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Did you know our 92 county tree has 60 NEW ornamen

Did you know our 92 county tree has 60 NEW ornaments this year?

It's true - and we'll be getting 32 new ones next year as well, so that the entire tree will be updated. Artists from each county create the ornaments, which are then displayed on the tree in our Great Hall.

Read more about the project on our blog at indianamuseum.org/blog.

#IndianaExplored #ChristmasTree #IndianaHistory #HoosierHistory #CelebrationCrossing #indianaStateMuseum

What’s better in wintertime than a bowl of chick

What’s better in wintertime than a bowl of chicken velvet soup? 😋

This holiday season, treat your loved ones - or yourself 😉 - to a decadent lunch buffet in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room™ at the Indiana State Museum. Indulge in favorites including chicken velvet soup, tea-time sandwiches, miniature desserts and more.

#LSayres #Tearoom #IndianaExplored #ISMHS #IndianaStateMuseum #LoveIndy

All aboard! ❄️ 🚂 It’s always a perfect w

All aboard! ❄️ 🚂

It’s always a perfect winter day on the Snowfall Express. Hop on to meet whimsical animal characters hunkering down for winter. Then, visit with Santa or stop by our Reindeer Barn, all included with admission to Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum.

#IndianaExplored #CelebrationCrossing #IndianaStateMuseum #SnowfallExpress #ISMHS #HolidayFun

This holiday season, give the gift of endless adve

This holiday season, give the gift of endless adventures with an Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites gift membership.

Members enjoy access to our 12 locations across the state, as well as admission to more than 300 museums & science centers worldwide - leaving endless possibilities for where a membership could take you and your loved ones.

#IndianaMuseum #LoveIndy #IndianaExplored #ISMHS #GiftMembership

Explore the Cabin in Wildflower Woods all decked o

Explore the Cabin in Wildflower Woods all decked out for the holidays during "A Dream of Beauty" at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site on Sunday! 🎄

Take a tour through Gene Stratton-Porter's home nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake near Rome City, and see how the Hoosier author decorated her home during the Christmas of 1917. Plus, enjoy holiday goodies and crafts, take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the property, and visit with Santa during this annual holiday event from 1 to 5 p.m. 🎅

#indianaexplored #indianastatemuseum #genestrattonporter #ADreamOfBeauty #holidays #holidaydecor #INIndiana #VisitIndiana #indiana

Do you remember trips to the original L.S. Ayres T

Do you remember trips to the original L.S. Ayres Tea Room™ in the downtown department store? This #ThrowbackThursday photo shows staff in the original Tea Room around 1905!

Relive childhood memories – or create a new family holiday tradition! – with a lunchtime visit to the recreated L.S. Ayres Tea Room™ at the Indiana State Museum this holiday season. Learn more at indianamuseum.org/l-s-ayres-tea-room.

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