Passionate volunteers play a major role in bringing the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ mission to life. And every year, one outstanding volunteer is honored for going above and beyond with the Doris Kenninger Stump Volunteer of the Year Award. …
Creepy. Curious. Cool! Spooky season is under way across our museum system, offering a hair-raising array of events for visitors of all ages and scare levels. Nearly all our locations will offer themed programs this fall — from a family-friendly evening …
Indiana is home to countless members of the LGBTQ+ community who’ve left their mark on the Hoosier state and beyond. Whether they’re new to you or a household name, each of these people have permanently shaped the world with their passion, drive and …
As visitors enter the interpretive center at the Angel Mounds State Historic Site, they can now enjoy a stunning new sculpture that offers a modern take on the historic site’s rich story. Unveiled this summer, the untitled work was created by renowned …
Hoosier Impressionist T.C. Steele was renowned around the world for his plein-air paintings that perfectly captured the rustic natural beauty of the Indiana landscape. En plein air, or “in open air” as it translates from French, was Steele’s preferred …
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has hired Jennifer Boehm as the vice president of development. Boehm brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic growth and public leadership to the organization. In her new role, Boehm will …
Visitors can explore the creative expressions of artists from across Indiana and beyond as the 102nd annual Hoosier Art Salon exhibition returns to the Indiana State Museum from Aug. 21 through Oct. 25. Known as the state’s preeminent juried art exhibition …
Visitors can immerse themselves in the culture and tradition of Mexico during the Polkas Norteñas Fest (Northern Polka Festival), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Indiana State Museum. Presented by Arte Mexicano en Indiana and Ballet Folklorico …
For a third-straight year, the Indiana State Museum will provide free summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment programming to Indiana youth as part of GSK Science in the Summer™, a nationwide initiative is designed to inspire the …
We’re getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth across the museum system and beyond! Juneteenth is often celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. And while it was an important step toward slavery’s abolition, the story is more complicated than …
Days are getting longer and temperatures are climbing, but summer doesn’t officially arrive until the solstice. The summer solstice is marked on our calendar between June 20-22 annually. But the ancient people who once inhabited the Angel Mounds State …
Families can create connections to the natural world through I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, open May 22-Sept. 7 at the Indiana State Museum. Developed by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Charley Harper Art Studio, the exhibit …
By Devin Robinson, program developer at Lanier Mansion State Historic Site On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1844, Indiana financier James F.D. Lanier of the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site awoke to the news that one of his banks had been robbed of $ …
Educators in central and southwest Indiana have a unique opportunity to connect their students with access to outer space through a new program being offered at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ locations. The program is called Dream Big: STEPS …
Visitors can unleash their curiosity when Cats & Dogs The Exhibition opens on May 1 at the Indiana State Museum. Continuing through Sept. 27, this un-fur-gettable new experience lets families step into the paws of their favorite furry friends and …
Mammoths and mastodons are huge — both in size and in how frequently their remains are found here in Indiana! At the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, our collection has one of the largest collections of mammoth and mastodon fossils in the Midwest. …
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) has secured $14.4 million through a combination of state and grant funding to support crucial work to restore and preserve the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site in Metamora. In January, ISMHS received …
The Indiana State Museum will transform into a hub of creativity and competition during the Pinewood Derby® supported by the American Dairy Association Indiana. Known as Indiana’s smallest spectacle in racing, this year’s event will take place from March …
A new immersive experience opening Feb. 27 at the Indiana State Museum really spells out the charm of the Circle City. Indy A to Z presented by OneAmerica Financial and supported by the Efroymson Family Fund continues through June 28 and is the third of …
Rocks. From monolithic natural formations in state parks to stone-built structures throughout cities and countless places in between, rocks are everywhere. Yet despite the profusion of pebbles around us — or perhaps because of it — rock collecting as a …
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