Explore Indiana’s history and culture through hands-on experiences and captivating stories at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

Plan your visit to the Indiana State Museum—open Wed–Sun, 10am–5pm. Enjoy parking perks, ticket savings, and free field trips for K12 groups.

From Abraham Lincoln artifacts to iconic works of Indiana art, our collections capture the people, places, and moments that shaped the state’s past and continue to inspire its future.

Learn more about the Indiana State Museum and eleven historic sites. Lifelong learning for All Ages starts here.

At the Indiana State Museum, you’ll discover stories unfolding in new and unexpected ways. Here, we preserve pop culture, excavate ginormous bones, and curate one-of-a-kind rarities with the power to …

Visit Indiana's Historic Sites, from a 19th-century utopian community on the banks of the Ohio River to the scenic lakeside cabin of one of Indiana’s most beloved authors.

Discover exciting events, exhibits, and family-friendly programs at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis—fun and learning for All Ages.

From tiny treasures to towering oddities, cuddly creatures to spine-tingling specimens, this is your chance to discover the most fascinating objects in the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites …

Through decades of ambition, resilience and reinvention, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has evolved into a hub for discovery, learning and pride. Explore the journey that brought us here.

Take the next step in your career with the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a 12-location museum system including a museum in downtown Indy and 11 state historic sites, offering career, …