Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Visiting the Indiana State Museum

Are you feeling presidential? Explore what it takes to be president by participating in the Indiana State Museum’s Prehistoric Election! Visitors will learn about the candidates, including Fred the Mastodon, and cast their votes. Get hands-on by creating presidential self-portraits and building monuments.

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Visiting a state historic site*

From Greek Revival architecture on the banks of the Ohio River to the home of one of Indiana’s most beloved impressionist painters, the perfect day trip is just a hop, skip and jump away. Site access and tour space is limited. Please contact the site in advance of your visit to learn more and reserve your space.

Visit Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site to Celebrate Presidents’ Day with Abraham Lincoln, the 16^th president of the United States. Performances begin at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Learn more here.

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*New Harmony, Whitewater Canal and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Sites will not be open.