Indiana State Museum

Indiana State Museum We ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories and create connections. See our community guidelines in the "About" section.

Visit us in downtown Indianapolis and explore three floors of Indiana's culture, art, history, science and more! Explore one of Indianapolis' top attractions. The Indiana State Museum in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis is the place to go to uncover Indiana’s secrets. The museum houses exhibits on science, art, culture and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present

day. The museum provides stunning views and architecture, making it a great venue for weddings, special events or meetings. The Indiana State Museum is home to the Farmers Market Café, the Indiana Store gift shop and the IMAX Theater, Indiana’s largest movie screen. The Indiana State Museum is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites system. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Social Media Community Guidelines

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites uses various social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, et al.) (“Accounts”) to support its mission to serve as a catalyst for informal lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places and things. Accounts are moderated by the marketing and communication staff. The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is not responsible for any content or comments generated by other users (“Users”). With its posts, Users acknowledge that the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is not responsible for any content or comments shared on the Accounts. User acknowledges that the Accounts are public, and not confidential. Representations and Warranties:
By posting on an Account, User represents and warrants that it has all the necessary rights to post the content, including intellectual property rights. Further, User represents and warrants that its content complies with the Standards of Conduct set forth in these Guidelines. Standards of Conduct:
We respectfully ask our community to engage in discussions that are constructive and inclusive, and to honor the following guidelines when commenting to posts from this Account. Abusive behavior, including the following activities, is in violation of the Standards of Conduct and are prohibited activity in connection with the Accounts:
• All public contributions to this page should be of a positive, considerate, productive, relevant and informed nature.
• Users should refrain from posts that are inappropriate, off topic, excessively repetitive, and/or disruptive to the online community. User should not post content that:
• Is false, deceptive, or misleading, whether intentional or incidental.
• Is unlawful, defamatory, libelous, or obscene
• Infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights of others
• Is considered political commentary.
• Is offensive, harassing, threatening, or has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating or hostile environment.
• Uses racial or ethnic slurs, personal insults, obscenity, derogatory or other offensive language.
• Is foul, inflammatory or discriminatory language.
• Constitutes an attack that threatens the safety of individuals or members of any governmental agency, organization, or company.
• Includes third-party advertisements, promotions, solicitations, spam, flaming, or flooding. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in comments being deleted from the Accounts and Users being banned at the discretion of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

06/24/2026

🎆 We're kicking the U.S.A.'s birthday off with a bang! Explore firework science, play yard games and more at our America's 250th Outdoor Summer Celebration with White River State Park. >> https://bit.ly/43HQJ6b

Meet us at Celebration Plaza on June 27 for the free festivities.

🌼 Happy Pollinator Week! Did you know that you can help the local ecosystem just by planting a garden? Growing Indiana-n...
06/22/2026

🌼 Happy Pollinator Week! Did you know that you can help the local ecosystem just by planting a garden?

Growing Indiana-native wildflowers, redbud trees and other plants that attract pollinators like bees, bats and butterflies can play a huge role in supporting our state's environment. You can see lots of examples of native plants in the Watanabe Family Gardens!

Our pollinator gardens are made possible by Corteva Agriscience, sponsors of our Bee Welcoming to Indiana’s Pollinators program.

Our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration was a fun-filled day for the whole community!Thank you to our visitors, vendors, per...
06/20/2026

Our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration was a fun-filled day for the whole community!

Thank you to our visitors, vendors, performers and community partners for helping us make this a wonderful day.

We also thank the Lacy Foundation for supporting this free admission day, the Indy Arts Council and Katz, Sapper & Miller for supporting our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, supporting sponsors of our Health and Wellness Fair.

Happy Juneteenth! This day was a pivotal moment in our country's story — and it's often misunderstood. As we celebrate, ...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! This day was a pivotal moment in our country's story — and it's often misunderstood. As we celebrate, let's dive into some of the common misconceptions surrounding this important holiday. >> https://bit.ly/43LbEVN

Read more in our new blog, "Correcting Misconceptions About Juneteenth."

Image from Harper’s Weekly; Feb. 21, 1863

06/18/2026

👀 Did you catch UnclePudgy's breed on the board? Let us know in the comments if you know what type of cat he is! >> https://bit.ly/4cIcwi7

See the world through your furry friend's eyes at Cats & Dogs through Sept. 27. This experience is supported by Subaru of Indiana Automotive.

06/17/2026

🫧 It’s time for our outdoor sculpture’s annual bath!

“Mondrian” by Don Gummer, 2014

06/16/2026

Hannah AND Hoosier culture? That’s the best of both worlds! >> https://bit.ly/4qYHtnW

Explore Indy A to Z through June 28. This experience is presented by OneAmerica Financial and supported by the Efroymson Family Fund.

Explore the A-B-Cs of I-N-D-Y for two more weeks at Indy A to Z!>> https://bit.ly/4qYHtnWDiscover every corner of Indian...
06/15/2026

Explore the A-B-Cs of I-N-D-Y for two more weeks at Indy A to Z!>> https://bit.ly/4qYHtnW

Discover every corner of Indianapolis’ rich culture from racing and writing to notorious criminals and game-changing entrepreneurs through June 28.

This experience is presented by OneAmerica Financial and supported by the Efroymson Family Fund.

06/12/2026

See our state's original constitution up close through July 5 at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site! >> https://bit.ly/3RWu0QW

Enjoy free admission, live performances, special programs and local vendors at our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration on Ju...
06/09/2026

Enjoy free admission, live performances, special programs and local vendors at our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration on June 20! >> https://bit.ly/4va0JRB

Celebrate community and culture with us at this free admission day supported by the Lacy Foundation.

This event is supported by the Indy Arts Council and Katz, Sapper & Miller. The Health and Wellness Fair is supported by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Address

650 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN
46204

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13172321637

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