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1-800-872-6648
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Lafayette, IN 47905



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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette


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765-742-1128
102 S. 10th Street, Downtown Lafayette

This three gallery contemporary museum, founded in 1911, features an ongoing schedule of regional and national exhibits, in addition to selections from its permanent collection. The museum welcomes the opportunity to plan a tour especially for your group. Guided tours are given by trained docents and we can tailor tours to any age, school curriculum, special needs and special interests. In addition, we can augment tours with hands-on activities in our studio classrooms or by partnering your visit with our "Art Smart: Indiana" or "Art Smart" America slide presentation.


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Clay Critters


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800-327-5893
4866 N. 9th Street, West Lafayette

Hours: Tours must be scheduled in advance. Weekdays only, preferrably in the morning or early afternoon.

Clay Critters was created in 1978 when a hobby was turned into a business. Today, handcrafted, unbreakable ‘critters’ including marine life, wildlife, reptiles, fruits and flowers are made into magnets. Come see the magnets come to life from the beginning sketches to the final personalization process. Everyone goes home with their own magnet and there is the opportunity to purchase more.

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Imagination Station Children's Museum


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765-420-7780
600 N. 4th Street, Lafayette

Hours: Group tours and programs are available with advance reservations.

Boasting hands-on interactive exhibits ranging from computers, to dinosaurs, to astronauts, Imagination Station has something for everybody. The main goal of Imagination Station is to promote Science literacy while providing enjoyable experiences for all ages.


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Purdue University Galleries


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Robert L. Ringel Gallery
Purdue Memorial Union

Stewart Center Gallery
Stewart Center, 765-496-7899

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 5 p.m. Special programs must be arranged in advance.

Purdue has two art galleries on campus that showcase a variety of art forms and exhibits. The exhibits change in both galleries every 2 to 3 months so there is always something new to enjoy. Galleries are free and open to the public daily.



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