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Carnegie Center for Art & History
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Amazing creative quit exhibit.

We were there in New Albany primarily for the farmers market and lunch at Toast on Market. However... read more

Reviewed 31 May 2023
Joe B
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Great place to spend an hour

My entire family enjoyed our time here. There are two permanent exhibits, one focusing on the... read more

Reviewed 25 June 2021
907blaked
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Tampa, Florida
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Reviewed 18 March 2015

We have popped in impromptu a couple of times over the winter. This place is a gem. First, it's free so you can't beat the price. Second, the range in the exhibits has been fabulous from art made with found pieces to shadowbox type exhibits of a miniature town with working parts that are just fascinating to watch by old and young. This could be a great educational opportunity for a family watching their budget; a wonderful, romantic date if a picnic were thrown in or a trip to one of the independent restaurants just minutes away added on; or an outing for a grandparent and grandchild where life could be enjoyed at a more leisurely pace.

Date of experience: December 2014
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Laura W, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Center for Art & History, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2015

Thank you for your review! I apologize that it has taken us this long to respond; we will be trying to respond to future TripAdvisor reviews on a more regular basis. We are thankful that we are able to remain free of charge with support from the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library (of which we are a department). The Yenawine Dioramas are indeed a favorite of visitors of all ages, and we even have a full-color gallery guide for that exhibit, complete with a scavenger hunt and other enrichment activities. Thank you for helping us work toward being a "more well-known gem" with your review!

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Reviewed 7 November 2014

It is well laid out, and very tourist friendly. The staff is very helpful and willing to share information. Its a nice respite on a hot and humid day.

Date of experience: May 2014
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Laura W, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Center for Art & History, responded to this reviewResponded 17 June 2015

Thank you for your review! I apologize that it has taken us this long to respond; we will be trying to respond to future TripAdvisor reviews on a more regular basis. We strive to be welcoming and helpful to visitors, so we truly appreciate you letting us know that we made your visit a pleasant one. Our current exhibit is "Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie", on display through July 11, 2015. We invite you to come back soon for a visit and beat the heat with our "cool" art quilts.

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Reviewed 24 September 2014

Among all the things there are to see and do in the Clark/Floyd County area, do not miss the Carnegie Center. They have the most amazing underground railroad exhibit. And one special feature is the well documented story of a woman who made it to Union lines and her adventures traveling, and becoming a part of, the army’s victories in some of the most famous battles of the civil war. What a story!
There are other cool features of this building. It’s architecture is interesting, inside and out. And they have interesting exhibits beside the underground railroad. They have art galleries and a cute exhibit called “Grandpa Makes a Scene”. All this and it’s free. Do not miss it!

Date of experience: September 2014
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Laura W, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Center for Art & History, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2015

Thank you for your very positive review! I am sorry it has taken us this long to respond; we will be trying to respond to future TripAdvisor reviews on a more regular basis. We are fortunate to have so much documented information about the life of Lucy Higgs Nichols, as you mentioned. In our "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage" exhibit, the film of the same name makes the point that very often we do not know the names or the faces of the men and women involved in the Underground Railroad, since these illegal and risky activities had to be concealed, in the hope of success. Thanks to the hard work of the researchers involved in tracking down Lucy's story (three local historians based in New Albany), we *do* have a name and a face for Lucy's remarkable and inspiring story. We're glad you enjoyed our other exhibits, and we hope you can visit us again.

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Reviewed 22 May 2014

As I said this is an overlooked gem in New Albany. It is worth a visit on a hot muggy day to beat the heat and see some local and regional art.

Date of experience: May 2014
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Laura W, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Center for Art & History, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2015

Thank you for taking time to post a review! I apologize that it has taken us this long to respond; we will be trying to respond to future TripAdvisor reviews on a more regular basis. Our current exhibit is "Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie", on display through July 11, 2015. We invite you to come back soon for a visit and stay cool with our "cool" art quilts.

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Reviewed 30 March 2014

The exhibit on slavery in New Albany prior to and during the Civil War--especially at it relates to the underground railroad--is excellent. The variety of material--from bills of sale, copies of newspaper articles, photographs, and commentary from those living at that time who offered stories about what happened in the community--was excellent. I especially enjoyed the film that we saw halfway through. I am especially pleased that this museum celebrates local artists. A wonderful and significant gift to the downtown area.

Date of experience: March 2014
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Laura W, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Center for Art & History, responded to this reviewResponded 16 June 2015

Thank you for your review! I am sorry it has taken us this long to respond; we will be trying to respond to future TripAdvisor reviews on a more regular basis. We are proud to be a part of a growing downtown, and especially proud that our building has been providing a service to the New Albany community since 1904 (first as the New Albany Library and then as the Floyd County Museum, which later became the Carnegie Center for Art & History). And thank you for your praise for our exhibit on the Underground Railroad - we are glad to also be able to go out into the community and show the film you mentioned at schools, churches, and community centers. We hope to see you again soon.

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