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 May 14, 2020
Adults Night In: Naturalist Night
We are taking some inspiration from Gene Stratton-Porter, a famous novelist, naturalist and photographer, and becoming a naturalist for a night!
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Posted May 10, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Wind Detectors
This week, learn how to make your very own wind detector!
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Posted May 6, 2020
Adults Night In: Ice Age Date Night
Spend some time with your honey, strolling hand in hand in our ice tunnel while seeing Fred the Mastodon and our other Ice Age giants!
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Posted May 4, 2020
Invasive Plant Species
Gene planted hedgerows to provide privacy and create a habitat for birds. Little did she know they would turn out to be incredibly aggressive invaders
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Posted April 30, 2020
Hoosier Hounds and Famous Felines
As our staff continues to work from home, many of them have gained new ‘coworkers’ that are eager to learn about Indiana.
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Posted April 29, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Ice Exploration
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, we’re exploring ice!
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Posted April 24, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Marble Maze
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, build your own maze!
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Posted April 22, 2020
50th anniversary of Earth Day
Looking to give those weeds in your garden or yard a creative purpose? On this Earth Day, give chlorophyll painting a try!
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Posted April 20, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Pinewood Derby
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. Today, we’re looking at how you can do Pinewood Derby
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Posted April 17, 2020
Adults Night In: Memory Box
Just because you can’t leave the house right now doesn’t mean you have to spend all your free time watching yet another movie at the end of the day.
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Posted April 14, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Tempera Paint
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. This week, learn how to make your own paint!
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Posted April 6, 2020
Preservation Process Complete
You could say it’s been quite a year for the 13,000-year-old mastodon bones discovered a year ago this month in Seymour, Indiana.
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