TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A staple character in our local community. Larry Bird has inspired many generations. Here, in Terre Haute, they have brought him to life.
Celebrating its first year, the Larry bird museum, located in the Terre Haute Convention Center, walks you through Bird’s history.
An immersive experience, enjoyable for any age. Tennille Wanner, general manager for the Terre Haute Convention Center and Larry bird museum, said they bring in visitors from all over the country. Wanner said they’ve had visitors from San Diego, Boston and even Canada.
“We get a lot of folks that grew up watching Larry. So, we have our older demographic that comes in and they spend a lot of time in here because they can reminiscence and can look through the photos and listen to the interviews and say wow, I remember that, or I was at that. We hear a lot of stories,” said Wanner.
Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer and Tennille Wanner said they expect the numbers of visitors to grow as marketing efforts increase, and more people learn about the museum. Their next steps are billboards and interstate signage to catch the attention of travelers passing through Terre Haute. The Larry bird museum is free to enter and self-guided. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
