The best arts & culture spots in Tippecanoe County

Take a relaxed loop through Hills and Dales Historic District, a neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places within walking distance to Purdue University that showcases many architectural styles and is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara House.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 28, 2026

Fort Ouiatenon brings 18th-century Indiana to life at the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a fall reenactment with French and Native American music, fife and drum, drills, and seriously good campfire cooking. This week, lock in tickets and start plotting candle-dipping, costume try-ons, and maybe a little axe throwing.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 5, 2026

When screen time isn't cutting it, Imagination Station brings the tinkering to life with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations and activities that spark curiosity for all ages. They also host field trips, birthday parties, and memberships, so you can make it a regular thing without reinventing your weekend plans.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 15, 2026

When you want a quick, satisfying dive into West Lafayette’s past, Caretaker’s Cottage West Lafayette History Center delivers bite-size exhibits, familiar names, and the kind of rabbit holes that start with "I'll just peek" and end with texting a friend about what you found.

From the Monticello newsletter, October 14, 2026

Swap another errand run for a wander through Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum, where exhibits and a fiber-optic battle map unpack 1811’s clash, then step outside to the 85-foot obelisk, wooded trails, and the History Store’s deep shelves on Indiana, military and Native American history.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, August 24, 2026

C. Steele and the Hoosier Group, plus standout ceramics and 1860s American Renaissance Revival furniture. It feels like a time-traveling house party for Indiana creativity, with a Sculpture Garden for a breather.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 21, 2026

Red Crown Mini-Museum is a pint-sized slice of local history with a practical twist.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 10, 2026

Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is serving up Lori Brubaker: "Rooted" right now, with August bringing Mary Pat Wallen: "Imperfectly / Perfect," Caleb Weintraub: "Body English," and a celebration of 40 years of ArtSmart: Indiana. Pop in for regional art that actually sparks conversation at dinner.

From the West Lafayette newsletter, October 3, 2026