The best museums in Fort Wayne in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne? These are the best ones:

  1. Fort Wayne Children's Zoo1

    Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

     Fort Wayne, IN
    The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, has been a beloved destination for families and animal lovers since its opening in 1965. The zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and spans 40 acres within Fort Wayne's Franke Park. It is operated by the non-profit Fort Wayne Zoological Society under a cooperative agreement with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. The zoo is entirely self-funded, relying on earned revenue and donations for its operations.
  2. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory2

    Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory

     Fort Wayne, IN
    The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is a botanical garden and greenhouse that spans a total area of 100,000 square feet (9,300 m²). It is situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of plant species in a controlled environment.
  3. Chief Richardville House3

    Chief Richardville House

     Fort Wayne, IN
    The Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville House, located near Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a significant historical site built in 1827. The construction of the house was subsidized by the U.S. federal government through the 1826 Treaty of Mississinewas. This treaty house is one of only three such houses built east of the Mississippi River, making it a unique site of historical interest.
  4. John H. Bass Mansion4

    John H. Bass Mansion

     Fort Wayne, IN
    The Bass Mansion, also known as Brookside, is a historic structure located at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It serves as an administrative building for the university. The mansion was the private residence of industrialist John Henry Bass from 1902 to 1944. It was purchased by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1944, who relocated their college to the site. Since then, the mansion has served as a library and residence for the college.
  5. Fort Wayne Museum of Art5

    Fort Wayne Museum of Art

     Fort Wayne, IN
    The Fort Wayne Museum of Art, also known as FWMoA, is an American art museum situated in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. The museum is a significant cultural landmark in Allen County and the United States as a whole.

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