
Museum with an IMAX theater and exhibits ranging from fossils to pop culture.

Early childhood art session for children aged 3 to 5 and their families to experiment with real tools in the museum's Firefly Landing space.

A Veterans Day exhibition exploring Indiana's military history with hands-on activities and a concert by The Indianapolis Municipal Band.
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Special limited engagement of the giant screen IMAX film about the natural beauty and conservation of the United States at the Indiana State Museum.

A family-friendly holiday event with a visit to Santa, the Snowfall Express train ride, and a live animal show, suitable for children under six.

Free holiday concert by the Circle City Orchestra, a community orchestra of Indianapolis, in the museum's Great Hall.
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Special limited engagement screening of the giant-screen IMAX film 'America the Beautiful' at the Indiana State Museum.

Monthly 90-minute early childhood session with sensory play, STEM activities and music for children aged 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers.

Toddler Halloween session with pumpkin art, spooky sensory play and a not-so-scary story for children aged 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.

Family-friendly, escape-room-inspired mystery for ages 6 and up, with puzzles, riddles, ghoulish games and spooktacular music in the museum's darkened galleries.

One-hour early-childhood program for children aged 2 to 5 with an adult, blending art, science and sensory exploration through hands-on, messy projects.

Fundraising walk held on the lawn of the Indiana State Museum to raise money for lupus research and awareness.

Drop-off class for children aged 4 to 6 to explore the museum galleries and solve a ghostly mystery with science, art and sensory activities.