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Office		 232-2727
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Nature Center		 877-1095
Native American
Museum		 877-6007
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Center		 232-0147
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Native American Museum

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The Native American Museum is located in beautiful Dobbs Memorial Park.  It is the only museum of its kind which is operated by a city parks department in the Midwest.  Our permanent displays feature the life ways of the native peoples of the Northeast Woodlands, and we have numerous temporary exhibits as well. 

Native Americans are enthusiastic gardeners, and we have an Heirloom Garden, in which we grow traditional vegetables and other plants.  Many students and others have found our library helpful, and our knowledgeable staff is always happy to help you with your research or genealogy. 

We also have speakers who can address groups, as well as tours and other types of activities for organizations. 

Scout troops find us helpful when they are earning their badges. 

We offer monthly Saturday programs that feature topics of interest to people of all ages.  Please call us for information at 812-877-6007.

The Native American Museum has also been a member of the Wabash Valley Visions and Voices Project since 2004.  Sponsored by Indiana State University, the project's goal is to digitize the collections of local libraries and museums, and is a valuable tool for educators, as well as the general public. 

For more information, please click on the link in the box on the upper left side of this page.
 
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Fun fact for winter:
Did you know that Native Americans introduced ice hockey and lacrosse to the world?  They also played games which were similar to soccer and basketball.  The Native peoples observed only two seasons, winter and summer.  Winter ran from October through April, and was replaced by summer, which began in May and ended in September.

  • In addition to our permanent collection, we have temporary exhibits.  In January, 2010 we will have three new exhibits:

    The Desert Southwest 
    The Science of Archaeology
    Hunters and Gardeners
    The Sacred Dog of the Plains

These will run until July 1, 2010.

 

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