Your one-stop shop for summer adventures

SUMMER break CENTRAL

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A collection of our most noteworthy objects | OPEN THROUGH OCT. 19

MUSEUM MARVELS

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A GAME-BASED CONSERVATION ADVENTURE | OPEN THROUGH SEPT. 1

AMAZING POLLINATORS

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CREATE, BUILD AND EXPLORE THIS SUMMER | CAMPS THROUGH JULY 30

SUMMER break CAMPS

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EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM, 11 HISTORIC SITES AND 300+ OTHER LOCATIONS

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At the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, visitors of all ages experience hands-on, minds-on opportunities in an atmosphere that ignites wonder and inspires curiosity. Creating connections and sharing unique stories at all 12 of our locations awaits!

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Let your curiosity run wild at summer camp!
FIND A CAMP
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Stories that surround you—explore the museum
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Big ideas, bigger impact for your students
Plan A Field Trip
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See what's happening this week at the museum
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DISCOVER our HISTORIC SITES

Each location has a unique story to tell. Whether you’re  interested in art or architecture, science or history, there’s something for everyone and every interest.

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One membership. Twelve Locations. 300+ other museums and science centers nationally. An Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites membership unlocks free admission and access to a world of discovery around Indiana and the entire country. Join today for limitless fun and cool experiences.

THIS WEEK at THE MUSEUM

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Small Wonders: Space Exploration
Jul 9
Small Wonders: Space Exploration
10 am – 11 am
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  • Jul 12
    Small Wonders: Space Exploration
    10 am – 11 am
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  • Jul 18
    Curiosity Cube 2025
    11:30 am – 3 pm
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  • Jul 19
    Family Discovery Day: Space
    10 am – 3 pm
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  • Jul 26
    Toddler Time: Wacky Water
    9 am – 10 am
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EXPERIENCES

WHERE PAINTINGS PEEK INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE

Explore Through the Eyes of an Artist and experience life in early 20th-century Indianapolis as John Wesley Hardrick saw it.
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From immersive free field trips to hands-on camps, our education programs ignite a passion for learning in students of all ages.

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Host your event in one of our inspiring spaces throughout the museum.

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From Abraham Lincoln artifacts to iconic works of Indiana art, explore our collection.