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Alternative names: Population: 84.1 thous.Area: 23.44 mi²Elevation: 745 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°10'0"N, 86°31'45"W
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Bloomington Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bloomington offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: WonderLab, Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, Indiana University Art Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • wonderlab bloomington
    Museum • Science museum

    WonderLab

    WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...

  • assembly hall bloomington
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Assembly Hall

    Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, formerly named and still commonly referred to as Assembly Hall, is a 17,222-seat arena on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • memorial stadium bloomington
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Memorial Stadium

    Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the tenth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with a capacity of 52,626.

  • indiana university art museum bloomington
    Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum

    Indiana University Art Museum

    The Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University opened in 1941 under the direction of Henry Radford Hope. The museum was intended to be the center of a “cultural crossroads, ” an idea brought forth by then-Indiana University President Herman B Wells.

  • buskirk chumley theater bloomington
    Architecture • Theater • Historical place

    Buskirk-Chumley Theater

    The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater.

  • indiana memorial union bloomington
    Universities and schools • Indiana University

    Indiana Memorial Union

    The Indiana Memorial Union is a student union building at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana United States. It is located at 900 E 7th Street, facing the Jordan River and the Dunn Meadow.

  • kirkwood observatory bloomington
    Observatories and planetariums • Indiana University

    Kirkwood Observatory

    Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.

  • kelley school of business bloomington location map
    39°10'21"N • 86°31'6"W

    Kelley School of Business

    The Kelley School of Business is an undergraduate and graduate business school at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. As of 2017, approximately 7,500 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled on its Bloomington campus, as well as 1,740 students at the Indianapolis campus.

  • archives of traditional music bloomington
    Museum • Indiana University

    Archives of Traditional Music

    The Indiana University Archives of Traditional Music holds over 100,000 individual audio and video recordings across over 3500 collections of field, broadcast, and commercial recordings.

  • monroe county courthouse bloomington
    Tower • Old Northeast

    Monroe County Courthouse

    Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana is a Beaux Arts building built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

  • sanshin zen community bloomington
    Temple • Barclay Gardens

    Sanshin Zen Community

    Sanshin Zen Community is a Soto Zen sangha based at the temple Sanshin-ji in Bloomington, Indiana founded by Shohaku Okumura.

  • tibetan mongolian buddhist cultural center and kumbum chamtse ling temple bloomington
    39°7'23"N • 86°28'60"W

    Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple

    Sacred and religious sites • Temple

  • islamic center of bloomington
    39°9'48"N • 86°30'36"W

    Islamic Center of Bloomington

    Sacred and religious sites • Mosque

  • wylie house bloomington
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Wylie House

    Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.

  • glenn a black laboratory of archaeology bloomington
    Museum • History museum • Archaeological museum

    Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology

    The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.

  • lilly library bloomington
    Library • Indiana University

    Lilly Library

    The Lilly Library, located on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, is an important rare book and manuscript library in the United States. At its dedication on October 3, 1960, the library contained a collection of 20,000 books, 17,000 manuscripts, more than fifty oil paintings, and 300 prints.

  • mathers museum of world cultures bloomington
    39°10'12"N • 86°31'34"W

    Mathers Museum of World Cultures

    Museum • History museum • Art gallery

  • seminary square park bloomington
    Park

    Seminary Square Park

    Seminary Square Park, also known as the Seminary Park, is a historic public park located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. It was established in 1816 by an Act of Congress as the original site of Indiana Seminary, a preparatory school that by 1838 became Indiana University.

  • bloomington city hall
    City hall • Downtown Bloomington

    Bloomington City Hall

    Bloomington City Hall, also known as the Old City Hall and Fire Station, is a historic city hall located at Bloomington, Indiana. It was built in 1915, and is a three-story, rectangular, Beaux-Arts style limestone building. Additions were made in 1950 and 1972. It features a modest entrance portico.

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Bloomington – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bloomington, it's worth seeing attractions such as: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis), Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (Indianapolis).

  • the childrens museum of indianapolis49 milesNE
    Varied exhibits exploring arts and culture

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis stands as a vibrant beacon of creativity and education in Indianapolis, Indiana. Renowned as the largest children's museum in the world, this five-story playground of discovery offers an extraordinary array of exhibits...

  • indianapolis museum of art49 milesN
    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

    The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), nestled in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, stands out as a cultural beacon for art aficionados and casual tourists alike. This prestigious institution is renowned for its extensive collection that spans thousands of...

  • eiteljorg museum of american indians and western art indianapolis46 milesNE
    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.

  • indianapolis motor speedway museum46 milesN
    Museum

    Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Speedway, Indiana, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a mecca for motorsports enthusiasts and a treasure trove of racing history. This museum, situated within the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, offers visitors an up-close look at the...

  • victory field indianapolis46 milesNE
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Victory Field, Indianapolis

    Victory Field, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a quintessential American ballpark that beckons baseball enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. This modern facility, known for its classic charm and fan-friendly atmosphere, serves as the home of the...

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Best Time To Visit Bloomington

Learn when is the best time to travel to Bloomington weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Bloomington?

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What is the best time to visit Bloomington?

May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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