Indianapolis museum exhibits

Start planning your school year. Explore Our Exhibits. Learn More. Nov 26 thru Jan 2, Celebration Crossing Experience the magic of the holidays during this redesigned celebration. Wander Our Galleries. See All. Explore Indiana's Natural History R. Step into pioneer Indiana 19th State Step into pioneer Indiana and learn why and how settlers made their homes in our state. Connecting Through Railroads Crossroads of America Learn how Hoosiers connected physically through railroads and shared messages through newspapers, books and music.

Contributions to U. Hoosiers who made an impact American Originals Visit a room filled with the faces of famous Hoosiers. Visit Our Historic Sites. Rome City, Indiana Gene Stratton-Porter Explore the home of a beloved author, photographer, naturalist and entrepreneur.

Madison, Indiana Lanier Mansion The perfect opportunity to encounter, explore and experience life as it was in the s. Nashville, Indiana T. Steele Hoosier painter T. Latest BLog Posts. Posted September 30, Deer Special Events Pavilion are wheelchair accessible. Elevators are available throughout the Museum with access to all floors.

Accessible seating is located in The Toby. If you wish to sit up front, please consult an usher to access the wheelchair lift. Accessible platform seating in the upper level is also available on a first-come first-served basis, and does not require assistance from an usher Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing American Sign Language ASL interpretation of our regularly-scheduled indoor gallery tours will be offered on the following Sundays: October 22, , February 18, and May 20, at 1 pm.

American Sign Language ASL interpretation is available upon request for school and private group tours with at least three weeks notice. Schedule a School Tour or a Group Tour. Free assistive listening devices are available for all Public Tours. Please check in with the docent to retrieve a device. Please check in with an usher to retrieve a device. Please check in at the designated Audio Guide desk to retrieve a device.

The museum offers Touch and Audio Descriptive Tours for blind or partially sighted groups. Whether you're passionate about art, science, history or culture, you'll find something to talk about at the Indiana State Museum. Exploring the history, science and culture of the Hoosier state through iconic and interesting objects.

Conversations Start Here From topical social issues to deeper dives into the worlds of art, science and history, our exhibitions are carefully curated and created to engage and delight with powerful, hands-on stories that put you at the center of the action. Featured Experiences. Learn More.

Nov 26 thru Jan 2, Celebration Crossing Experience the magic of the holidays during this redesigned celebration. Past experiences.