Carnegie Center for Art & History, Inc.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History is one of southern Indiana's cultural cornerstones. Housed in New Albany's original library building, we have ongoing exhibits about the history of the Underground Railroad in our region, and about the remarkable life story of celebrated Civil War nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols. We also feature rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, and many opportunities for hands-on learning. Our youth education program brings art and history experiences to thousands of children both virtually and in-person each year. As a branch of the Floyd County Library, the Carnegie Center is family friendly, accessible, and free admission.

We are asking our supporters to donate toward youth education programs throughout our service area. To continue this important work driving art education for youth in our community, we have made our fundraising goal $10,500.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History brings stories and art to the public to encourage them to think creatively and explore the world around them. The Carnegie Center also supports local and regional artists and amplifies their voices. Your Give for Good gift will allow us to reach students in our service area and support artists in our community as well.

*If you are renewing your Carnegie Center membership with your Give for Good donation, please notify us by email to lwilkins (at) carnegiecenter.org so we can update your membership record as paid through Give for Good. Thank you for your support!

Who We Are

The Carnegie Center for Art and History is one of southern Indiana's cultural cornerstones. Housed in New Albany's original library building, we specialize in local history and have permanent exhibits on the Underground Railroad, the remarkable life story of former slave, Lucy Higgs Nichols, and paintings by early Indiana artist, George W. Morrison. We also feature temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. We offer around 100 programs and events per year and all are free to the public. Overall, the Carnegie Center serves about 25,000 people a year. The Carnegie Center has no admission fee, is family friendly, and accessible.