THINGS TO DO

The Interpretive Center

Step inside our newly transformed interpretive center to hear modern perspectives of Angel Mounds and the significance it still holds today directly from the descendants of this Mississippian community. Discover beautiful artworks created by the indigenous artists of today alongside the artifacts that inspired them.

This transformation was completed in collaboration with artists and historians who are living descendants in today’s federally recognized tribal nations including Delaware, Miami, Osage, Quapaw and Shawnee nations, among many others, and the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (IUMAA).

The project was made possible with funding from the state of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc.

We can all play a role in protecting and supporting Indiana’s pollinators. Bee Welcoming to Indiana’s Pollinators is a conservation and preservation effort made possible by our partners at Corteva Agriscience. The program focuses on cultivating the landscapes and gardens at each of our 12 locations across the state to support native plants and maintain diverse habitats to attract and support pollinators. When you visit, you’ll learn about the importance of protecting bees, birds and butterflies and how all Hoosiers can play a role in habitat conservation and restoration, which creates a welcoming space for these important pollinators. We can help these winged wonders by simply removing invasive species, planting pollinator-friendly plants and placing bee boxes. We hope you visit and see the important role you play and enjoy the vibrant gardens courtesy of Indiana’s pollinators.

Take a Hike!

Walk outside and take in the expansive view before you head out to explore the natural beauty of the Angel Mounds loop trail. Stop at the interest points dotted along the roughly 1.4-mile trail for a unique perspective of how the mounds were constructed and what they looked like to the people who lived here long ago.