Culture & Heritage
There are several unique cultures represented in Bloomington and a tremendous amount of local history and heritage, all adding to the interesting blend that makes this such a diverse yet unified community. Discover the area's storied limestone industry, or visit the only place in the Western Hemisphere where you can see real Tibetan stupas and more.
Visit one of the many cultural centers to learn more about the different segments of the community, or explore the local heritage through landmarks and historic sites. Contact the Bloomington Visitors Center for more information on walking tours through some of Bloomington's most fascinating historic districts.
Asian Culture Center
- 807 E. 10th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-856-5361
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Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
- Showers Common
- 7th and Morton Streets
- Suite 250
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-349-3700
- Fax: 812-349-3705
- Visit Website
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Bloomington Early Music Festival
- PO Box 734
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-331-1263
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Buskirk-Chumley Theater
- 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: 812-323-3020
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Canopy of Lights
- Downtown on the Courthouse Square
- Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: 812-336-3681
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Dagom Gaden Tensung Ling Monastery
- Cascades Park
- 102 Clubhouse Drive
- Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: 812-339-0857
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Downtown Bloomington Inc.
- 302 South College Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: 812-336-3681
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El Centro Comunal Latino (Latino Community Center)
- 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
- Located inside the Monroe County Public Library
- Bloomington, IN 47408 Phone: 812-355-7513
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First Nations Education and Cultural Center
- Weatherly Hall, Room 203
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-855-8414
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Fourth Street Festival of the Arts
- Between Fourth and Grant Streets
- in Downtown Bloomington
- Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: 812-335-3814
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Helene G. Simon Hillel Center
- 730 E. Third Street
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-336-3824
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Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour
- PO Box 55405
- Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: 317-767-7765
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Hinkle-Garton Farmstead Community Historic Site
- 2920 E. 10th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47401 Phone: 812-336-0909
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Hoagy Carmichael Room
- Archives of Traditional Music
- Morrison Hall - Room 006
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-855-4679
Indiana Festival Theatre
- Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center
- 275 N. Jordan Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47405-1105 Phone: 812-855-1103
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Indiana Heritage Quilt Show
- Bloomington Convention Center
- 302 S. College Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: 812-391-0009
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IU Summer Music
- 1201 E. 3rd Street
- Various venues
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-855-9846
- Fax: 812-855-9847
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La Casa Latino Cultural Center
- 715 E. 7th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: 812-855-0174
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Leo R. Dowling International Center (IC)
- 111 S. Jordan Ave.
- Bloomington, IN 47405 Phone: 812-855-7133
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival
- Lotus Education and Arts Foundation
- PO Box 1667
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-336-6599
- Fax: 812-336-3959
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Mathers Museum of World Cultures
- 416 N. Indiana Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47408 Phone: 812-855-6873
- Fax: 812-855-0205
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Monroe County Fair
- 5700 W. Airport Rd
- Monroe County Fairgrounds
- Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: 812-349-2575
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