The Grunwald Gallery doesn't have any permanent collection - it provides a showcase for BFA, MFA,…read moreand sometimes visiting faculty or guest artists to display their thesis works or recent work. There are several exhibitions during the year, some of which overlap. The emphasis is on contemporary art and also design, with metal-work, ceramics, photography, and videography pieces in addition to painting and sculpture. I am not sure which show the two-star reviewer attended but the range of work on display varies greatly between shows and even within a single show. I actually rate the Grunwald between 3 stars and 5 stars. You can sometimes get a preview by checking the Grunwald's FB page and/or their website. Here is a link to my DropBox files of BFA and MFA paintings shown at the Grunwald between 2014 and 2019: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i9f5typbulx97d8/AADYU01pYVaQClykDrKT3rAba?dl=0

I was quite unimpressed with Grunwald Gallery of Art (located on 2nd floor of Fine Arts Building…read moreimmediately north of Showalter Fountain). Boring. Unimaginative. Spent 15 minutes and left. Yuk.

This is one of the better County Museums I have visited in Central Indiana. They seem to have…read moreregular/dependable hours which is always a plus for visitors. There is a someone to greet you at the entrance who lets you know about the layout of the museum (records are on the second floor, gift shop across the hall.) Inside the main gallery of the museum, there seems to be rows of free standing cases filled with items on the shelves. Along the walls of the gallery are larger displays and some individual pieces like antique pianos or a replica of Spring Mill (from the state park). Of course, Bedford has a basketball tradition, so they feature letter jackets and memorabilia from the schools over the years and even a special Damon Bailey tribute, the best player to come out of the county who went on to national notoriety with his ball playing before leg injuries (from running so much) slowed his career. The county has also produced three astronauts including the famous Gus Grissom. There is a section of the museum devoted to those individuals. Admission was free and parking is easy along the courthouse property to the south. Review #2010

This is a very nice and interesting county museum. I'm originally from Bedford and have gone to…read morethe county museum there off and on for all of my life. (Disclaimer: my grandmother worked at the old museum and my mother volunteers at the new location). That said, give yourself a treat and take a tour of this fine museum. It's well designed, has many items of interest on display, is well lighted, uncrowded, and is just plain fun. Among my favorite items are the amazing chains made from a single chunk of the local limestone. The workmanship and skill involved is amazing. I could go on about the old clothing, maps, photos and numerous artifacts but you should go for a visit. That's a better way.

A nice bit of history. I'd recommend a tour (only takes about an hour) anytime they're open. The…read morestaff was very nice, and answered any questions.

Even though the entrance to the museum is on the upper level, Indiana University designed a ramp…read moresystem to safely get you from the outside to the inside. Once inside I was able to navigate all over the museum in a wheelchair. As I worked myself around the exhibits I perceived that the director focused on cultural anthropology and archeology. I appreciated the Angel Mound and the Islamic dress main exhibits. I would say that all the exhibits reminded me of a choresis as well as a delightful labyrinth. Check out this gem tucked into the Indiana University campus.

My afternoon "office" for a few hours, I spent my time here pounding out emails and (quietly)…read moredialed in to a Zoom bridge or two. A comfortable work space in the corner where my laptops and phone plugged in and charged. The library is quite large and spacious. Lots of interesting spaces, tons of stacks of books, I thought the shelf of role playing game kits was a unique offering. You do not need to be a local resident in order to use the library, only to borrow materials. [Review 20560 overall - 98 in Indiana - 1541 of 2023.]

SO I was nervous to go to this location which was so silly in hindsight (to go to the downtown…read morelocation) because I'm spoiled by the Southside location by my house. Extensive water damage has closed the Southern location till at least June 2024 so here I was looking for kids' North Dakota books for a school report. Not only did I find an extensive amount of books for my son, I got him some graphic novels, some launchpads, some free seeds from the seed library and a free subscription to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. I was also intrigued by the library of mysterious things upstairs. The ambience was clean, well thought out, and the staff was superb. I will be back without hesitation. I heard there is a drive-through to drop stuff off for parents with young kids. I have noticed there were a ton of parents and small children there for various groups. Looks promising!

