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 August 30, 2024
Five Tips to Max Out Your Membership
Our members always have more to explore! And they enjoy exclusive benefits, too.
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Posted August 27, 2024
Cash in Colors
What we can learn about 19th-century wealth from the colorful Culbertson Mansion.
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Posted August 16, 2024
Rooted in Tradition
See what's "growing on" in Corydon Capitol's historic herb garden.
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Posted August 15, 2024
Celebrating 100 Years of Hoosier Art Salon
Art and stories, both past and present, featured in companion exhibitions.
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Posted August 1, 2024
Explore ‘redLINES’ at Walk the Block
See this captivating, 426-foot quilt, and meet the artists who made it.
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Posted July 31, 2024
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Adds to Leadership Team
Joseph Pinnell and Judy Palermo bring decades of expertise to their new roles.
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Posted July 24, 2024
OneAmerica Financial℠ Pathways Program Participants Envision New Galleries
Participants in the OneAmerica Financial℠ Pathways Program got hands-on experience of how we develop galleries
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Posted July 18, 2024
Reintroducing Crawfish Frogs at Angel Mounds
A colony of state-endangered crawfish frogs was successfully reintroduced at Angel Mounds.
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Posted June 27, 2024
Adult Summer Camp Offers Fun and Nostalgia
Unwind with after-hours tours, classic activities, indulgent drinks, food and more!
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Posted June 26, 2024
Adding to the Story of New Harmony with the Troost Mineralogy Collection
A remarkable collection helps tell the story of scientists who worked at New Harmony State Historic Site.
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Posted May 28, 2024
Indiana Students Take On The Role of Space Scientists
Museum participating in GSK Science in the Summer™, in collaboration with the Franklin Institute.
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Posted May 23, 2024
A Recipe for Success
How Indiana became home to one of the country’s first soy sauce companies
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