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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  • Homeschool Half Day: Color Science
    Registration Required
    Feb 8

    Homeschool Half Day: Color Science

    Investigate the science of colors as we test how colors work and what they mean.

    • Ages 6 – 13 years
    • 10 am – 1 pm
  • Homeschool Teen Program: Reverse Engineering
    Registration Required
    Feb 10

    Homeschool Teen Program: Reverse Engineering

    Sometimes you have to break it to make it!

    • Ages 13 – 17
    • 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Sensory Friendly Afternoon
    Feb 14

    Sensory Friendly Afternoon

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

    • All Ages
    • 3 – 5 pm
  • Messy Mondays
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 15

    Messy Mondays

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

    • Ages 2 – 5 years
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Heroic Humans and Amazing Animals on Presidents Day
    Feb 15

    Heroic Humans and Amazing Animals on Presidents Day

    Enjoy free museum admission as we discover the many ways people and animals save the day.

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • GEOfest: On the Rocks
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 19

    GEOfest: On the Rocks

    Explore three floors of gem, rock, fossil and mineral vendors while enjoying cocktails and light bites at this adults-only, after-hours experience.

    • Ages 21+
    • 6 – 8 pm
  • GEOfest
    Feb 19 – 21

    GEOfest

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

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Toddler Time: To the Rescue!
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 24

    Toddler Time: To the Rescue!

    Explore emergency response vehicles, pretend to be different types of everyday heroes and more.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Toddler Time: To the Rescue!
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 25

    Toddler Time: To the Rescue!

    Explore emergency response vehicles, pretend to be different types of everyday heroes and more.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Stay and Play
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 27

    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: To the Rescue!
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Feb 27

    Toddler Time: To the Rescue!

    Explore emergency response vehicles, pretend to be different types of everyday heroes and more.

    • Ages 18 – 36 months
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101
    Registration Required
    Mar 1

    Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101

    Put pen to paper as we delve into the art of storytelling.

    • Ages 6 – 13
    • 10 am – 12 pm