The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has announced a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund a major transformation at the New Harmony State Historic Site.

The multi-year project, expected to be completed by 2028, will create interactive and immersive experiences that explore the town’s rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The centerpiece will be an enhanced interpretive exhibit at Community House No. 2 featuring new technology and spaces for public events, archives, and administration.

Additional improvements will include new art installations at the Thrall’s Opera House, Scholle House, and Harmonist Labyrinth — all designed to engage visitors with the town’s Utopian history.

The grant is part of Lilly Endowment’s Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative, which helps organizations portray religion’s role in history and culture. A separate $2.5 million grant was also awarded to support Historic New Harmony, a program of the University of Southern Indiana.

Visitors can continue to explore the New Harmony State Historic Site through guided and self-guided tours. More information is available at indianamuseum.org.