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Surround yourself with vibrant images that reveal

Surround yourself with vibrant images that reveal life's microscopic wonders when Nikon Small World opens Dec. 1! Swipe to preview some of the top photos you'll see from the 48th annual @nikoninstruments competition, including:
📷 Embryonic hand of a gecko
📷 Dinosaur bone
📷 Daddy long-legs spider
📷 Blood vessels of a mouse
#IndianaStateMuseum #indianaexplored #nikonsmallworld #microscope #photography #sciencephotography

Santa knows how to make an entrance! 🎅 For the

Santa knows how to make an entrance! 🎅 For the big opening of Celebration Crossing 2023, the Jolly Old Elf arrived in style thanks to our friends @sweet_helicopters.

#indianastatemuseum #celebrationcrossing #santa #santaclaus #indianaexplored

Members experience the magic of Celebration Crossi

Members experience the magic of Celebration Crossing ✨

❄️ Limitless experiences
❄️ Discounted stocking stuffers
❄️ Exclusive member events and more!

Learn more at indianamuseum.org/memberships

ONE WEEK! 🙌 Celebration Crossing Opening Day is

ONE WEEK! 🙌 Celebration Crossing Opening Day is Nov. 24. 🎄

Watch Santa make his grand entrance by helicopter at 11 a.m. then be one of the first to hop aboard the Snowfall Express this year and more! 🎅🚁🚂

Watch the great reaction from art teacher Katie Po

Watch the great reaction from art teacher Katie Pourcho and her students after seeing their work here for the first time! Danville North Elementary School students, including Hadley Archer, created the dress for Katie to wear to the White House where she was recognized for being the 2020 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The full look is now part of our Global Indiana gallery.

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Giant snowflakes are only the beginning of our hol

Giant snowflakes are only the beginning of our holiday transformation! ❄️ We’ll be all decked out and ready for Santa’s big arrival to open Celebration Crossing on Nov. 24. Visit the link in our bio for details to plan your experience.

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