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, discovering local artists at the Hoosier Art Salon, or finding fun things to do with kids, there’s always something new to experience.

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  • Small Wonders: Space Exploration
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Jul 12

    Small Wonders: Space Exploration

    We’ll become astronauts as we design space suits, build rockets and create our own space-inspired artwork.

    • Ages 3 – 5 years
    • 10 am – 11 am
  • Curiosity Cube 2025
    Registration Required

    Jul 18

    Curiosity Cube 2025

    Come explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence!

    • All Ages Welcome
    • 11:30 am – 3 pm
  • Family Discovery Day: Space

    Jul 19

    Family Discovery Day: Space

    Meet real space experts, build your own rocket and discover what it takes to be a space explorer. 

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 3 pm
  • Toddler Time: Wacky Water
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Jul 26

    Toddler Time: Wacky Water

    Splash around with us as we explore the ways we use water!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 am – 10 am
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon

    Jul 27

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

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

    • All Ages
    • 3 pm – 5 pm
  • Toddler Time: Wacky Water
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Jul 30

    Toddler Time: Wacky Water

    Splash around with us as we explore the ways we use water!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 am – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: Wacky Water
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Jul 31

    Toddler Time: Wacky Water

    Splash around with us as we explore the ways we use water!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 am – 11 am
  • Small Wonders: Toy Engineering
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 6

    Small Wonders: Toy Engineering

    Deconstruct toys to build something brand new!

    • Ages 3 – 5 years
    • 10 am – 11 am
  • Stay and Play
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 7

    Stay and Play

    Young children and their caregivers participate in sensory experiences, STEM activities and even make music in Firefly Landing.

    • Ages 18 months – 6 years
    • 10:30 am – 12 pm
  • Small Wonders: Toy Engineering
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 9

    Small Wonders: Toy Engineering

    Deconstruct toys to build something brand new!

    • Ages 3 – 5 years
    • 10 am – 11 am
  • Young Explorers: Starry Night
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 9

    Young Explorers: Starry Night

    Hands-on science, art and sensory activities based on the night sky.

    • Ages 4-6 years
    • 1 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon with the Autism Society

    Aug 17

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon with the Autism Society

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

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm