Homeschool Programs

The Indiana State Museum offers classes, events and group visits for homeschool families that integrate art, history and STEM through hands-on exploration, gallery tours, outdoor investigation and more. Learn about these opportunities below or download our Indiana State Museum Educator Guide.

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2 hour programs, ages 6 - 13

Dive into a world of investigation and discovery during two-hour classes designed to stimulate interest in science, art, history and culture. Adults join their learners for an interactive family experience. Registration deadline three days before the program. 

$12/child, 25% discount for members 

Registration deadline three days before the program. 

Museum admission is included for students but must be purchased by accompanying adults or additional children if visiting the museum after the program on days the museum is open. The museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of some holidays. 

  • April 2024 | Eclipse (SOLD OUT)

    April 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    April 2, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    April 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

    Celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse by creating a telescope, learning interesting space facts and more. 

    To be added to our waitlist please call 317.232.1637.

  • May 2024 | Coding

    May 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
    May 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

    Level up your tech knowledge and dive into the world of coding. Explore different types of coding and test your skills through scratch coding and Spheros.

    Register

Half day programs, ages 6 - 13

During this drop-off program, we’ll test our skills and expand our knowledge through engaging interactive activities. Registration deadline three days before the program. 

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., drop-off starts at 9:45 a.m. and pick up is from 1 – 1:15 p.m.  

$30/youth, 25% discount for members 

Museum admission is included for students but must be purchased by accompanying adults or additional children if visiting the museum after the program on days the museum is open. The museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of some holidays. 

  • May 2024 | Wonderous Watercolor

    May 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Get inspired by the wonderous flowy nature of watercolor. Explore new ways to use this medium by creating negative space art and more.

    Register

Teen programs, ages 13 - 17

Investigate, discover and explore STEAM, history, and more through two-hour, hands-on experiences designed to stimulate and expand your interests. Youth can attend by themselves, or one adult can attend with their youth or with a group.  

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

$15/child; 25% discount for members 

Museum admission is included for students but must be purchased by accompanying adults or additional children if visiting the museum after the program on days the museum is open. The museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays with the exception of some holidays. 

  • May 2024 | Anatomy

    May 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes. Learn about the anatomy of the human body by dissecting our closet anatomical comparison: a fetal pig!

    Register
Field Trip

Homeschool Group Field Trips

Homeschool co-ops and homeschool educators and students may schedule a field trip and school program of your choice at the Indiana State Museum. Members of the Indiana Association of Homeschool Educators receive free daily admission with proof of membership. Groups of 10 or more qualify for the K-12 FREE field trip rate.

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Educational Programs

Whether it’s at the museum, in your classroom or virtual, we offer hands-on, exploratory, and interactive programs on a variety of topics that provide your students a fun way to learn about Indiana’s people, places and things through art, history and STEM connections.

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How We're Staying Safe

  • OUR CLASSROOM

    • We allow up to 20 students per session. We ask that families limit the adults that come to one adult per family.
    • There are five tables in our classroom that allow the flexibility for students to work with other students or work alongside with their adult.
    •  There will be a mix of individual, partner and group activities.
  • CLEANING

    • Both hand sanitizer and soap and water will be available for families to use as their discretion.
    • Tables and chairs will be cleaned after every program.
    • All materials touched will be cleaned after the program.
    • We are using 80% isopropyl alcohol, Virex, and cleaning wipes to clean items after use.
  • ADDITIONALLY

    • Masks are recommended for visitors ages 2 and older and are provided to visitors who would like them.
    • The museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays. We will still visit the galleries as it connects with our program content. This allows us to be the only people in the galleries, beyond museum staff.