EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM

Looking for things to do in Indianapolis? The Indiana State Museum is home to dynamic exhibits, engaging programs and events for all ages.

Whether you’re exploring our latest museum exhibits, coming in for a special program, or finding fun things to do with kiddos, there’s always something new to experience.

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  • Wildlings Playgroup at I Am Wild
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jun 26

    Wildlings Playgroup at I Am Wild

    Discover this playful exhibit with your little ones before the museum opens.

    • Ages 6 and younger
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Toddler Time: Exploring Your Senses
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jun 27

    Toddler Time: Exploring Your Senses

    Join us as we use our senses to explore our surroundings.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 – 10 am
  • America’s 250th Outdoor Summer Celebration
    Jun 27

    America’s 250th Outdoor Summer Celebration

    It’s an outdoor summer celebration for all ages!

    • All Ages
    • 2 – 6 pm
  • Small Wonders: Cardboard City
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jul 8

    Small Wonders: Cardboard City

    Design and build your own city from cardboard.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Small Wonders: Cardboard City
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jul 11

    Small Wonders: Cardboard City

    Design and build your own city from cardboard.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Member Appreciation Weekend
    Jul 11 – 12

    Member Appreciation Weekend

    A special gift for our members. 

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Marion County 4-H Summer Showcase Roadshow
    Jul 18

    Marion County 4-H Summer Showcase Roadshow

    See a variety of projects made by the talented youth of Marion County.

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 3 pm
  • Family Discovery Day: Space
    Jul 18

    Family Discovery Day: Space

    Journey through the solar system and discover what our celestial objects have to offer.

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 3 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Jul 19

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

    Experience the Indiana State Museum in a sensory-friendly way!

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Toddler Time: Pet Detectives
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jul 25

    Toddler Time: Pet Detectives

    Join us to solve a mystery of pet-posterous proportions!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Spill the Tea Series: Abe the Babe
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jul 25

    Spill the Tea Series: Abe the Babe

    Abraham Lincoln: 16th President of the United States, icon of U.S. history and … ladies’ man? We’re spilling the tea!

    • Ages 18+
    • 3 – 4:30 pm
  • Toddler Time: Pet Detectives
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Jul 29

    Toddler Time: Pet Detectives

    Join us to solve a mystery of pet-posterous proportions!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am