KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM

FORT WAYNE, IN

The Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Fort Wayne, IN is a unique gem in the city’s cultural landscape. Founded in 1983 by David and Marsha Karpeles, the museum houses an extensive collection of historical manuscripts, documents, and artifacts from throughout history.

The Karpeles Manuscript Museum features a rotating selection of documents and artifacts, allowing visitors to explore the breadth of human experience. Exhibits range from ancient Greek and Roman manuscripts, to original copies of the Declaration of Independence, to letters from the likes of Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.

The museum also boasts a library of over 10,000 volumes of rare and out-of-print books. In addition to its impressive collection, the museum hosts a variety of educational activities and events, including lectures, workshops, and performances.

The Karpeles Manuscript Museum is open to the public and admission is free. It is located in a historic building in downtown Fort Wayne, making it a great destination for those looking to explore the city’s cultural history.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT WAYNE IN. US MID #8401800058

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 2604566929
• website: http://www.rain.org

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM
3039 PIQUA AVE
FORT WAYNE
IN
46806

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