Haan Museum of Indiana Art

Haan Museum of Indiana Art The Haan Museum is a 1904 historic mansion and home to an impressive collection of Indiana art. Steele and the Hoosier Group.

The Haan Museum is home to artwork by historic and contemporary Indiana artists, including an impressive collection of works by T.C. It's all displayed in a historic mansion that was built in 1904 for the St. Louis World's Fair by the state of Connecticut. At the end of the fair, the building was purchased by George and Fanny Potter, who had it disassembled, moved to Lafayette, and then rebuilt in

its current location. In 1984, Bob and Ellie Haan purchased the mansion, which had fallen into disrepair, and dedicated the next several decades to restoring and repairing the historic structure as their family home. Their art collection, along with extraordinary examples of antique American Renaissance Revival furniture from the 1860s, formed the basis of the museum's permanent collection. In 2015, Bob and Ellie generously donated the building and grounds to a nonprofit organization to form the Haan Museum of Indiana Art. The sculpture garden behind the museum is free and open to the public at all times, and features work by notable Indiana sculptors displayed in a landscape of native Indiana flowers and plantings. It is maintained by volunteer gardeners, and also includes a picnic area with an outdoor stage for performances and special events.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the Haan's 10th anniversary last Thursday at the opening reception of our ...
09/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the Haan's 10th anniversary last Thursday at the opening reception of our latest exhibition, Chasing the Light: Inside the Luminous World of T.C. Steele.

It was an amazing turnout, & we're so delighted to be sharing these lesser seen Steele works. Don't miss this opportunity to not only view the pieces in person, but also to get your hands on this stunning full-color exhibition catalog—while they last!

Plan your visit at thehaan.org

10 REASONS TO VISIT CHASING THE LIGHT THIS FALL 🌟The Haan is turning ten. T.C. Steele's centennial is this year. And we'...
08/27/2026

10 REASONS TO VISIT CHASING THE LIGHT THIS FALL 🌟

The Haan is turning ten. T.C. Steele's centennial is this year. And we've brought together more than thirty of his paintings for one unforgettable exhibition. Here's why you need to see it.

10. It's our tenth anniversary as Indiana's only museum dedicated to art and culture by Indiana artists.

9. This year marks one hundred years since T.C. Steele's death, and we're honoring his legacy in a big way.

8. We're joining cultural partners across Indiana in shining a light on our state's most famous painter.

7. See Street Scene, the very first Steele painting our founders Bob and Ellie Haan ever purchased, back in 1992.

6. Get close enough to Still Life with Oranges to nearly smell the citrus. It's that good.

5. Chase the color thread yourself: green, orange, and purple turn up again and again across four decades of his work.

4. There's a peacock glowing in a window in one of the most surprising paintings in the show.

3. Our gallery invites you to slow down and notice what Steele noticed, painting by painting.

2. See more than thirty paintings spanning his entire career, from Munich to California to Brown County.

1. It's a sanctuary of the spirit. Come find your own moment of light.

Join us for the free opening reception on Thursday, August 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be cake, and museum founders Bob and Ellie Haan will be on hand signing copies of a special edition color catalog created for the exhibition. Chasing the Light: Inside the Luminous World of T.C. Steele runs through December 31 at 920 State Street, Lafayette.

Kiefer’s work is so evocative and speaks volumes to the various forms art takes in expressing meaning.
07/19/2026

Kiefer’s work is so evocative and speaks volumes to the various forms art takes in expressing meaning.

What a fun and fabulous afternoon at The Haan celebrating National Ice Cream Day! A great crowd enjoyed the museum, the ...
07/19/2026

What a fun and fabulous afternoon at The Haan celebrating National Ice Cream Day! A great crowd enjoyed the museum, the crafts, games, and of course- ice cream! Thank you to all of the volunteers who made this day possible!

Save the date! 🎨 Place. People. Purpose: A Symposium of Art, Culture, and Community is coming to The Haan Museum of Indi...
07/19/2026

Save the date! 🎨

Place. People. Purpose: A Symposium of Art, Culture, and Community is coming to The Haan Museum of Indiana Art this September 28–29, 2026.

Two days. Two keynotes. Hands-on workshops, cultural practice sessions, a founders' tour of The Essence of Place: Paintings by T.C. Steele, and an evening of cocktails, dinner, and a salon performance.

Space is limited to 50 participants — this one will fill up fast.

🎟️ Registration: $125
📍 Lafayette, Indiana
🔗 Reserve your spot: https://thehaan.org/place-people-purpose/

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Please join us today from 2-4pm for games, crafts, and of course ice cream! We will have t...
07/19/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! Please join us today from 2-4pm for games, crafts, and of course ice cream! We will have the first floor of the museum open for self-guided exploration - an opportunity to enjoy the art and cool down if it's too hot out.

See you today!

If you're on our mailing list, you've probably already seen this incredible technique: pietre dure (& if you're not, you...
07/10/2026

If you're on our mailing list, you've probably already seen this incredible technique: pietre dure

(& if you're not, you're missing out!)

The Victoria & Albert Museum has an amazing video on the highly intricate technique known as pietre dure—Italian for "hardstones." This decorative art technique involves the precise arrangement & inlaying of cut & polished hardstones to form an image. Trust us—this video is well worth the short three & a half minute watch-time!

Additionally, consider checking out their interactive digital viewer of an 18th century pietre dure panel; click through the guided tour for more information about the piece & the technique used to create it, or choose the "free explore" option to zoom in & out as you please!

Wanna see an example of the pietre dure technique really up close & personal?? Don't forget about our current rotating exhibition, The Grand Gesture: American Renaissance Revival Furniture.

(A special thank you to our lovely docent Annabel Drazin for sharing this neat video with us!!!)

Some evenings are made to be remembered—Blooms, Bubbly, & Brushstrokes is one of them.Join us at the Haan Museum of Indi...
07/09/2026

Some evenings are made to be remembered—Blooms, Bubbly, & Brushstrokes is one of them.

Join us at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art for a guided evening that blends art, inspiration, & a very good time. Glass of bubbly in hand, you’ll begin with a private tour of our celebrated sculpture garden—letting the shapes, colors, & spirit of the works spark your creative eye. Back in the studio, bubbly & bites keep the energy flowing as you design & arrange your own small floral bouquet, drawing on everything the garden stirred in you.

Then comes the canvas. With step-by-step guidance from our instructor, you’ll paint the flowers you’ve just arranged—no experience required, no pressure, just the pure joy of making something beautiful. You’ll leave with a painting to hang, a bouquet to take home, & an evening you won’t forget.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕠 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Haan Museum of Indiana Art
🎟️ $45 per person — all supplies, bubbly, & bites included

Please join us Saturday, August 15, 9AM-4PM for the Haan's Curated Treasures Benefit Sale! The prior day, Friday, August...
07/08/2026

Please join us Saturday, August 15, 9AM-4PM for the Haan's Curated Treasures Benefit Sale!

The prior day, Friday, August 14, 5-8PM will be exclusive Early Bird access!

The main sale will be FREE & open to the public; Early Bird access is $25 & tickets may be purchased online!

The sale will feature an exquisite collection of fine china, crystal, art objects, ceramics, & more.

Additionally, we're also interested in donations at this time.

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920 State St
Lafayette, IN
47905

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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