Local Exhibits

IU Art Museum, "An Ancient Muse: Classical Themes in Old Master and Modern Prints from the Thimme Collection" and "The Fine Art of Conservation: An Homage to Danae Thimme" exhibits on display until March 4. "Contemporary Sculpture from Malaysia" exhibit on display until April 1. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free public tours available at 2 p.m. Saturday. For information on group tours, call 855-1045. For information on special exhibits and events, call 855-IUAM. For general information, call 855-5445.\nAfrican American Cultural Center, "Countdown to Eternity," an exhibition of photographs of the late Martin Luther King Jr., on display until Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, closed weekends. For more information, call 855-3237.\nMathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave. -- "World Music: Themes and Variations," an exhibition of more than 150 music instruments from Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America. "Comparative Technology: A to Z," featuring items such as an Acoma Pueblo pot and an early automobile built in Bloomington in the late 1800s. "Instrumental Artifacts: Exploring Science as a Culture at Indiana University" examines historical scientific tools held by Indiana University. Hours: 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 855-6873.\nSoFA Gallery, Photography and sculptures of undergraduate and graduate students are now on display. Hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday. For more information, call 855-8490.