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Wylie House Museum

Located on E. Second Street, the historic home of IU's first president is now a learning center and teaching resource for students and faculty across a variety of disciplines.
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Wylie House Museum Events

The Wylie House Museum hosts several event each year, most of which are free and open to the public. Check back here and/or on the IU Libraries calendar for regular updates.

 

Current & Upcoming Events

Bed in room in front of two large windows. Bed has antique nine-patch quilt on it.
Annual Spring Event
Antique Quilt Exhibit

March 6 - April 25

Every year, the first weekend in March, Wylie House Museum puts away its winter coverlets and pulls out a large election of its 19th century quilts. This turning of the museum's historic textiles coincides with Bloomington's annual Indiana Heritage Quilt Show (IHQS) held at the city's convention center. 

Our quilt exhibit remains on view through April, with several remaining on museum beds through the summer months. This year, it was curated by IU Master's in Curatorship student Maddie Guy. 

Recurring Event
Saturday Crafternoons at Wylie House Museum

Saturdays, 11am-2pm

Drop in for a free hands-on activity guided by our IU student staff. 

Activities change monthly and are of a historical or nature theme. 

Wylie House tours are free and offered every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm (last tour beginning at 3pm). The 2pm Saturday tours are especially family-friendly. Make a craft and take a tour with us.