3 Best Landmarks in Fort Wayne, IN

“Fort Wayne Museum of Art has received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and was established from art classes that had been running for nine years. The current museum facility was designed by architect Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and spanned 50,000 square feet, comprising three distinct areas: Education/Administration, Exhibition/Collection, and the Auditorium, linked by an enclosed atrium in the Museum's center. In May 2008, the Museum expanded by adding 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. The Museum and library are dedicated to American artists and offer craft workshops, gallery talks, a gift shop, and more. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art receives approximately 100,000 visitors annually.”

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“The History Center serves as the museum and repository for its collections. The History Center now maintains a collection of over 32,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents that document the history of Fort Wayne and Allen County. Initially, the society had minimal assets and stored a few historical artifacts preserved by the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Center's goal is to conserve, collect, and share documents, artifacts, and images that represent the people, places, and events that shape the history of Fort Wayne and Allen County, serving present and future generations. The Historical Society is dedicated to being at the forefront of presenting Fort Wayne and Allen County's history, customs, traditions, and heritage to the community using creative and innovative techniques and technology.”

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“Science Central features interactive displays and live science demonstrations, including the City Power & Light plant, the first publicly-run electric utility. The facility spans 70,000 square feet, with 50,000 square feet devoted to exhibit space. Additionally, Science Central offers unique shows such as Science On a Sphere, which provides a view of the High Rail Bike, Earth from space, and a suspended bike ride three stories above ground level. There is also an area designed for early learners called Kids Central. Science Central keeps things fresh with new exhibits opening almost every month and a temporary traveling exhibition gallery updated three times a year, ensuring there is always something new and exciting to see. Their hours expand during school breaks in the spring, summer, and winter.”

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