James M. Stewart Museum

The Jimmy Stewart Museum is an exhibition hall devoted to American performer James Stewart that is situated in Stewart's main residence of Indiana, Pennsylvania. The historical center is situated in the performer's main residence of Indiana, Pennsylvania on the third floor of the Indiana Public Library. The exhibition hall features the motion picture profession of Stewart, incorporating his part in the 1946 Christmas exemplary. It's a wonderful life, and additionally his administration as a World War II aircraft pilot.

It contains ious ancient rarities from Stewart's adolescence, military profession, and home life, and also motion picture notices and memorabilia. Guests can likewise see a portion of Stewart's films in a copy 1930s theater. Stewart himself was initially against the foundation of the historical center, refering to his own unobtrusiveness, however was persuaded by the potential monetary profit of his locale. The gallery opened on May 20, 1995, with the performing artist's little girls Kelly Stewart Harcourt and Judy Stewart in participation.

Inside strolling separation of the historical center are a few other Stewart-related destinations, including his origination, youth home, his family's previous tool shop, and the Stewart statue on the courthouse grass. The historical center is directed by the James M. Stewart Foundation, a not-for-profit association, which additionally offers a few occasions including the Harvey Award displayed on the on-screen character's birthday in May, the "It's a Wonderful Life" celebration before thanksgiving, and a light-up night in late November.