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 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
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Fun fact: We have 100+ statues of Abraham Lincoln in our collection, including busts like this one!
We heard you missed Gail’s jokes, so we busted out a new set for you. Follow along for more!
🌈 Marie’s coat of many colors was lovingly hand-stitched by the members of her Sunday school class!
09/23/2026
🗳 Today is your last chance to vote for us for Best Museum in the 2026 Indy Community's Choice Awards! >> https://bit.ly/3ULsnqL
Find us under Entertainment & Leisure and cast your vote until 11:59 p.m.
09/22/2026
We were overjoyed to welcome 67 people from 33 countries as they officially became citizens of the United States this morning!
It was an honor to host this momentous occasion at the museum, and we wish them all the best as they go forward.
Can you tell which of these are Fred’s real bones?
Fred is roughly 80% complete, but many of his features are represented with casts!
⚙️ Tinkerfest is about what happens when you let your imagination take the wheel!
Thank you to our community partners and volunteers who helped us explore the power of creating, exploring and inventing something new.
🦴 Can you spot the difference between casts and real bones on a fossil?
Follow along for Part 2!
09/16/2026
🐈🐕 Explore the world through your pets' eyes for two more weeks! >> https://bit.ly/4xRoIG5
Test your slalom speed, jump like a cat and discover your four-legged friends' super powers at Cats & Dogs The Exhibition through Sept. 27.
This experience is supported by Subaru of Indiana Automotive, created by Cité des sciences et de l'industrie and produced by The Imagine Team.
🗝️ What crime would you be locked up for at Fort Knox II?
September is International Underground Railroad Month, and this year's celebration is especially significant at Levi and Catharine Coffin House State Historic Site!
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650 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN
46204
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| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
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