Bringing the museum to you
Explore a variety of virtual resources our museum experts have created just for you. Gather around for early childhood story time, follow along for educational demonstrations or learn how to bake Indiana’s famous sugar cream pie.
Little Learners
The learning and fun doesn’t need to stop when you leave Firefly Landing. Miss Hayley and Mr. Evan bring you story times and interactive activities to enjoy in your own home.
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Demonstrations
The Indiana State Museum’s demonstration experts bring their exciting activities to you. View our demonstration playlist for scientific and creative videos.
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Behind-the-Scenes
Want to learn about unique artifacts from the comfort of your couch? Our collections experts give tours, and share their knowledge from the museum archive.
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Teaching Tuesdays
Our education specialists are making sure school stays in session at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites by sharing educational, step-by-step, activities with you.
Teaching Tuesdays Blogs
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Posted May 25, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Can you dig it?
We’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy for caregivers and their kids to do at home with materials you likely have on hand.
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Posted May 19, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Fossil Sketches
This week, we’re learning how to create fossil sketches!
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Posted May 10, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Wind Detectors
This week, learn how to make your very own wind detector!
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Posted April 29, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Ice Exploration
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, we’re exploring ice!
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Posted April 24, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Marble Maze
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, build your own maze!
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Posted April 20, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Pinewood Derby
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. Today, we’re looking at how you can do Pinewood Derby
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Posted April 14, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Tempera Paint
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, learn how to make your own paint!
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Posted April 2, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Chromatography Flowers
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. Today, we’re taking a look at making flowers!
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Posted March 30, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Density Jars
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. Today, we’re taking a look at density jars!
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Adults Night In
Tired of watching Netflix during your Saturday nights at home? Tune in to our #AdultsNightIn series for new, fun activities.
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Adults Night In Blogs
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Posted December 18, 2020
How to make a Reindeer Nose Cocktail
Until we can gather for a large party again, here's how to make some of our holiday cheer at home.
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Posted June 4, 2020
Adult's Night In: Space Night
With the SpaceX launching last week, it’s a perfect time to celebrate to celebrate space for this week’s Adults Night In!
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Posted May 23, 2020
Adults Night In: Mary Todd Lincoln Cake
The pandemic has changed so many plans, but many of us still miss the tradition of making and baking special meals.
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Posted May 14, 2020
Adults Night In: Naturalist Night
We are taking some inspiration from Gene Stratton-Porter, a famous novelist, naturalist and photographer, and becoming a naturalist for a night!
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Posted May 6, 2020
Adults Night In: Ice Age Date Night
Spend some time with your honey, strolling hand in hand in our ice tunnel while seeing Fred the Mastodon and our other Ice Age giants!
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Posted April 17, 2020
Adults Night In: Memory Box
Just because you can’t leave the house right now doesn’t mean you have to spend all your free time watching yet another movie at the end of the day.
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Posted April 4, 2020
Adults Night In: Baking!
Just because you can’t leave the house right now doesn’t mean you can’t bake up and enjoy a delicious treat at the end of the day.
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