Indiana State Museum

Browse a wide variety of fossils, cut and uncut gemstones and minerals from all over the world at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ 18th annual GeoFest, happening February 19-21, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Visitors will...

No school or work on Presidents Day? Then this is the perfect day to visit one of the places around Indianapolis offering free admission for Presidents Day. Pro tip: Many of these places require advance registration in order to control...

Families looking for a creative outlet for their children over fall break can find the answer in a box — the Indiana State Museum’s Camp in a Box, where kids can learn about changing leaves, make snot slime, practice...

Through January 3, families can explore a colorful land of make-believe at the Indiana State Museum’s newest exhibit, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit,” which opened Sept. 19. In “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit,” children enter the world of...

The IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum will kick off a children’s summer movie series with two showings of family favorites per week. The cost for both adults and children will be $5 per ticket and for these screenings,...

Did you know many museums around Indianapolis offer free admission on different dates throughout the year? That means you and your family can enjoy all the benefits that a day at the museum provides, without breaking the bank. We've created this handy-dandy...

Free, family-friendly fun returns to the Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum beginning June 5 during Canal Nights and the Summer Under the Sails concert series. Both events are free and open to the public, and they take place...

Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum Celebration Crossing, the Indiana State Museum’s holiday experience, kicked off with a bang (or, we should say, a whir) as Santa made his arrival into Indianapolis via helicopter on the front lawn of...

The holidays can get busy, between the dinners, parties and other obligations. But the season is also about connecting with friends and loved ones. At the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, they've got your family outings covered. From...

My kids love going to the movie theatre, but they especially love seeing a movie in 3-D. It’s something about the combination of eye-popping images on the screen, cool glasses that they get to wear indoors, and the bucket...