Working Men's Institute Museum & Library

Working Men's Institute Museum & Library

407 Tavern Street
New Harmony, IN 47631
812-682-4806
workingmensinstitute.org

Tue
10:00am–7:00pm
Wed
10:00am–7:00pm
Thu
10:00am–7:00pm
Fri
10:00am–4:30pm
Sat
10:00am–4:30pm
Sun
12:00pm–4:00pm

New Harmony’s Working Men’s Institute is based on Robert Owen’s utopian experiment in the 1820s, aiming to provide useful knowledge to working men. Geologist William Maclure, a business partner of Owen, established the institute in 1838, with the concept spreading to 143 other WMIs in Indiana and 16 in Illinois. The institute continues to evolve to fulfill its founder’s mission. You are welcome to visit and witness the valuable resource we have in the heart of New Harmony.

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New Harmony Farmers' and Artisans' Market
Jun 06, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
New Harmony, IN
The 2026 New Harmony Farmers’ and Artisans' Market will feature an array of vendors offering early-season produce, local meat, fresh egg...
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New Harmony Farmers' and Artisans' Market
Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
New Harmony, IN
The 2026 New Harmony Farmers’ and Artisans' Market will feature an array of vendors offering early-season produce, local meat, fresh egg...
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FWMI Book Sale
Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
New Harmony, IN
Stock up your shelves with great reads! Join us for our fantastic used book sale. From thrilling mysteries to delightful children's stor...
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FWMI Book Sale
Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
New Harmony, IN
Stock up your shelves with great reads! Join us for our fantastic used book sale. From thrilling mysteries to delightful children's stor...
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New Harmony Farmers' and Artisans' Market
Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
New Harmony, IN
The 2026 New Harmony Farmers’ and Artisans' Market will feature an array of vendors offering early-season produce, local meat, fresh egg...
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