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Posted November 14, 2022
LOCAL ARTISTS DESIGN NEW ORNAMENTS
The Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree is getting a facelift.
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Posted October 28, 2022
The Web of Mystery and Fear of Spiders
Far too seldom do we take a moment to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the spider.
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Posted October 25, 2022
The Pit Crew Gets to Work
The morning after the exhibit closed, Major Taylor's bicycle was being rolled down the hallway to the Conservation Lab.
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Posted October 6, 2022
A Decorative Weapon in Selma’s Arsenal
In a pinch, hatpins could be extracted and used in self-defense!
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Posted September 16, 2022
How dedicated Mrs. Porter was to photography
The fervor Gene Stratton-Porter applied to the medium of photography is astonishing.
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Posted August 30, 2022
How He Made That Mural
Artur Silva’s mural in the Indiana State Museum’s new Gallery One, is brimming with so many ideas and images.
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Posted August 30, 2022
Hanging Pictures At An Exhibition
Learn about the artistry involved in hanging an exhibit to make it look as impressive as possible.
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Posted August 4, 2022
Here Come the Judges
Judging has begun and Dawn Whitelaw and David Mueller got their first in-person look at the 155 artworks selected for the show.
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Posted August 1, 2022
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day
Bibliophiles across the nation celebrate National Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9 by picking up a beloved novel – or by finding a new favorite.
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Posted July 22, 2022
Viewing Major Taylor From All Sides
Artist Walter Lobyn Hamilton designed the entry to our new exhibit “Major Taylor: Fastest Cyclist in the World"
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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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