Art Museums

Fort Wayne Museum of Art
http://www.fwmoa.org/
311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne; (260) 422-6467
This contemporary museum offers artworks from its own permanent collections as well as national traveling exhibitions, classes, lectures, and a museum gift shop. It houses a 1,300-piece collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and highlights major exhibitions from museums throughout the United States. A special hands-on education gallery makes learning about art a fun experience for youngsters. Museum Shop has unique selections of original art, jewelry and gifts. Admission: $5 Adults, $10 Families, $3 Children through college.  Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sun 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm.

Arts Organizations

Arts United
http://www.artsunited.org/
114 E. Superior St., Fort Wayne; (260) 424-0646
A local arts agency and united arts fund supporting nonprofit arts groups throughout northeast Indiana.

ARCH
http://www.archfw.org/
437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne; (260) 426-5117
Fort Wayne's historic preservation organization. Advocacy for historic and architecturally important structures. Information and resources, home tours, events and activities about Fort Wayne history and architecture. Downtown tours every first Friday of the month, and summertime on Wednesdays. E-mail: information@archfw.org

Galleries

Artlink
http://www.artlinkfw.com/
437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne; (260) 424-7195
Artlink is a visual art gallery sponsoring 9 annual exhibitions, which originate with Artlink. Artlink also sponsors classes in drawing for adults on a drop-in basis and classes for young people K-12 in the month of June at the IPFW campus.  The mission of Artlink is to show the work of living artists, both locally and nationally, with emphasis on the Greater Fort Wayne region.

IPFW Department of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Building, IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne; (260) 481-6705
Exhibiting work by IPFW Fine Art Students as well as artists from around the world.

Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
http://www.theorchardgallery.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=714&Akey=YKN7NC8K
6312A Covington Rd., Fort Wayne; (260) 436-0927
The Orchard Gallery features contemporary and traditional original artwork by 50 artists. Paintings, Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture and Wearables. The gallery is owned and staffed by Fort Wayne area artists.

Performing Arts

Bower North Productions
http://www.bowernorth.com/
 4938 Southwood Avenue, Fort Wayne; (260) 745-0557
Audience-participation mystery entertainment with a comic flair for banquets, conventions, fundraisers, and private parties.

First Presbyterian Theatre
http://www.firstpres-fw.org/
300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne; (260) 426-7421
A church that produces community theatre-an eclectic seven-show season including musicals, comedies, and thought-provoking dramas.

Fort Wayne Area Community Band
http://www.fwacb.org/
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne; (260) 489-9855
An adult band that performs at concerts and community events. New members are always welcome.

Fort Wayne Ballet
http://www.fortwayneballet.org/
324 Penn Ave., Fort Wayne; (260) 484-9646
Fort Wayne's preeminent dance organization with an affiliated academy providing training for the pre-professional to adult student. Offering 3 main stage performances a season at the Arts United Center with the annual highlight of The Nutcracker. You have to check out FWB!

Fort Wayne Children's Choir
http://www.fwcchoir.org/
921 Barr St, Suite 102, Fort Wayne
(260) 420-4399
The Fort Wayne Children's Choir is an educational, nonprofit choral organization divided into six different choirs. Composed of over 256 singers grades three through high school, the FWCC is a 32-week music program offering four major concerts a season. For audition and concert information contact the FWCC office.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
http://www.fwcivic.org/
Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne; (260) 422-8641
The Civic Theater performs a wide range of scripts, from Shakespeare to contemporary comedy.

Fort Wayne Dance Collective
http://www.fwdc.org/The Fort Wayne Dance Collective.html
437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne; (260) 424-6574
Welcome to Fort Wayne and to the Fort Wayne Dance Collective. Committed to promoting human creativity, FWDC is a diverse, non-judgmental, not-for-profit organization that offers movement classes, outreach programs, African drumming and dance, and brings the community outstanding performers.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic
http://www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com/
2340 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne; (260) 456-2224
Now performing in it's 62nd season, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic strives to sustain its musical tradition by presenting musical and educational programs of the highest quality, from free children's concerts to the majesty of the Masterworks Series, we've got something for everyone.

Fort Wayne Youtheatre
http://www.greenroomonline.org/youtheatre/
Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne; (260) 422-6900
The third oldest youth theatre in the United States, the Fort Wayne Youtheatre is celebrating its 68th year.

