Eastern Region

Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum - 115 Classic Cars in the beautiful 1930 art deco-styled national headquarters of the former Auburn Automobile Company, America's esteemed builder of luxury motorcars. Eight exhibit galleries on two floors, including auto design and clay model studios, workers' offices, and the splendorous restored factory showrooms.

Dan Quayle Center & Museum - The museum features two permanent exhibit galleries. The first exhibit contains artifacts, such as such as century old political cartoons, china, signed documents and letters, newspapers, books and more relating to each and every vice president. The second exhibit gallery highlights the life of Vice President Dan Quayle.

Forks of the Wabash Historic Park - The park tells the story of the local Miami and their relationship with early white settlers and the U.S. Government. The grounds include a restored Chiefs' home from the 1830's, log buildings and a visitor's center and museum.

Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History - The museum features displays on Indiana Birds of Prey, carrier pigeons, fossils, marshlands, paleontology, snakes, and a mummy. Other collections include birds, fish, herpetology, mammals, and more.

The Lincoln Museum - Experience firsthand the legacy of America's most beloved president through the award-winning permanent exhibit, Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment, including eleven galleries featuring hundreds of artifacts from Lincoln's era.

National Model Aviation Museum - Visit the National Model Aviation Museum and view the largest collection of model aircraft in the United States. Discover how aero modeling helped change the world of aviation and examine the astonishing craftsmanship and artistry of its masters.

Muncie Children's Museum - The museum is designed to be 'the kind of learning environment which helps children understand the world in which they live.' It was decided during the planning process that all exhibits would be participatory, with some interactive element. They are also intended to be fun, raise questions, provoke interest and stimulate curiosity.

Fairmount Historical Museum - In addition to artifacts related to the town, its families, and schools, the museum also holds many pieces related to and once owned by James Dean and his family, including awards, clothing, motorcycles and much more. The museum also houses a tribute to another Fairmount native, Jim Davis and his creation, 'Garfield'.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre - The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is dedicated to strengthening itself as a significant cultural force in the Fort Wayne area and surrounding region through excellence in programming, theatre education and development of talent in the disciplines of the theatre and related performing arts.

Henry County Historical Society Museum - This 1870 Italianate style Victorian home of former Civil War General William Grose has been the home of the Henry County Historical Society Museum since 1901. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it showcases history of Henry County, a genealogy research library, coverlets on display and a diverse Art Collection.

Black Pine Animal Park - Black Pine Animal Park is not just a zoo, it's a sanctuary for rescued, rehabilitated, and retired exotic animals. The park provides a unique opportunity to meet exotic and endangered animals like lions, tigers, chimpanzees, monkeys, bears, and dozens of other mammals, birds, and reptiles from all over the world.

Anderson's Mainstage Theatre - Mainstage Theatre, is one of Indiana's longest running community theatres. This theatre group strives to be a leader in the 'Community Theatre' with high quality production values and a variety of entertainment. Each summer the theatre houses several productions between May and September.

Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum - Relive the historic moment when the Wright brothers made aviation history, discover a life-size replica of the Wright Flyer, tour the restored birthplace home of Wilbur Wright furnished in the 1860s era and enjoy a variety of Wilbur Wright memorabilia exhibits.

Paramount Theatre - A beautifully restored 1929 John Eberson 'atmospheric' theatre with the decor of a Spanish/Moorish Courtyard. The elegant 6,000 square foot ballroom & theatre are breathtaking. Both are available for guided group tours.

Minnetrista Cultural Center & Oakhurst Gardens - Minnetrista's mission is to provide lifelong learning experiences in art, history and science. It features nationally touring science exhibits in addition to a number of exhibitions showcasing the art and history of East Central Indiana. The mission of Oakhurst Gardens is to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of our natural environment.

The 'Giant' Earth Home - Powered almost entirely from the sun, this one-man tribute to nature is considered to be the pinnacle of environmental science anywhere in the world. Using the forest around him and the latest in hi-tech, artist and designer, Vic Cook has spent over a decade and 26,000 hours building this landmark environmental exhibit.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory - It is the goal of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to provide a unique botanical venue for quality public education and enjoyment. Stop and smell the flowers and explore one of the best botanical conservatories in the Midwest. The Conservatory features three distinct inside gardens, a hands-on exhibit gallery, featuring a giant talking tree and the Tulip Tree Gift Shop.

Richmond Art Museum - Richmond Art Museum is a fine art museum with a permanent collection of American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the Richmond School and other regional artists. It also has a small but significant collection of local ceramic artists including works by potters of the Arts and Craft Movement, the Overbeck Sisters and the Bethel Pike potters.

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - Considered the world's finest children's zoo - offers 42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors can stroll through the award-winning Indonesian Rainforest, travel to Africa in their own motorized jeep, take a ride on an Endangered Species Carousel, see the sites of Australia and lots more.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art - The museum's collection consists of over 1,300 objects, the primary focus of the permanent collection is European and American paintings, sculptures and works on paper created since 1850. 19th and 20th century paintings include examples by George Inness, Eastman Johnson, Thomas Moran, Maurice de Vlaminck, Milton Avery, Horace Pippin, Larry Rivers, Alma Thomas, and Janet Fish.

Science Central - You have the power to bend rainbows and create earthquakes at Science Central, where the laws of physics are child's play. Dance on giant piano keys, experience weightlessness like the astronauts and ride a bike on a rail 20 feet in the air.  Hands-on means minds-on; bring the kids and watch their faces light up. Grown-ups will have a blast too!

Corvette Classics - Corvette Classics is N.E. Indiana's newest museum featuring 51 of the finest restored and judged classic Corvettes of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.

Anderson Symphony Orchestra - The Anderson Symphony Orchestra performs in the historic Paramount Theatre. The exquisite sound and sight of the Symphony surrounded by the beautiful architecture, intimate atmosphere and fine accoustics of the theatre truly do make it a grand way to conduct an evening!

Whitewater Valley Railroad - Enjoy a weekend or holiday afternoon by taking a trip 'back in time' on a full-size, historic railroad built on the tow path of the Whitewater Shipping Canal.