3 Best Landmarks in Fort Wayne, IN

“The Fort Wayne Museum of Art has permanent collections and national traveling exhibitions. The museum aims to collect, preserve, and present American and related art to engage and educate broad and diverse audiences throughout the region to add value to their lives. The Museum of Art School was established from art classes that had been offered for nine years. The current museum facility was designed by architect Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and spans 50,000 square feet, comprising three distinct areas: Exhibition/Collection, Education/Administration, 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 Fort Wayne Museum of Art receives approximately 100,000 visitors annually. The museum and library are dedicated to American artists and offer gallery talks, craft workshops, a gift shop, and more.”

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“The History Center aims to serve present and future generations by collecting, preserving, and sharing artifacts, documents, and images that describe the people, places, and events that define Fort Wayne and Allen County history. 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 Historical Society now maintains a collection of over 32,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents that document the history of Fort Wayne and Allen County. The Historical Society is dedicated to being at the forefront of presenting Fort Wayne and Allen County's history, traditions, customs, and heritage to the community using creative and innovative techniques and technology.”

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“Science Central spans 70,000 square feet, with 50,000 square feet devoted to exhibit space. The museum features interactive displays and live science demonstrations, including the City Power & Light plant, the first publicly run electric utility. Here, you can explore over 200 fun, hands-on exhibits and live science demonstrations. They have two theatres, a demonstration theatre and Science On a Sphere. The second theatre, Science Central where they do shows about space, the Earth, climate change, and more. 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 that is 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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