The Heartland Chamber Chorale, Inc.
http://www.heartlandchorale.org/
6631 Quail Ridge Lane, Fort Wayne; (866) 745-7013
The Heartland Chamber Chorale is Indiana's premier professional vocal ensemble and serves as a community resource and advocate for the art of choral music. HCC is best known for fresh performances of choral music standards, their own arrangements and commissioned works by nationally recognized components.

IPFW Department of Theatre
http://www.ipfw.edu/
Williams Theatre, IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne; (260) 481-6555
IPFW's own theater group, composed of students and community residents.

IPFW Department of Music
http://www.ipfw.edu/
IPFW Campus, Fort Wayne; (260) 481-6714
Featuring performances in the Faculty Artists Series, the Student Ensemble Series and the Student Recital Series, as well as guest artists and ensembles.

Merillat Centre for the Arts
http://www.huntington.edu/mca/
2303 College Avenue,  Huntington
(260) 356.6000
The Merillat's 700-seat theatre and more intimate recital hall host recognized talent from around the world.

Embassy Theatre
www.fwembassytheatre.org
121 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; (260) 424-5665
Built in 1928, the Historic Embassy Theatre features national productions from the Broadway stage, concerts of all musical formats, cinema, educational programming and a continued commitment to young people.

Grand Wayne Convention Center
http://www.grandwayne.com/
120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; (260) 426-4100
Grand opportunities await you at the 100,000-square-foot Grand Wayne Center with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and attached luxury hotel. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne and surrounded by cultural attractions.

Honeywell Center
www.honeywellcenter.org
275 W. Market Street, Wabash
(260) 563-1102
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Center includes the 1,500-seat Ford Theater, Carpenter Plaza, Clark Gallery and the Garver Sculpture Plaza.

Pulse Opera House
www.pulseoperahouse.org
P.O. Box 631, Warren
(260) 375-7017
The Pulse Opera House was built in 1884 and operates as a not-for-profit theatre.

The Scottish Rite Center
http://www.srcenter.org/
431 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne; (260) 423-2593
The Scottish Rite Center has been serving the area for over 70 years with its 2,086-seat Auditorium, 15,000-square-foot Valencia Ballroom as well as other banquet and meeting facilities. Our facility is available for wedding receptions, banquets, corporate seminars, stage productions and more. The Scottish Rite Center also presents national performing arts and entertainment programs throughout the year. Call for more information.

Wagon Wheel Theatre
http://www.wagonwheeltheatre.com/Index/index.php
2519 E. Center Street; Warsaw
(574) 269-2323

Movie Theaters & Movie Times
For a listing of movies playing in the Fort Wayne area, please visit www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/entertainment/movies.

GKC Encore Park Cinema
2701 Cassopolis St., Elkhart
(574) 262-0698

Goodrich Huntington 7 Theater
http://www.mrmovietimes.com/movie-theaters/Goodrich-Huntington-7.html
350 Hauenstein Road, Huntington
(260) 359.8463

Strand Theatre
51 ½ Public Square, Angola
(260) 665-7169

Click here a listing of movies playing in the Kendallville area.
www.ncgmovies.com/index.asp?iTheaterID=9.

For a listing of movies playing in Warsaw, please visit http://www.northpointecinemas.com/.

Attractions/Recreation

African/African-American Historical Museum
http://www.myblackinfo.com/african_americanfw.htm
436 E. Douglas Ave., Fort Wayne
(260) 420-0765
In a historic Queen Anne building, exhibits include Coming to America, African Village, Music of My People, and Underground Railroad Room. Only museum of its kind in Indiana!  Open Tue-Fri: 9:00 am-1:00 pm.; Sat. Noon- 4:00 pm; Sun: by appointment. Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Children.

Allen County Courthouse
715 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
(260) 449-4246 (for tours)
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the recently restored Allen County Courthouse was built at the turn of the century and reflects Beaux-Roman architecture, with exquisite murals and 25 different varieties of scagliola, the use of art glass, bas-reliefs and imported Italian marble. Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Allen County Fairgrounds
http://www.allencountyfairgroundsin.com/
2726 Carroll Road, East of Lima Road, Fort Wayne
(260) 449-4444
The fairgrounds host events such as the Allen County Fair, Muddy River Run, trade shows, coin and gem shows, horse sales, receptions, picnics, and more.

