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  • Family Discovery Day: Archaeology
    Sep 5

    Family Discovery Day: Archaeology

    Discover stories from ancient civilizations, find hidden relics and piece together mysteries from the past!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 3 pm
  • Tinkerfest
    Sep 19

    Tinkerfest

    Tinkerfest is a two-day celebration of curiosity and creativity!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Sep 20

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

    Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way!

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Night at the Boo Bash
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 9

    Night at the Boo Bash

    Gear up for a spooktacular night of dancing, candy and fun activities for all ages!

    • All Ages
    • 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Oct 18

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

    Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way!

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 21

    Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters

    Join us for a night of family-friendly mystery and spooky intrigue!

    • Ages 6+
    • 7 – 8:30 pm
  • Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 23

    Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters

    Join us for a night of family-friendly mystery and spooky intrigue!

    • Ages 6+
    • 7 – 8:30 pm
  • Heroes from the Heartland
    Nov 8

    Heroes from the Heartland

    Join us in honoring Hoosier veterans who have selflessly served and continue to serve our country.

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 4 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Nov 15

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

    Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way!

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Celebration Crossing: Opening Day
    Nov 27

    Celebration Crossing: Opening Day

    Watch as Santa makes his grand entrance by helicopter and kicks off the holiday season!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
    Registration Required
    Nov 28

    Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room

    Enjoy a delicious and festive buffet breakfast with Santa and his helpers.

    • All Ages
    • 8 – 8:45 am
  • Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room
    Registration Required
    Nov 28

    Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room

    Enjoy a delicious and festive buffet breakfast with Santa and his helpers.

    • All Ages
    • 8:30 – 9:15 am