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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  • 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
    • 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101
    Registration Required
    Mar 2

    Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101

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

    • Ages 6 – 13
    • 10 am – 12 pm
  • Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101
    Registration Required
    Mar 2

    Youth Homeschool Program: Storytelling 101

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

    • Ages 6 – 13
    • 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Family Literacy Day
    Mar 6

    Family Literacy Day

    A fun-filled day of read-alongs in different languages!

    • Families with children ages 6 and younger
    • 10 am – 4 pm
  • Spill the Tea Series: Mary Todd Lincoln
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Mar 7

    Spill the Tea Series: Mary Todd Lincoln

    From the White House to Bellevue Place, Mary Todd Lincoln’s life was anything but simple. We’re spilling the tea!

    • Ages 18+
    • 3 – 4:30 pm
  • Homeschool Teen Program: Hoosier Leading Ladies
    Registration Required
    Mar 10

    Homeschool Teen Program: Hoosier Leading Ladies

    Learn about historic women with ties to Indiana this Women’s History Month.

    • Ages 13 – 17
    • 1:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Small Wonders: Rescue Mission
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Mar 10

    Small Wonders: Rescue Mission

    Play pretend as we learn about what our emergency responders do.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Member Morning: Oh Look, a Bird!
    Registration Required
    Mar 11

    Member Morning: Oh Look, a Bird!

    Enjoy early access to our newest experience, Oh Look, a Bird! !

    • All Ages
    • 9 – 10 am
  • Small Wonders: Rescue Mission
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Mar 13

    Small Wonders: Rescue Mission

    Play pretend as we learn about what our emergency responders do.

    • Ages 3 – 5
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Young Explorers: First Responder Friends
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Mar 13

    Young Explorers: First Responder Friends

    Take a look at a day in the life of our first responders and save the day!

    • Ages 4 – 6
    • 1 – 2:30 pm
  • Messy Mondays
    Separate Ticket Rewuired
    Mar 15

    Messy Mondays

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

    • Ages 2 – 5 years
    • 10 – 11 am
  • Family Discovery Day: Agriculture
    Mar 20

    Family Discovery Day: Agriculture

    Explore and celebrate the impact agriculture has on our lives every day!

    • All Ages
    • 10 am – 3 pm