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 June 30, 2022
Made of limestone, glass, and stories
92-County Walking Tour: 20th Anniversary Edition showcases the sculptures that are imbedded in the exterior walls of the museum building.
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Posted June 30, 2022
Celebrating Independence
Citizens of the United States will celebrate the Independence Day holiday this week, but did you know the Continental Congress actually voted in favor
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Posted June 13, 2022
Beauty in the Bones
Eight to 10 hours a week, Deborah Patrick and Susan Brutkiewicz can be found identifying microscopic bones.
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Posted May 16, 2022
Eleven Ways to Destress This Summer
School’s out (or close to it) and exhausted educators everywhere are looking forward to a break. Here are some tips on where to begin destressing.
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Posted April 27, 2022
The Sounds A Mural Makes
An interactive mural invites visitors to engage in the elements of dance, movement, play, sound and imagination.
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Posted March 28, 2022
Trailblazers: Ashley Leary
Ashley remembers the first time she realized cycling had something profound to offer her.
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Posted March 22, 2022
Saving the Indiana-endangered Crawfish Frog
Angel Mounds State Historic Site is being considered as a location to repopulate the once-common frog.
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Posted March 14, 2022
Keeping the Legend Alive
Major Taylor’s great-granddaughter likes what she sees at the Indiana State Museum
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: DaeDae Young
DaeDae has always had a talent for restoring and fixing things.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Raji Johnson
You are more likely to hear Raji approaching before you see him.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Nick Gehlhausen
Most who know Nick Gehlhausen will likely have memories of meeting him for the first time while he’s on his bike or walking alongside it.
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Posted March 3, 2022
Trailblazers: Evan Cole
Evan Cole leaned his bike against the wall and began to peel off the layers.
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