Explore the Stories of Indiana
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites provides visitors with thousands of ways to experience the story of Indiana. At all 12 locations, you can discover the stories of real Hoosiers who changed the course of our state and step inside some of the real buildings where history was made.
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Released May 5, 2021
Museum exhibiting murals painted during protests
One year after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, we're reflecting on what occurred and why.
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Released March 29, 2021
T.C. Steele unveils new sculpture
The T.C. Steele State Historic Site will unveil a new sculpture by Brown County metalsmith and jewelry maker Amy Greely.
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Released February 12, 2021
Tour guide shares history of historic site
Blind tour guide shares history of Levi Coffin house - and her own family
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Released February 3, 2021
Indiana Public Media visits FIX
Indiana Public Media visited the Indiana State Museum for a look at FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis.
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Released January 28, 2021
FIX featured on University of Iowa podcast
Listen to President and CEO Cathy Ferree on an episode of “From the Front Row: Student Voices in Public Health”.
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Released January 28, 2021
FIX discussed on The Addicted Mind Podcast
President and CEO Cathy Ferree talks about groundbreaking exhibit on a new episode of The Addicted Mind podcast.
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Released January 21, 2021
Art and History Meet Nature
State of Nature: Picturing Indiana Biodiversity, a fine art/natural history exhibit will open Feb. 13 in the Indiana State Museum’s NiSource Gallery.
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Released December 15, 2020
ISMHS Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Master Planning.
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Released December 7, 2020
10 of the best winter exhibitions in the Midwest
FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis included in 10 of the best winter exhibitions in the Midwest.
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Released December 4, 2020
New Albany’s Culbertson Mansion raises nearly $1M
The Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is set to tackle its largest capital improvement to date.
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Released December 4, 2020
State historic Site to host ‘Gene’s Autumn Tea’
The public is invited to Gene’s Autumn Tea, Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site’s annual high tea.
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Released November 5, 2020
Celebration Crossing returns
Visit with Santa, ride the Santa Claus Express Train and more during Celebration Crossing Nov. 27, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021.
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