401 N. Arthur Street New Harmony, IN 47631
The Atheneum is currently closed for the winter season. It is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Richard Meier, the Atheneum has received numerous design awards, including the Progressive Architecture Award for 1979, the American Institute of Architects Award in 1982, and the Twenty-five Year Award in 2008. The stunning building, which serves as the Visitor Center for New Harmony, houses exhibits on the communal history of New Harmony, a large theater where an orientation film on the town is shown, and the Museum Shop. Tours of the Atheneum which includes watching the film and several exhibits are available to the public through a donation.
From March through mid-December, the Atheneum's hours of operation are 9:30 am–5:00 pm Tuesday–Saturday and 12:00 pm–5:00 pm on Sundays, excluding Thanksgiving and Easter. New Harmony is located in the Central time zone.
Many of the galleries can be used for receptions, small meetings, and cocktail events. Please contact Historic New Harmony at 812-682-4488 or harmony@usi.edu for availability.