Shopping and Dining

Visit The Indiana Store for a variety of Indiana-made and Indiana-themed items. You’ll find one-of-a-kind items including art, posters, jewelry, shirts and sweatshirts, books, greeting cards and collectibles. Youth will enjoy novelty candy, toys, stuffed animals and other treats. Proceeds from the sale of all merchandise benefit the Indiana State Museum.

Enjoy the best view in the city at the museum’s Farmers Market Café. With indoor and outdoor seating, the menu is reflective of Indiana’s heritage as a source of fresh, local produce with seasonal menus and fresh soups, salads and sandwiches.

Enjoy lunch during the Celebration Crossing holiday season, Nov. 27, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027. We serve traditional favorites inspired by the original L.S. Ayres Tea Room™, including chicken velvet soup and chicken salad. Or, try a classically-inspired tea room experience with hot tea, tea sandwiches and pastries.

The tea room is available for rental to parties of 15+ year-round. Make your reservations now by calling visitor services at 317.232.1637 or by using Open Table.