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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  • Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 17

    Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm

    Learn about farm animals, tractors and how food is grown.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Young Explorers: Ghost Detectives
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 17

    Young Explorers: Ghost Detectives

    Become a detective and solve the mystery!  

    • Ages 4 – 6
    • 1 – 2:30 pm
  • Stay and Play
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 24

    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
  • Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 24

    Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo

    Explore all things Halloween on this fun day for little ones!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 28

    Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo

    Explore all things Halloween on this fun day for little ones!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Oct 29

    Toddler Time: Halloween Hullabaloo

    Explore all things Halloween on this fun day for little ones!

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Small Wonders: Explosive Art
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Nov 4

    Small Wonders: Explosive Art

    Explore messy ways of making art and using real tools.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Native Americans: Beyond the History Book
    Registration Required
    Nov 12

    Native Americans: Beyond the History Book

    Join us for a special day of learning and exploring Native American’s continued impact.

    • Grades K-12
    • 10 am – 1 pm
  • Young Explorers: Space Explorers
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Nov 14

    Young Explorers: Space Explorers

    Explore space and become an astronaut for the day!  

    • Ages 4 – 6
    • 1 – 2:30 pm
  • Small Wonders: Explosive Art
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Nov 14

    Small Wonders: Explosive Art

    Explore messy ways of making art and using real tools.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Nov 18

    Toddler Time: Fall on the Farm

    Learn about farm animals, tractors and how food is grown.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Nov 19

    Small Wonders: Fall on the Farm

    Learn about farm animals, tractors and how food is grown.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am