiana and this park commemorates
that time in his life. For the art lovers, the Fort Wayne Museum of
Art has a beautiful collection of contemporary art. The Richmond
Art Museum founded by John Bundy has a collection of local and
state artists.
And finally in Nappanee Indiana there is Amish Acres, an open air
museum featuring life the Amish way. It has house and farm tours,
hay rides, an inn and restaurant and many other buildings. The
restaurant seats 400 hundred people and it the food is spectacular
and served family style instead of individual portions.