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 March 30, 2020
Teaching Tuesdays: Density Jars
On Tuesdays, we’re bringing families tons of educational content that’s easy to do at home. Today, we’re taking a look at density jars!
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Posted March 19, 2020
Educating Others
Madam C.J. Walker's entrepreneurial spirit led her to become one of the first American women ever to become a self-made millionaire.
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Posted March 8, 2020
Women's History Month: Hoosier History-makers
Three noteworthy Hoosiers who made their mark on history
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Posted February 6, 2020
Step-by-step Explanation of a Zany Contraption
How many steps does it take to ring a bell? It can be quite a few with a crazy chain-reaction contraption like Rube Goldberg used to do.
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Posted December 23, 2019
The Season of Giving
Writing to and receiving holiday letters from Santa Claus is a tradition that’s been going on for hundreds of years.
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Posted December 4, 2019
Recovering From Substance Use Disorder Is Possible
Having struggled with nearly every type of substance use disorder, I know addiction intimately.
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Posted November 26, 2019
Santa is landing at the Indiana State Museum
The week of Thanksgiving is upon us, and we all know what comes right after: the official kick off to the holiday season.
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Posted November 20, 2019
Guest blog: One woman's story provides hope
Her name was Brianna. She spent nearly half of her life involved with drugs, and by age 25, she was dependent on those substances.
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Posted November 13, 2019
Guest blog: Drug crisis has no boundaries
If we know anything about the drug crisis, it’s this: it knows no boundaries; it doesn’t discriminate.
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Posted October 29, 2019
Why the opioid crisis?
Museums are a place to have big conversations about ways we can all influence the present and future.
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Posted October 25, 2019
Real Encounters with the Unexplained
Stories about sightings of ghosts and spirits become commonplace as Halloween approaches.
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Posted October 24, 2019
An Interview with a Paleobiologist
Enjoy a Q&A with the Indiana State Museum’s expert in Paleobiology Ron Richards.
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