New Harmony State Historic Sites Guided Walking Tours

Discover Utopia: Guided Walking Tours with New Harmony State Historic Sites

New Harmony is no ordinary small town—it’s a place where bold experiments in community, faith, and progress once tried to reshape the world. Twice in its history, people here set out to build utopia, and while their visions didn’t last, the legacy they left behind continues to inspire visitors today.

On a guided tour of the New Harmony State Historic Sites, you’ll step inside remarkable buildings that tell the story of these daring ventures. From the Harmony Society’s disciplined, faith-driven community to Robert Owen’s ambitious experiment in science, education, and equality, the town reveals how dreams of a better world collided with the realities of everyday life.

Our knowledgeable guides bring these stories to life, sharing not only the successes and struggles of New Harmony’s past but also the enduring ideas that still resonate today. Along the way, you’ll explore historic homes, striking architecture, and landmarks that reflect both the spiritual devotion and the social innovation that made New Harmony famous.

Whether you come for the history, the architecture, or the chance to reflect on what it means to imagine a “perfect society,” New Harmony State Historic Site offers a guided tour unlike any other.

Plan your visit today and experience the history—and the hope—that continue to make New Harmony unforgettable.  

Our 90 minute walking tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting our website (https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/new-harmony-historic-site/) or at the door.  Tours start at Community House Number 2 at 410 Main Street, New Harmony, IN, 47631.  For more information, please call 812-682-3702.