1830 Owen House
Commissioned in 1830 by Robert Dale Owen and David Dale Owen, the 1830 Owen House is a well-preserved example of the domestic architecture of New Harmony's post-Owenite era.
Discover Historic New Harmony, where bold ideas and remarkable history come to life. Through our historic sites and the Atheneum Visitor Center, we invite you to explore a small town shaped by creativity, experimentation and a lasting spirit of curiosity.
New Harmony, Indiana, is open to visitors year-round. The Atheneum Visitor Center is your starting point—stop in to orient yourself, pick up maps and learn about guided tours and events happening in town.
New Harmony is located in the Central Time Zone.
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday through Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Day | Hours |
| Monday through Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Historic New Harmony's office is closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.
The Atheneum Visitor Center is free and open to the public during regular hours. Guided tours of Historic New Harmony's historic sites require tickets, which can be purchased at the Atheneum Museum Shop or by calling 812-682-4474.
Historic New Harmony offers four tour options:
20 minutes, free, available on demand Tuesday through Sunday. A good starting point for any visit, including our 12-minute orientation film Utopia: The New Harmony Experience and a guided walk through the Atheneum's galleries.
45 minutes, Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Central Time. A comfortable overview of the historic district from our tram, with interpreter narration throughout.
2 hours, Tuesday through Sunday at 1 p.m. Central Time. Our most comprehensive tour, with tram transportation and access to the interiors of historic buildings and sites.
Specialty tours explore focused topics in New Harmony's history and are offered on a rotating basis throughout the season. Prices vary by tour. Check our events calendar for current offerings.
Groups of 10 or more receive discounted admission. Advance reservations required. Special pricing is available for school groups and educational programs. Contact David Angel, Experience Coordinator, at dwangel@usi.edu or 812-682-4488 to book a group tour.
New Harmony residents and University of Southern Indiana students, faculty and staff are always welcome—Tram and History Tours are free year-round. Residents should bring a valid proof of local address; USI students, faculty and staff should bring a valid university ID. Specialty tours are ticketed for all visitors.
Active-duty military members and family members are admitted free for Tram and History Tours with a military ID through our participation in the Blue Star Museums program (effective Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, September 6, 2026).
From early nineteenth-century Harmonist structures to later communal and educational buildings, New Harmony's historic properties tell a layered story of religious utopia, Enlightenment science and the ongoing search for a better way to live together.
Wondering how these sites relate to one another across town? Use our interactive map to explore Historic New Harmony's properties and University of Southern Indiana's public art installations in context.
There is always something happening in New Harmony from festivals and hands-on workshops to lectures, films and community conversations. Join us throughout the year.
Historic New Harmony is a program of the University of Southern Indiana's Division of Outreach and Engagement. We preserve and interpret one of America's most influential historic communities—a place where, across two centuries, people have gathered to imagine how to live and work together more thoughtfully.
We steward 23 historic properties, support education and research, and serve as a cultural resource for residents and visitors alike.
