Indiana State Museum

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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

06/08/2026

Backseat drivers getting on your nerves? In the early 20th century, you could put them back in the mother-in-law seat! (Or jump seat, rumble seat, dicky — whichever you prefer.)

06/06/2026

🎲 Did you know Indy has its own board game? >> https://bit.ly/4qYHtnW

This International Tabletop Games Day, we’re celebrating two months to Gen Con with a niche bit of Indy’s gaming lore.

Learn “All About Indianapolis” at Indy A to Z through June 28. This experience is presented by OneAmerica Financial and supported by the Efroymson Family Fund.

06/03/2026

🧵 Julia Perry Stoneking was a DIY master! This entire bedspread was made of feed sack strings she collected over time.

06/02/2026

Indiana's original Constitution is returning to Corydon Capitol State Historic Site for the first time in 200+ years! Learn more. >> https://bit.ly/3RWu0QW

We're excited to share that the original 1816 Indiana Constitution will return to Corydon Capitol State Historic Site beginning with the 4pm tour on June 10th! >> https://bit.ly/3RWu0QW

This summer, our visitors will get to see this foundational document up close in the place where it was first written during site tours.

Thank you to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration for loaning this incredible piece of Indiana's story.

Photos from Indiana State Museum's post 06/01/2026

Paw-fect way to start the new month — we're back with more pet pics from our team in honor of Cats & Dogs The Exhibition! >> https://bit.ly/4cIcwi7

1-10: Elton, Theo, Dolly, Hildegard Von Boots, Shadow, Mr. Dobbins, Xander and Stella, Eddie and Woody, Dani and Luke and Danny

Cats & Dogs is supported by Subaru of Indiana Automotive and Paws Partner Bassett Services. This experience was created by Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in partnership with the Musée de la civilisation and produced byThe Imagine Team.

05/29/2026

Artist and designer Isamu Noguchi’s work was so popular that copycats would be on the market before his real pieces were even released! >> https://bit.ly/4wDuc7H

See these objects and discover Noguchi’s impact in Indiana and beyond in our Global Indiana gallery on Level 2.

05/29/2026

POV: You’re breaking up with me but I found the museum’s play kitchen

05/27/2026

Ted caught ‘em all and shared ‘em with the museum! What’s your favorite Pokémon?

05/26/2026

😳 Imagine being so popular that people come from a galaxy far, far away for a photo with you… >> https://bit.ly/4qYHtnW

Chewy and the Stormtroopers from the Bloodfin Garrison - 501st Legion stopped by to see Genevieve at Indy A to Z this weekend!

Come see this Gen Con icon and more through June 28. This experience is presented by OneAmerica Financial and supported by the Efroymson Family Fund.

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650 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN
46204

Opening Hours

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