201 East Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
812-944-7336
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Contemporary art gallery, history museum, and former Carnegie library that offers changing art exhibits, hand-carved dioramas, and an award-winning multimedia Underground Railroad exhibit. Free admission and tours for youth, school and adult groups. Located in New Albany, Indiana, just 5 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
In "Heartbeats: Art Quilts by Penny Sisto", on display July 22-October 15, 2011, internationally recognized fiber artist Penny Sisto has embraced her interest in Native American history and culture. Hand-carved dioramas and multimedia Underground Railroad exhibits are on permanent display.
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