Native American Museum

The Native American Museum is located in beautiful Dobbs Memorial Park.  It is the only museum of its kind to be 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. 

Our speakers can address groups, and we offer tours and other types of activities for organizations, such as schools and Scout troops. 

Group Program Information  

We have monthly Saturday programs that feature crafts and topics of interest to people of all ages.  

Saturday Program Information
 

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. 

More information: Wabash Valley Visions & Voices
 

Did you know:

The man who was named the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century was Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox tribe?

The man who recorded the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant, which ended the Civil War, was General Ely S. Parker, a member of the Seneca tribe?