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  • 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
  • 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
    • 9 – 9:45 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
    • 9:30 – 10:15 am
  • Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall
    Registration Required
    Nov 29

    Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in the Great Hall

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

    • All Ages
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Holiday Sounds
    Registration Required
    Dec 2

    Holiday Sounds

    Enjoy the sounds of the season in the spectacular atmosphere of Celebration Crossing in the Great Hall.

    • All Ages
    • 10 – 10:30 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
  • Holiday Sounds
    Registration Required
    Dec 3

    Holiday Sounds

    Enjoy the sounds of the season in the spectacular atmosphere of Celebration Crossing in the Great Hall.

    • All Ages
    • 10 – 10:30 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
  • Holiday Sounds
    Registration Required
    Dec 4

    Holiday Sounds

    Enjoy the sounds of the season in the spectacular atmosphere of Celebration Crossing in the Great Hall.

    • All Ages
    • 10 – 10:30 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
  • Magical Mornings
    Dec 4

    Magical Mornings

    Little ones and their families can explore the magical holiday offerings before the museum opens for the day.

    • Families with children ages 6 and younger
    • 9 – 10 am