General Lew Wallace Study

Tripadvisor (60) · History museum in Crawfordsville, United States
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum - dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lew Wallace, author of Ben-Hur, soldier, diplomat, and more.

Reviews

Tripadvisor
5.0/5 · 60 reviews
Recent reviews
Kid Friendly
Tours
Any rating
Loading reviews...
May 12, 2024
As a civil war history buff and especially the Battle at Shiloh, we loved reading and hearing about Lew Wallace. I was surprised when I first read that he wrote Ben Hur. I've never read the book (I… Full review by MeryMeCo
Mar 29, 2024
Ben Hur was a favorite movie when I was a kid so it was a treat to visit Lee Wallace’s study. Our guide was great - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic Full review by texaspaula12
Jul 25, 2023
Worth visiting, either with friends, family, or solo. If you’re interested in the Civil War, Ben Hur, or both, it’s a must see! Full review by Basileios P

Questions & answers

Q:
Is the museum handicapped accessible?
A:
Hi Brian! The visitor center with our annual exhibit and gift shop is accessible, and our restrooms are accessible. Our grounds have a paved path that permits wheelchair access to the …
A:
Hi Brian! The visitor center with our annual exhibit and gift shop is accessible, and our restrooms are accessible. Our grounds have a paved path that permits wheelchair access to the grounds. Unfortunately the Study building itself has four steps leading up into the building, so it is not accessible. The $5 admission charge is only for the guided tour of the interior of the Study, so all of the accessible portions of our property are free to visit.
A:
Answer by Stephanie C · Oct 12, 2018
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Frequently asked questions

Q:
Is my copy of Ben-Hur worth anything?
A:
Was Lew Wallace a Christian?
Data from: BusinessWebsite
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Data from: Tripadvisor