Celebrating America’s 25th Anniversary

This exhibition explores over two centuries of American identity through the enduring imagery of flags and patriotic symbols such as the iconic figure of Uncle Sam. This exhibit brings together works that examine themes of nationalism, unity, protest, memory, and myth, reflecting on how symbols have shaped the American experience across generations. Through the artwork the exhibition reinterprets familiar emblems—the Stars and Stripes, political signage, and civic iconography—to question what America has represented in the past and what it may become in the future. Both celebratory and critical, the works invite viewers to consider the power of visual symbols to inspire pride, provoke debate, and define collective identity.

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Symbols of Freedom asks a timely question: how do the images that once united America continue to speak in a changing cultural landscape?

Now showing through July 31, 2026.

Admission:

MMAA Members: Free
Elkhart County Residents: $10 per person, $8 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)
Non-Residents: $15 per person, $10 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)

Freedom, Dignity, and the Long Arc: A Commemorative Exhibition for the 250th Anniversary of the United States

This exhibition brings together Norman Rockwell’s most enduring moral statements on American life — works that define not just who we have been, but who we aspire to be. At its heart are the celebrated Four Freedoms (1943) — Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, andFreedom from Fear — painted during the nation’s darkest wartime hours as a reminder of the ideals worth fighting for.

Alongside them hangs The Golden Rule (1961), Rockwell’s luminous gathering of the world’s peoples beneath the words “Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You” — a vision of universal humanity that transcends borders and creeds. The exhibition culminates with “The Problem We All Live With” (1964), Rockwell’s unflinching portrayal of six-year old Ruby Bridges escorted to William Frantz Elementary School.

Together, these works trace a living conversation across two decades: the freedoms proclaimed, the dignity demanded, and the child who walked toward both. As the United States marks 250 years, they ask us the same question Rockwell always asked — are we yet the country we promised to be?

Now showing through July 31, 2026

Admission:

MMAA Members: Free
Elkhart County Residents: $10 per person, $8 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)
Non-Residents: $15 per person, $10 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)

Celebrating the Artistic Heritage of Indiana

Indiana has always been a place that inspires — from the rolling, sun-dappled hills of Brown County to the flat, patterned farmlands of the north, from small-town traditions to the bold ideas that put Hoosier artists on the world stage. Hoosier Made brings together a diverse collection of works that celebrate the landscapes, communities, people, and ideas that define this remarkable state and the artists who have called it home. This exhibit showcases many never before seen works in the museum’s permanent collection from artists such as T.C. Steele, Robert Indiana, William Forsyth and Homer Davisson to local and regional artists, Ted Drake, Joe Mayberry, Susie Lehman, Abner Hershberger and more.

This exhibit celebrates the artistic heritage of Indiana by showcasing a diverse collection of works inspired by its landscapes, communities, people, traditions, and ideas. From serene landscapes to contemporary expressions, the artworks in this exhibit highlight the creativity and perspective of artists connected to Indiana.

Now showing through June 28, 2026

Admission:

MMAA Members: Free
Elkhart County Residents: $10 per person, $8 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)
Non-Residents: $15 per person, $10 per child – 12 and under
(Children under 3 Free)