Since the Hoosiers did so well this year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS I thought of a great place in…read moreBloomington. The Wonderlab!!! It's a nice sized science of wonders in my opinion. They have a bubble room! It's awesome. A place where you can parachute little figure people over and over again. Shoot I laid down on a bed of nails once here. They have a huge climbing vine that you can climb all the way up to the second floor. But, you have to climb back down it doesn't exit on that floor. They have a cool water science area for kids complete with rain gear - which is optional do what you want ha. It's just a cool place. It's not too big and it's not too small. It the perfect sized science museum. They have the coolest gift shop! I still have my Wonderlab water bottle from years ago. If you've never been make a day of it!

Tucked in amidst the buildings step into this wonderland for kids to explore science. All sorts of…read moreexperiments and things to learn, places to climb and things to do. Good for all ages! There is even a gate enclosure for toddlers to play separately.The older ones,even adults, will enjoy seeing what it's like to be laying on a bed of nails! It is a very busy place however so do keep an eye on your littles as they may feel the desire to walk to the next activity without you! If this were closer then I believe we'd take my grandkids more often, but it makes an excuse for a little road trip, although I'm always easily persuaded to be on the go!

Nashville, Indiana is the county seat for Brown County. Nashville became a popular artist colony…read moreafter prominent artists such as T. C. Steel and Adolph Shulz discovered the beautiful rolling hills, creeks and natural settings in the small town during the early 1900's. Other famous artists soon made Nashville their canvas and homes including Carl Graf, L. O. Griffith, Marie Goth, Ida Shulz and others. Nashville's growth as an artist colony continued with rail lines improving access to the area. Today, many modern artists are still attracted to the guilds and artist associations based in Nashville. The galleries attract art enthusiasts from all over. The town itself, is a tourist town known for the local art, the availability of cabin and camping facilities, charming restaurants and quaint streets filled with independent locally owned shops. The historic home of T. C. Steel and Brown County State Park are also a nearby attractions. Fall is a peak visitation season with the hills colorful by the changing leaves. As an art lover, I've been a regular visitor for 20 years. I have a couple favorite galleries and restaurants that I visit. I love the drive down from the city through the rolling hills. Visiting the shops and restaurants is mostly by foot. Parking in the town is challenging during busy seasons. There is some free street parking, which tends to fill quickly in the morning. Paid parking ranges from $5 - $10 for the day. Many businesses do not offer public restrooms, but there are several dedicated facilities located around town. Maps of the walkable town are available at the Visitor's Center. Internet access in town is variable to none. Some businesses charge an up charge for the use of credit cards (so bring some cash). People are friendly and willing to provide assistance. Nashville is a perfect destination for a girls weekend or family get away. There is something for everybody.

What a secret little treasure. Well maybe not so secret, it seems like the town does well for…read moreitself. This great little artist community, has just about everything you need for a day trip it has a restaurants, shops, galleries even has its own playhouse. I spoke to one of the owners of the shops and they were telling me that fall is a huge time for them make your plans soon, and make sure that you get your accommodations ahead of time.

As a history lover, I like to step back in time and wonder through Pioneer Village when I visit…read moreNashville. Pioneer Village is a recreated 19th - century village. The buildings are log cabin structures typical of those of early settlers to Indiana. Most of the structures have been moved to the site and are managed by the Brown County Historical Society. A complete walking tour is available that describes each building and the significance to early pioneer life. Additional docent led tour are conducted on the weekends, complete with period music. The log structures include a cabin, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, doctor's office and jail. The jail is the only building that is original to the site. Each building is equipped with artifacts from the era. The buildings are open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. thru 3:00 p.m. from May through November. The docent guided tour takes about an hour. A nominal donation ($1.50) is requested. Bench seating is available within the Village. The Village is a perfect place to bring children to learn the history and see the workings of early settlers to Indiana. Street parking is limited, but nearby lots offer $5 parking for the day.