DISCOVER POWERFUL, BOLD AND INSPIRING STORIES
Art lovers, science fans, outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs! Welcome to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Here, we create experiences and exhibits designed to captivate visitors of all ages and interests by bringing artifacts, stories and places to life. With everything from historic mansions and wooded retreats, to a working grist mill and Indiana’s first capitol, you and your family can follow the threads of powerful stories all across the state with experiences that are still relevant today.
EXPLORE OUR EXHIBITS
Celebration Crossing
Wander Our Galleries
Gallery One
An Evolving Collection
Interact with our unique collection of objects in playful and unexpected ways.
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Ancient Seas
A Totally Different Indiana
Travel back millions of years to explore the underwater world.
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R.B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab
Explore Indiana's Natural History
Explore Indiana’s natural history through your senses.
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Frozen Reign
A State of Change
Explore the Ice Age, beginning with a trip through an ice tunnel beneath a glacier.
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