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Indiana State Museum

650 W. Washington St.

Our world-class institution features unique exhibits and hands-on experiences that showcase the stories, events and characters that have helped shape Indiana’s history. Located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world to Indiana.

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Upcoming Events

May

202418may10:00 am11:00 amSmall Wonders: Waves, Water and Weather10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Preschoolers,Storytime

202418may1:00 pm2:30 pmYoung Explorers: Farm Animals1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Storytime

202418may1:00 pm2:30 pmYoung Explorers: Farm Animals1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event

202419may3:00 pm5:00 pmIndiana State Museum: Sensory Friendly Afternoon3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Sensory Friendly,Special NeedsFilterSensory-Friendly

202419may10:00 pm11:00 pmToddler Time: Forest Animals10:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202425may9:00 am10:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Storytime,Toddlers

202425may9:00 am10:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202425may10:30 am12:30 pmStay and Play10:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202425may10:30 am12:30 pmStay and Play10:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Storytime

202429may10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202429may10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Storytime,Toddlers

202430may10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202430may10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202430may10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Building Blocks10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Storytime,Toddlers

June

202404jun10:00 am11:00 pmSmall Wonders: Bees and Butterflies10:00 am - 11:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202405jun5:00 pm7:00 pmCanal Nights: Summer Celebration5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event

202405jun6:00 pm8:00 pmCanal Nights - Summer Celebration6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryFree,Museum/Zoo EventFilterFree

202405jun10:00 pm11:00 amSmall Wonders: Bees and Butterflies10:00 pm - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202408jun10:00 am11:00 amSmall Wonders: Bees and Butterflies10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202408jun1:00 pm2:30 pmYoung Explorers: Science of our Senses1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202415jun10:00 am5:00 pmFree Day! Juneteenth at the Indiana State Museum10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryFree,Free Admission Day,Museum/Zoo EventFilterFree

202415jun10:00 pm5:00 pmJuneteenth Celebration10:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryCraft Event,Free,Museum/Zoo Event,Music/Dance Performance

202416jun3:00 pm5:00 pmIndiana State Museum: Sensory Friendly Afternoon3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Sensory Friendly,Special NeedsFilterSensory-Friendly

202420jun10:00 pm11:00 amToddler Time: Indiana Animals10:00 pm - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202422jun9:00 am10:00 amToddler Time: Indiana Animals9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

July

202409jul12:00 pm12:00 pmSmall Wonders: Mission to Mars12:00 pm - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202412jul7:00 pm9:30 pmAdult Summer Camp7:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryAdults Only,Camping/Overnight,Museum/Zoo EventSeasonalSummer Fun

202413jul12:45 pm12:45 pmSmall Wonders: Mission to Mars12:45 pm - 12:45 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202413jul1:00 pm2:30 pmYoung Explorers: Fireworks Fun1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202420jul10:00 am3:00 pmFamily Discovery Day: Space10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event

202421jul3:00 pm5:00 pmIndiana State Museum: Sensory Friendly Afternoon3:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Sensory Friendly,Special NeedsFilterSensory-Friendly

202424jul10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Wonderful Water10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202424jul6:00 pm8:00 pmCanal Nights – Back to School Blowout6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryFree,Museum/Zoo EventFilterFree

202425jul10:00 am11:00 amToddler Time: Wonderful Water10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers

202427jul9:00 am10:00 amToddler Time: Wonderful Water9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-04:00) Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.CategoryMuseum/Zoo Event,Toddlers