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 18, 2018
We’ve got a camp for that
What if during a week of camp, your child could become an archaeologist or geologist?
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Posted May 4, 2018
Indiana’s state insect has roots in New Harmony
As of this March, the State of Indiana has an official state insect with roots in one of our own locations: New Harmony State Historic Site.
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Posted May 4, 2018
An eye for more than artifacts
Traci Cromwell designs, creates her own clothes.
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Posted May 2, 2018
Natural beauty and an incredible story
A Hoosier woman who paved the way for women across multiple industries: Gene Stratton-Porter.
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Posted April 17, 2018
Museum staff dig for Ice Age animals
Seven Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites staff members set off on a mission: to find Ice Age remains.
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Posted April 9, 2018
11 day trips your kids will love
In addition to the Indiana State Museum, our 11 historic sites are located throughout the state and are significant to Hoosier history.
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Posted April 4, 2018
Spring day trip to Lanier Mansion offers beauty
The birds are chirping, the leaves are starting to green up - it must be spring time!
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Posted April 2, 2018
Science is for everyone
We offer an array of exciting programs that present science topics in fun and intriguing ways everyone can appreciate.
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Posted March 19, 2018
Explore Indiana’s earliest history
Indiana may have become a state in 1816, but its rich history dates back much further.
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Posted March 14, 2018
Five idol-worthy women of Hoosier history
This Women’s History Month, we look at five bold Hoosier women
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Posted March 13, 2018
A love of nature and history
Curt Burnette has had many jobs over the years.
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Posted March 9, 2018
Archaeological artifacts
Our employees often participate in fieldwork across the entire state of Indiana.
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