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We are the keepers not only of facts and objects, but also of stories. And it’s part of our mission to share these powerful stories with you — everything from history and artifacts to celebrating the work of our incredible volunteers and staff.

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  • The Transit Center Mystery Bottles

    The Transit Center Mystery Bottles

    Museum staff recently discovered four sealed bottles containing their original liquids in one of our archaeological collections

  • Whiskers for Votes, or Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard

    Whiskers for Votes, or Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard

    Sept. 4 is World Beard Day, why did Abraham Lincoln grow what is likely the most famous beard of all?

  • LGBTQ+ Hoosiers and their impact on our culture

    LGBTQ+ Hoosiers and their impact on our culture

    From mathematicians to social activism and fashion design to politics, LGBTQ+ Hoosiers have made an enormous impact on our culture

  • Guest blog: The history of senior cords

    Guest blog: The history of senior cords

    Senior cords were an Indiana tradition unique to this state. The trend likely originated at Purdue University in the first decade of the 20th century

  • Nurturing the Garden at T.C. Steele – and at Your House

    Nurturing the Garden at T.C. Steele – and at Your House

    Lori Willis is a third-generation master gardener with 30 years experience. In other words, she's a great person to ask for gardening tips

  • Guest blog: Norman Norell’s fashion successes can be traced back to his Indiana roots

    Guest blog: Norman Norell’s fashion successes can be traced back to his Indiana roots

    Though Indiana is far from the fashion meccas of New York, Paris and Milan, several designers have their roots here in Indiana

  • From gimmick to game changers: How a touring basketball squad impacted Indiana’s hoops history

    From gimmick to game changers: How a touring basketball squad impacted Indiana’s hoops history

    How a touring basketball squad impacted Indiana's hoops history

  • Guest Blog: What’s in a Geode?

    Guest Blog: What’s in a Geode?

    Go inside these popular rocks to discover how their glittering crystals form

  • These Old Bones Will Tell Your Story

    These Old Bones Will Tell Your Story

    Fred the Buesching Mastodon still has stories to tell to help us understand the earth's past

  • Guest blog: United Women Create Action

    Guest blog: United Women Create Action

    It is important to remember how women, united in other social causes, gained valuable skills later used in the fight for suffrage

  • Guest blog: Bill Blass’ fashion designing dreams began in Indiana hometown

    Guest blog: Bill Blass’ fashion designing dreams began in Indiana hometown

    Bill Blass' fashion designing dreams began in Indiana hometown, but from an early age he seemed to have only one objective: to leave

  • Guest blog: Promoting World War II war efforts through posters on the home front

    Guest blog: Promoting World War II war efforts through posters on the home front

    Today marks the 76th anniversary of D-Day, the day when Allied forces invaded norther France during beach landings in Normandy