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
http://www.acdmuseum.org/
1600 S. Wayne St., Auburn
(260) 925-1444
America's favorite classic cars fill the 1930 art deco showrooms of the former Auburn Automobile Company. More than 100 antique, vintage, classic and special-interest cars, from horseless carriages of the 19th century to muscle cars of the present, fill two floors of the historic building. Learn how the innovative cars of the classic era made their mark on our automobile industry. The Duesy Shop carries interesting gift items.  Open 7 days a week from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.

Bearcreek Farms Country Resort
www.bearcreekfarms.com
8339 North 400 East, Bryant
(260) 997-6822
Guests and visitors are treated to outstanding dining, lodging, live entertainment, shopping and more.

Berne Chamber of Commerce
http://www.bernein.com/
175 W. Main St., Berne
(260) 589-8080
Visit the Swiss/Mennonite/Amish community nestled in the Wabash Valley. Enjoy flower lined streets, specialty shops and hospitality of this picturesque town. Shop, eat, and learn in our stores, restaurants, tour-friendly factories, museums and attractions. Visit Swiss Days Festival July 27-30 for 3-band polka fest, outdoor fun, entertainment, crafts, delicious food, art, quilt and car shows and sports competitions.

Black Pine Animal Park
http://www.blackpineanimalpark.com/
1426 W. 300 N., Albion
(260) 636-7383
All new location in 2007. The sanctuary is home to over 80 exotic and endangered species. Call for new hours and program information. Group rates available.

Cathedral Museum
915 S. Clinton Street. Fort Wayne
(260) 422-4611
A classic example of Gothic architecture, with exceptional wood carvings, Bavarian stained glass windows are said to be the finest of their kind in all the Western Hemisphere, housing religious artifacts dating back to the mid-13th century. Individual and group guided tours are available upon request.  Cathedral Church open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Museum hours: Tues - Fri 10:00 am- 2:00 pm; Bookstore hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am- 5:00 pm.

Chief Richardville House
5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne
(260) 426-2882 ext. 311
This Greek Revival house was built in 1827 for Miami Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville. He built a trading empire in the Old Northwest Territory that reportedly made him the richest man in the state when he died in 1841.The house's architecture is as stunning as it's Miami and French heritage. Call for hours. Admission: $ 7 Adults, $5 Children, Students, Seniors, & Members of the ACFWHS.

Crazy Pinz, Inc.
http://crazypinz.com/
6770 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne
(260) 749-9610
Family fun at the new Crazy Pinz Entertainment Center, 1414 Northland Blvd., Georgetown Bowl, 6770 E. State Blvd., or Village Bowl, 1710 Bluffton Road. Featuring bowling, an arcade, miniature golf, a snack bar and a lounge. There is something for everyone.

DeBrand Fine Chocolates Tour
http://www.debrand.com/
10105 Auburn Park Drive, Fort Wayne
(260) 969-8333
DeBrand Fine Chocolates has been producing world-class chocolates for over 16 years. Experience true chocolate enchantment while touring our beautiful corporate facility. Learn how the company started and witness our intense commitment to quality as you enjoy some of the world's finest chocolates. $5 per person - refunded with purchase of $10 or more at the end of the tour. School groups - $3 per person - refunded with purchase of $10 or more. Call for tour times or to schedule a group tour.

Dome Family & Event Center
http://www.fortwaynedome.com/
5702 Engle Rd., Fort Wayne
(260) 432-8783
Fort Wayne's premier All Season Family and Event Center. Enjoy indoor/outdoor driving ranges, indoor miniature golf, batting cages, video games and more. Schedule your next birthday party, corporate picnic or soccer game at the Dome. Stop in and play!

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/
1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne
(260) 427-6440
Surround yourself with nature at an oasis in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. Visit the Showcase Garden with its lush seasonal displays, wander through the Tropical Garden where orchids and palms thrive in the shadows of a cascading waterfall, or retreat to the quiet beauty of the Desert Garden. Outdoors, you will find beautiful displays of trees and plants in the Streetside Garden, Beverforden Garden, Terrace Garden, and Exploration Garden. Hands-on exhibits include the Discovery Gallery, the Marketplace, and the Underground, plus Woody the Talking Tree. Botanically inspired gifts, books, and plants are available in the Tulip Tree Gift Shop. Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sun 12:00- 4:00 pm. Closed Labor Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Admission: $4 Adults, $2 ages 3-17, Free ages 2 & under.

Forks of the Wabash Historic Park
http://www.historicforks.org/
(260) 356-1903
Costumed guides lead you through the restored historic buildings of Forks of the Wabash Historic Park—a living history museum.

