Be Inspired at the Paradigm Gallery

If you're looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind gift that showcases Fort Wayne's creativity, visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art gift shop, the Paradigm Gallery. I was astounded at the wide variety of beautiful, unusual pieces.

I had mistakenly assumed the shop would be filled with paintings since it is an art museum. While there are serene prints by national and local artists, they are surrounded by hundreds of other art pieces of all media.

Shop the Paradigm Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana

The Paradigm Gallery features items from more than 75 local and regional artists and artisans! The collection is always changing, bringing fresh creativity into the gift shop.

FWMoA's permanent glass wing and other featured glass pieces are breathtaking to explore. After your stroll through the museum's glass collection, watching light, glass, and color at play, be sure to visit the Paradigm Gallery to pick up your own glass keepsakes.

There are also items for children in the gift shop. The kids' items are interactive and engaging — a great way for young ones to have hands-on arts fun!

There are still more items to be seen in the Fort Wayne Museum of Art Paradigm Gallery. Plan to visit the Museum of Art soon and allow plenty of time to browse in the gift shop. The museum is located in downtown Fort Wayne on Main Street, next to the Arts United Center. The museum offers convenient parking behind the building and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Paradigm Gallery at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
311 E. Main St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-422-6467

The Paradigm Gallery is open to the public during the museum's gallery hours, however, you'll want to take plenty of time to see all of FWMoA's fantastic exhibits!

Museum Admission

• Free to Members
• $10 Adults
• $8 Students (Pre-k - college)
• $8 Seniors 65+
• $25 Families
• Free general admission Thursday 5-8pm

Discount Programs

Military Discount

All veterans, military personnel and their families can visit the Museum at no cost Tuesday–Sunday with a valid military ID.

Museums for All Discount

Through the Museums for All program, individuals and families can visit the Museum at a discounted rate of $3 per person with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and valid photo ID.

Access Pass

In partnership with the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, FWMoA accepts the Access Pass. Access Pass holders qualify for $5 admission per household account member. Learn more.

Gallery Hours

• Sunday: 12-5pm
• Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm
• Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Closed: Mondays, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day.

Information current as of July 2025.

This post was originally published in July 2015 and has been updated. Last revised July 2025.