Programs


The Working Men’s Institute hosts a wide variety of adult and children's programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year.  The Friends of the WMI Lecture Series, children's story times, craft workshops and STEM activities are just a few of the diverse offerings that can be found at the Working Men’s Institute. Visit our calendar regularly to view our upcoming events.

Many of our past programs, including the Friends of the WMI Lecture Series are available for viewing.  Click here to view them in our Video Archives.

Pre-School Story Time

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Pre-School Story Time For Ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please register your child for this event by calling 812-682-4806, or emailing librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org 

Thursday,

Pre-School Story Time

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Pre-School Story Time For Ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please register your child for this event by calling 812-682-4806, or emailing librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org 

Thursday,

STEM Story Time

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Join us for an exciting session where Tamara Allison and Jean Kares will read a captivating STEM-related story, and engage you with other fun-filled and creative activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time!

Thursday,

How to Photograph and Enjoy the Solar Eclipse

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Andy Batt will host “How to Photograph and Enjoy the Solar Eclipse” on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. He will provide tips for capturing shots of the total solar eclipse that will be occurring April 8, 2024, using iPhones, Androids, and professional gear. Examples will be provided.

Wednesday,

Meet a STEM career – Electronics Maintenance

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. A career in STEM involves utilizing one or more of these areas to solve complex problems. Starting in March, on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, a successful STEM professional will be present at the WMI. They will share their insights about ... Meet a STEM career – Electronics Maintenance

Thursday,

Carlisle Wishard 2024 Eclipse

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Carlisle Wishard received her Ph.D. in planetary sciences from Purdue University in August 2023. Her research focus was on the formation and evolution of the inner solar system. In July 2023, she began working as the Director of Science Experiences at the Evansville Museum. Her current focus is to educate and engage the general public ... Carlisle Wishard 2024 Eclipse

Wednesday,

STEM Story Time

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Join us for an exciting session where Tamara Allison and Jean Kares will read a captivating STEM-related story, and engage you with other fun-filled and creative activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time!

Thursday,

STEM Story Time

Working Men's Institute 407 Tavern St, New Harmony, IN, United States

Join us for an exciting session where Tamara Allison and Jean Kares will read a captivating STEM-related story, and engage you with other fun-filled and creative activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time!

Thursday,

Community Events


While you can easily fill an entire day or even a weekend here at the Working Men’s Institute, there’s much more to do in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.  Look here to see a calendar of upcoming events and learn more about other places to visit while you’re in town.