Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art

The Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art occupies a large mansion spread across two main floors filled with galleries. The rooms display hundreds of paintings and ceramic works by Indiana artists, alongside antique furnishings and decorative pieces.

The building was originally constructed as the Connecticut Building for the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and was later relocated to Lafayette. It was converted into this museum in 2013 to preserve and showcase works of art from the state.

The collection features works by painters who lived and worked across Indiana, particularly members of the Hoosier Group. Their paintings show how artists captured the region's landscapes and everyday life during their time.

The museum is open to visitors on weekday afternoons, with guided tours available to explain the collection and the mansion. It helps to check the current hours before your visit, as these may vary by season.

The museum houses three large pottery vases made by Weller Pottery, including a piece over 7 feet tall that won a Gold Medal at the St. Louis World's Fair. These remarkable objects are among the treasures that visitors easily overlook.