Oct 710 a.m.–11 a.m.
Events at Indiana State Museum
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.
650 W. Washington St.
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Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Oct 96 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Night at the Boo Bash
Monday October 12
Oct 1210 a.m.–11 a.m.
Messy Mondays
Saturday October 17
Oct 1710 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm
Oct 171 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Ghost Detectives
Sunday October 18
Oct 183 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Monday October 19
Oct 1910 a.m.–11 a.m.
Messy Mondays
Wednesday October 21
Oct 217 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters
Friday October 23
Oct 237 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters
Saturday October 24
Oct 249 a.m.–10 a.m.
Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
Wednesday October 28
Oct 2810 a.m.–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
Thursday October 29
Oct 2910 a.m.–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
Wednesday November 4
Nov 410 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Explosive Art
Saturday November 14
Nov 141 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Space Explorers
Sunday November 15
Nov 153 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Wednesday November 18
Nov 1810 a.m.–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm
Thursday November 19
Nov 1910 a.m.–11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm
Saturday November 21
Nov 219 a.m.–10 a.m.
Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm
Friday November 27
Nov 2710 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebration Crossing Opening Day: Santa Arrives by Helicopter
Nov 2710 a.m.–5 p.m.
Celebration Crossing: Opening Day
Saturday November 28
Nov 288 a.m.–8:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m., 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Sunday November 29
Nov 299 a.m.–10 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Wednesday December 2
Dec 210 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Icy Adventure
Friday December 4
Dec 49 a.m.–10 a.m.
Magical Mornings
Saturday December 5
Dec 59 a.m.–10 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Dec 510 a.m.–11 a.m.
Small Wonders: Icy Adventure
Dec 51 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Young Explorers: Let it Snow
Sunday December 6
Dec 69 a.m.–10 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Tuesday December 8
Dec 86 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Snowflake Pajama Party
Friday December 11
Dec 119 a.m.–10 a.m.
Magical Mornings
Saturday December 12
Dec 128 a.m.–8:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m., 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Sunday December 13
Dec 139 a.m.–10 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Friday December 18
Dec 189 a.m.–10 a.m.
Magical Mornings
Saturday December 19
Dec 199 a.m.–10 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
Sunday December 20
Dec 208 a.m.–8:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m., 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Dec 203 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Sunday December 27
Dec 2710 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kwanzaa Community Festival
Thursday December 31
Dec 316 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Family New Year’s Eve
Dec 316 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Family New Year’s Eve at the Indiana State Museum
Monday January 18, 2027
Jan 1810 a.m.–5 p.m.