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  • Nov. 29 - Jan. 5

    Celebration Crossing

    Visitors experience the magic of the holidays during this all-ages celebration.

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  • Released November 16, 2016

    10 reasons to celebrate the holidays

    We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, “Nobody does the holidays like the Indiana State Museum.”

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  • Released July 26, 2021

    97th Annual Hoosier Salon Opens August 21

    This year’s exhibit will feature 145 artworks in seven categories and seven artists are being featured for the first time.

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  • Released November 7, 2022

    Celebration Crossing is back

    The Indiana State Museum kicks into holiday mode Nov. 25 when Santa Claus’s bright red helicopter lands on the front lawn.

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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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  • Released November 8, 2018

    Celebration Crossing returns to the museum

    The holiday season will begin at the Indiana State Museum on Nov. 23, when Santa arrives.

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  • Released November 7, 2019

    Celebration Crossing returns

    The holiday season will kick off at the Indiana State Museum on Nov. 29, when Santa arrives via helicopter on the museum’s front lawn at noon.

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  • Released November 17, 2017

    Celebration Crossing to Usher in Holidays

    On Nov. 24, Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum will begin for the season.

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  • Released May 23, 2018

    Free summer fun kicks off June 6

    Free, family-friendly fun returns to the Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum.

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  • Released December 22, 2017

    Ring in New Year with Family New Year's Eve

    On Dec. 31, families, kids and kids-at-heart can welcome 2018 at Family New Year’s Eve at the Indiana State Museum.

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  • Released November 3, 2021

    New addition to Celebration Crossing

    Celebration Crossing will feature a new 13,000-square-foot, 4½-minute train ride called the Snowfall Express.

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