Working Men's Institute (New Harmony, Indiana)

Working Men’s Institute
38°07′43″N 87°56′11″W / 38.1286°N 87.9363°W / 38.1286; -87.9363
LocationNew Harmony, Indiana, United States
TypePublic library, museum, archives
Established1838
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Websiteworkingmensinstitute.org

The Working Men's Institute (WMI) is a historic library and museum in New Harmony, Indiana. Founded in 1838 by geologist and philanthropist William Maclure, it is the oldest continuously operating public library in Indiana. The Institute continues to function as a library, museum, and archival center, preserving New Harmony's cultural and educational legacy.

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