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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  • Wisteria and Watercolors: An Art-Making Workshop
    Registration Required
    Feb 14

    Wisteria and Watercolors: An Art-Making Workshop

    Create your own floral masterpiece this Valentine’s Day.

    • Ages 10+
    • 1 – 2:30 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Feb 15

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

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

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Messy Mondays
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 16

    Messy Mondays

    Explore art, science and sensory exploration through hands-on, messy projects.

    • Ages 2 – 5 years
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Puzzle Party on Presidents Day
    Feb 16

    Puzzle Party on Presidents Day

    Get ready for a PUZZLING, fun-filled FREE admission day at the Indiana State Museum!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • GEOfest
    Feb 20 – 22

    GEOfest

    Whether a fossil or crystal enthusiast, GEOfest has it all!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Homeschool Half Day: Innovation Day
    Registration Required
    Feb 23

    Homeschool Half Day: Innovation Day

    Tackle exciting engineering challenges to design, build and problem-solve like real-world innovators.

    • Ages 6 – 13 years
    • 10 am – 1 pm
  • Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 25

    Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction

    Our tiny engineers will get plenty of opportunities to build and break in this workshop.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 26

    Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction

    Our tiny engineers will get plenty of opportunities to build and break in this workshop.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 28

    Toddler Time: Construction & Destruction

    Our tiny engineers will get plenty of opportunities to build and break in this workshop.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Stay and Play
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 28

    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
  • Homeschool Program: Illusion Academy
    Registration Required
    Mar 2

    Homeschool Program: Illusion Academy

    Dive into the world that blends creativity, physics and psychology.

    • Ages 6 – 13
    • 10 am – 12 pm
  • Homeschool Program: Illusion Academy
    Registration Required
    Mar 2

    Homeschool Program: Illusion Academy

    Dive into the world that blends creativity, physics and psychology.

    • Ages 6 – 13
    • 1:30 – 3:30 pm