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
http://www.kidszoo.org/
3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne
(260) 427-6800
Come and enjoy 42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and find out why 500,000 annual visitors call it the world's finest children's zoo. Journey to the jungle in the award-winning Indonesian Rainforest. Hike through Orangutan Valley and the Tiger Forest or travel to Africa in your own motorized jeep. Take a ride on the world's only Endangered Species Carousel, and make sure you stroll among a mob of kangaroos in the Australian Adventure. In addition, the Children's Zoo gift shop offers a number of enticing items. Zoo season: April 21 to October 8. Admission: $ 8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 2-14, $7.00 Seniors. Hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm daily.

Fort Wayne Firefighters' Museum
226 W. Washington St., Fort Wayne
(260) 426-0051
Located in historic Engine House No. 3, this museum showcases artifacts used by some of the city's earliest heroes - the firefighters. Come and see two floors of equipment and photos from the last 160 years of firefighting in Fort Wayne. Admission: $ 3.00 Adults, $ 2.00 Students and Seniors, and Free for children 5 & under. Museum hours are  Mon-Fri 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 3 pm.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art
http://www.fwmoa.org/
311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
(260) 422-6467
This contemporary museum offers artworks from its own permanent collections as well as national traveling exhibitions, classes, lectures, and a museum gift shop. It houses a 1,300-piece collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and highlights major exhibitions from museums throughout the United States. A special hands-on education gallery makes learning about art a fun experience for youngsters. Museum Shop has unique selections of original art, jewelry and gifts. Admission: $5 Adults, $10 Families, $3 Children through college.  Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sun 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm.

The Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department at the Allen County Public Library
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/
900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne
(260) 421-1200 (General Number)
(260) 421-1225 (Genealogy Department)
Trace your family roots at the country's second largest genealogy department. Professional on-site counselors are available to assist in searches. Call the main branch for library hours which vary according to the season.

Garrett Historical Railroad Museum
http://www.sirus.com/users/tlout/
302 N. Randolph Street, Garrett
(219) 357-3002
Railroading hobbyists will enjoy the collection at the Garrett Historical Railroad Museum, which includes displays dating back to the early 1800s and its restored B&O freight house.

Greenfield Mills
www.newrinkelflour.com
10505 East 750, North Howe
(260) 367-2394
See one of the last flour mills powered with water at Greenfield Mills. The mill has been producing flour since 1906. 

The Hayes Lemmerz Skate Park
Yeoman Park on Market St., Huntington
(260) 358-2323
This skate park features an area of 100 x 100 foot concrete pad with quarter pipes, fun boxes, slide rails, half pyramid with ledge, street spine, wedges, fly box, low box, and full pyramid.  Free to the public.

Historic Tour/The Heritage Trail
Downtown Fort Wayne
(260) 424-3700
Stop by the Visitors Center for a free map and take a self-guided tour of the fabulous historic buildings and points of interest in downtown Fort Wayne.

History Center
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/
302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne
(260) 426-2882
An interactive museum that highlights the history of Allen County, from Little Turtle and Anthony Wayne, to inventions that originated in this area; 22,000 historic photographs, records, and artifacts are available for students and scholars to study local history. Gift shop. Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Seniors & Students (6-18), Free Children under 5 & members. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sat 12:00- 5:00 p.m.; 1st Sunday of the month 12:00- 5:00 pm.

Hoosier Air Museum
http://www.hoosierairmuseum.org/
2282 Country Rd 62, Auburn
(260) 927-0443
The Hoosier Air Museum showcases historical aircraft and aviation memorabilia.

Jack D. Diehm Wildlife Museum of Natural History
600 Franke Park Drive, Fort Wayne
(260) 427-6708
An educational look at North American Wildlife mounted in realistic settings. Open late April through Mid-October. Saturdays and Sundays 12:00- 5:00 pm.

Key Lanes
2200 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne
(260) 482-1800
A complete bowling center -- offering fun for the whole family! Restaurant, lounge, and group discounts available.

Lazer X
http://lazerxfw.com/
44 Fernhill Ave., Fort Wayne
(260) 484-1350
Accept the challenge! Lazer X is the Midwest’s largest laser tag and arcade game facility. We specialize in corporate and group events, parties, and school functions. Located next to Glenbrook Square and Target, we offer special rates and facility rental for large groups.

The Lincoln Museum
http://www.thelincolnmuseum.org/
200 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne
(260) 455-3864
Few presidents have left a legacy as memorable as that of Abraham Lincoln, and nowhere is it presented as it is in this museum. The award-winning permanent exhibit, Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment, includes 11 exhibit galleries featuring hundreds of artifacts from Lincoln's era. Eighteen interactive exhibits allow visitors to read Lincoln's mail, decorate the White House or fight a Civil War battle. Visitors may also match wits with the 16th President by sitting in his office and dealing with the issues of the day. There are four theaters and an array of Lincoln family photos as well as a somber look at the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination. A recent and important museum acquisition is a rare edition of The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Lincoln in 1864. It is only one of eight in the world in public collections and has the distinction of being the only on n permanent public display. The Lincoln Museum also features one of the largest museum stores in Indiana. Open Tues-Sat 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sun 1:00- 5:00 pm. Plan to spend one half to two hours to see everything in the museum. Group tours are welcome. Wheelchairs are available. Free parking. Bus parking is also available. Admission: $4.99 Adults, $3.99 Children ages 5-12 & Seniors (age 60 ), $2.99 Groups.

McMillen Ice Arena
http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=48#About McMillen Ice Arena
3901 Abbott St., Fort Wayne
(260) 427-6761
McMillen Ice Arena has served the Fort Wayne community for almost 50 years. In that time, thousands of children and adults alike have learned to skate and participated in our extensive hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating programs.  Public skating sessions with skate rentals are also offered on a regular basis.

For museum information near Warsaw click here:
http://www.koscvb.org/museum.html

Putt-Putt Golf & Games
4530 Speedway Dr., Fort Wayne
(260) 483-7618
Family Fun Center, Miniature Golf with 3 Different 18 hole themed courses, go-karts, family and competition karts, arcade with redemption center and over 60 of the latest games.

Rainbow Lanes
850 S Briant St., Huntington
(260) 356-5512

Sechler’s Pickles
http://www.sechlerspickles.com/
5686 SR 1, St. Joe
(260) 337-5461
Sechler’s Pickles has been rooted in the community from as far back as 1913 when Ralph Sechler started his pickle business by running a pickle station in St. Joe, Indiana. Tours are available and visitors can pick up their favorite pickle flavors (39 in all) in the factory store.

Science Central
http://www.sciencecentral.org/
1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne
(260) 424-2400
Hands-on fun at Indiana's interactive science center. LaboraSTOREy offers fun, education, affordable, unique merhandise! Price: $6 adults; $5 children 3-12; $ 5.50 Seniors / Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 am- 5:00 pm; Sun 12:00- 5:00 pm; closed Mondays during the school year.

Skatin’ Station
544 North St., Auburn
(260) 925-2235

Splash Pad
Etna Ave & Maple St., Huntington
(260) 358-2323
This splash park is a cross between a playground and a wading pool, where children can run through brightly colored sprinklers, water jets, sprayers, and geysers.  There are also buckets that fill and spill and water cannons. The water drains off the non-slip concrete pad creating a zero depth.  Free to the public.

Swinney Homestead
1424 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
(260) 424-7212
The homestead includes the 1844 Swinney House, the 1849 log cabin and the herb garden. The house combines Federalist architecture with the Victorian-Italianate style. Group tours available by appointment.

Ultrazone Family Entertainment Center
http://www.ultrazoneftw.com/
1104 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne
(260) 471-6719
The Ultimate in family entertainment for your birthday party, schools, church, group and company functions.

Veterans Memorial National Shrine
2122 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne
(260) 625-4944
Memorial dedicated to all U.S. war veterans. Shrine museum includes over 5,000 military artifacts from the Civil War to the present.

Warsaw Biblical Gardens
http://www.warsawbiblicalgardens.org/contactus/index.cfm
Corner of Canal Street and SR 15N, Warsaw
The gardens, situated on approximately 3/4 acre, currently contain over one-hundred plants that are named in the Bible. A diversity of climates can be found in the Holy Land, which allows for most of its plants to be grown somewhere in the US. These gardens represent those plants hardy enough to the environs of the Midwest to survive here. Several tender plants that are grown in the gardens are wintered in greenhouses from October to April.

World War II Victory Museum
5634 CR 11 A, Auburn
(260) 927-9144
The World War II Victory Museum, located just minutes north of Fort Wayne, is home to the world's largest collection of military vehicles, uniforms and international artifacts from the Second World War. WWII veterans admitted free of charge. Rental facilities available.