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Sheldon Swope Art Museum

Sheldon Swope Art Museum is a art museum in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Sheldon Swope Art Museum?

The Sheldon Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, was originally funded by a bequest from Michael Sheldon Swope (1843–1929), a Civil War veteran and jeweler who lived in Terre Haute much of his adult life. Planning for the art museum began on September 26, 1939, and the museum was officially open to the public on March 21, 1942. According to its mission statement, "The Sheldon Swope Art Museum collects, preserves and celebrates the best in American art with programs and exhibitions designed to engage, stimulate and educate those whose lives it touches; it enhances the culture and contributes to the economic development of the Greater Wabash Valley."

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Museum details

Name
Sheldon Swope Art Museum
Type
Art Museum
City
Terre Haute
State
Indiana
IMLS Museum ID
8401800364
Coordinates
39.46615, -87.40712
What kind of museum is Sheldon Swope Art Museum?

Sheldon Swope Art Museum is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Sheldon Swope Art Museum located?

Sheldon Swope Art Museum is located in Terre Haute, Indiana at approximately 39.46615, -87.40712. See the map above.

Does Sheldon Swope Art Museum have a website?

The IMLS record for Sheldon Swope Art Museum does not list a website.

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