It is one of the few pre-1840 structures remaining in Bloomington and it is the only historic house museum in the county. Wylie House contains an outstanding collection of early to mid-19th century American furnishings, including many Wylie family artifacts, and a large collection of Wylie family letters and personal papers housed in University Archives. The mission of the museum is to preserve and study the house, artifacts and documents and through them to interpret for the public our local history and domestic heritage as it is embodied by the early Wylie home. The programs at Wylie House include many volunteer opportunities, such as guiding tours, quilting, heirloom gardening and seedsaving, and 19th century cookery. Wylie House is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 am-2 pm March through November.
Admission is free.
The museum is located at 307 East Second Street, the northeast corner of Second and Lincoln. Street parking is usually available on Second Street directly in front of the museum, or around the corner on Lincoln. Background picture is an original drawing by Theophilus Wylie, held by Indiana University Archives.