The best museums in Bloomington in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Bloomington, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Bloomington? These are the best ones:

  1. Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology1

    Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

     Bloomington, IN
    The Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, located in Bloomington, Indiana, was formed in 2020 through the merger of the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology (GBL) and the Mathers Museum of World Culture. The GBL, named after Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black, was a renowned archaeology research center and museum.
  2. Kirkwood Observatory2

    Kirkwood Observatory

     Bloomington, IN
  3. Wylie House Museum3

    Wylie House Museum

     Bloomington, IN
    The Wylie House, located in Bloomington, Indiana, is a historic structure that was built in 1835. It was the residence of Andrew Wylie, who was the first president of Indiana University, until he passed away in 1851. This house holds significant historical value as it was the home of a prominent figure in the university's history.
  4. Wonderlab Museum4

    Wonderlab Museum

     Bloomington, IN
    The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology is a science museum situated in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Established in 1995, it operates as a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The museum is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers and started as a traveling outreach program run by volunteers.
  5. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art5

    Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art

     Bloomington, IN
    The Indiana University Art Museum, located in Bloomington, Indiana, is a significant cultural institution that was first opened in 1941. It underwent a complete reconstruction in 1982 under the guidance of renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei.

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