Indiana University Art Museum

Activity Overview

Indiana University Art Museum is located in Bloomington, Indiana. This impressive university-owned art museum resides inside a spectacular building designed by world-famous architect I.M. Pei, whose other work includes the Louvre Pyramid. It contains a collection of over 40,000 pieces of artwork and cultural objects, including ancient jewelry and paintings by artists like Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Jackson Pollock.

The Indiana University Art Museum is a great attraction for families, whether you love art or are simply looking for a place to have fun and see new things on a rainy day. Best of all, it's free, so you can stay as long as you like without worrying about the cost.

Things to Do

• Explore the collections - they contain items from a wide variety of cultures, including Japanese paintings, Ancient Greek vases, Roman mosaics, Chinese porcelain, African masks, and a collection of 5,000 pieces of ancient jewelry from around the world.
• Take a guided tour of the museum! The best way to learn about the art in the museum is by going on one of their docent-led public tours, offered at 2:00 p.m. each Saturday.
• View some of the museum's most famous works, including pieces by Francisco Goya, Rembrandt van Rijn, Georges Braque, and Pablo Picasso with your child to learn about various artistic movements.

Indiana University Art Museum Insider Tips

• Check out their Programs page to learn about special lectures, tours, exhibitions, and hands-on activities that might interest your family.
• The museum doesn't have its own designated parking lot - you'll have to park elsewhere on the Indiana University campus. Visit their Directions page to learn more about various parking options that are available.
• Stop by Angles, the museum's cafe and gift shop, which sells coffee, soda, tea, and snacks you can enjoy from its outdoor terrace. They also sell gifts and souvenirs related to the museum's collections.