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Indiana State Museum
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Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-232-1637
E-mail: museumcommunication@dnr.state.in.us
Web Site: Click to visit their web site
This world-class institution is a hands-on overview of the best Indiana has to offer. Constructed from all Indiana materials including limestone, sandstone, steel, brick and glass, the building itself is a work of art. Discover icons representing each of Indiana's 92 counties on the exterior, then step inside to explore Indiana's past, present and future through artistic, cultural and scientific exhibits.

Located in White River State Park in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indiana State Museum brings the best of the museum world to Indiana. Filled with three floors of Core Galleries telling the story of Indiana as well as fascinating changing exhibits, the museum explores art, science and culture. Learn about Indiana and its place in the world.

This architecturally significant complex includes permanent and changing exhibits, two restaurants, a two-story gift shop and Indianapolis' only IMAX Theater. MC, V

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Footprints: Balancing Nature's Diversity
February 14, 2009 ‑ December 31, 2009
Peewinkle's Puppets: Winter Festivals Around the World
November 19, 2009 ‑ November 21, 2009
Off the Walls
November 20, 2009 ‑ January 31, 2010
Celebration Crossing
November 27, 2009 ‑ January 1, 2010
Santa's Holiday Breakfast
November 28, 2009 ‑ December 26, 2009
Tea with Mrs. Claus
December 6, 2009 ‑ December 27, 2009
Peewinkle's Christmas Puppet Show
December 15, 2009 ‑ December 29, 2009
Family New Year's Eve
December 31, 2009
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Submitted By: berry
Date Visited: 02/24/07
famly fun
We had a great time in this museum! There are so many different facets of the museum that appeal to many different people. We were both very impressed with the section on Indiana history, even though neither of us are history buffs. It has something for everyone!
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Submitted By: MamaCass
Date Visited: 01/04/08
Our Son Loved It!
We took our almost two-year-old son to the State Museum during the Celebration Crossing exhibit to ride the train. He absolutely LOVED it. We were pleasantly surprised, though, at how much other cool stuff there was for all of us to look at afterward. Lots of interesting, engaging displays and exhibits throughout the building. My husband especially liked playing in the "Speed" exhibit, where he could be a kid again! We even had lunch in their cafe, where we enjoyed the super delicious chicken velvet soup made famous at the L.S. Ayres Tea Room. Sooo good!
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