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
🧵 Jennie’s quilt is as colorful and eclectic as the life she stitched together for herself!
08/11/2026
🎨 Your pet is a work of art — make it official at our Watercolor Pet Portraits class on Aug. 15! >> https://bit.ly/45mz0lp
Our public programs engagement specialist — the artist behind these fantastic paintings — will guide you through every step of the process during this program for beginners ages 10 and up.
Save your spot by Aug. 14!
This program is supported by the Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis - Government.
08/10/2026
📸 How did Gene Stratton-Porter get this shot in the wild?
Fun fact: To get animals comfortable with her camera, Gene would plant a decoy camera near the area she wanted to photograph for several days before switching it out for the real thing!
Do all cats hate dogs, or is it just UnclePudgy? Find out at Cats & Dogs The Exhibition through Sept. 27! >> https://bit.ly/4cIcwi7
This exhibit is supported by Subaru of Indiana Automotive.
Dolls like Lilly helped children with diabetes feel less alone during the 1930s!
🎶 This Black Hoosier record label brought The Beatles stateside! >> https://bit.ly/3Roog2K
08/04/2026
🪗 Enjoy free admission, live polka-inspired Mexican music and more at Polkas Norteñas Fest on Aug. 22! >> https://bit.ly/4yOaY0c
Explore family-friendly activities, dancing and local vendor booths across the museum at this celebration of culture and community presented with Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos and Arte Mexicano en Indiana.
This free admission day is supported by the Lacy Foundation, the Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis - Government.
07/31/2026
🦝 Jimothy lives rent free in our minds and our collection!
1️⃣ "Black and white photograph of Cowboy Bob," 1970-1986
2️⃣ "Versailles State Park" by William Zimmerman, 1985
3️⃣ & 4️⃣ Various raccoon specimen from our biology collection
07/30/2026
📅 Save the date for these paw-some programs inspired by Cats & Dogs The Exhibition! >>https://bit.ly/4wjiRsO
🐾 July 29 & 30: Toddler Time: Pet Detectives (ages 18-36 months) presented by Indiana529
🐾 Aug. 8: Stuffie Pet Clinic (ages 5-12)
🐾 Aug. 15: Watercolor Pet Portraits (ages 10+) supported by the Indy Arts Council
🏆 Another award-winning museum dad joke for your feed!
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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 |