We are the keepers not only of facts and objects, but also of stories. And it’s part of our mission to share these powerful stories with you — everything from history and artifacts to celebrating the work of our incredible volunteers and staff.
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Posted December 13, 2024
A Taste of the Holidays
Bring L.S. Ayres’ famous chicken velvet soup to your table this year!
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Posted November 15, 2024
New Angel Mounds Experience Opens Nov. 16
Transformation highlights cosmological connections plus modern Native perspectives of the historic site
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Posted November 13, 2024
Sippin’ With Santa Offers Adults-Only Holiday Fun
Visitors can sip, savor, and shop at the Indiana State Museum’s new event
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Posted October 31, 2024
Taylor Swift or Gene Stratton-Porter?
Who wrote it? Test your knowledge on these iconic female writers.
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Posted October 29, 2024
Spookiest items in the museum’s collection
Parts of Indiana's past are downright spooky! From caskets to embalming tools, these are some of the eeriest items in our collection.
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Posted October 22, 2024
Coffins Inducted into Abolition Hall of Fame
The Coffins helped more than 1,000 freedom-seekers on the Underground Railroad. Today they have been inducted into the National Abolition Hall of Fame
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Posted October 15, 2024
A Friend of the Home
How the Figueroa family helped Indiana’s Hispanic community stay connected
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Posted October 4, 2024
Rich Soil Highlights Heritage of Minority Artists
New exhibition opening Oct. 5 at Indiana State Museum, in partnership with Minority Artists Program for Success.
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Posted October 4, 2024
Your Guide to Road Trip Season
Hit the open road for adventure!
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Posted September 24, 2024
Glossenger Named Volunteer of the Year
New award named in honor of beloved longtime supporter Doris Kenninger Stump.
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Posted September 13, 2024
Tinkerfest Returns for its biggest year yet!
Record-breaking makers fair offers hands-on activities for all ages.
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Posted September 1, 2024
Taylor Swift’s 'folklore' inspiration has Indiana roots
One of Taylor Swift's new songs draws inspiration from a woman with family connections to Indiana.
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