Families with little ones will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this new nature-inspired experience. Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.
June 8 through October 31, 2024
This experience is located on level three. Entry to this exhibit is included with purchase of museum admission.
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Visitors will be surrounded by colorful critters hand-drawn by local artist Penelope Dullaghan along with fascinating specimens from the museum’s biological collection, including a coyote, fox, small mammals, owls, insects, amphibians and more. You’ll find yourself in an intriguing and playful atmosphere that’s made for exploration!
Families can gather a knapsack and supplies before heading out from the fire-lit campsite for their nighttime adventure. Stopping at Firefly Meadow is a must to dance with the sparkling fireflies!
Visitors can follow the twilight trail as far as they dare into the depths of the night-drenched forest to see — and hear — what animals they can find with their flashlights.
Gallery Book List
Beyond the exhibit
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Jul 26, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 amIndiana State Museum
Good Night Forest Play Group (ages 6 and younger)
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Aug 17, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 amIndiana State Museum
Firefly Forest Adventure (Ages 5-7)
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Aug 23, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 amIndiana State Museum
Good Night Forest Play Group (ages 6 and younger)
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Sep 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmIndiana State Museum
Firefly’s Family Camp-In
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Sep 19, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 amSold Out
Firefly Forest Adventure (Ages 2-4)
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Sep 20, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 amIndiana State Museum
Good Night Forest Play Group (ages 6 and younger)
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