Certain Tuesdays of the month are dedicated to homeschoolers at the Indiana State Museum. On these days, you do not need a group to take advantage of special programming and pricing. Programs begin at 11:30. The cost is $4 per student, this includes museum admission. Call 317-232-1637 to reserve your space (you do have to reserve each individually, which means you can pick and choose the classes that will work […]

Visit the Indiana State Museum Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21 for their annual GeoFest. This is great for the rock lover in your family. See more rocks, fossils, and minerals on display than you even knew existed. Play hands-on geology games and activities, and learn new facts about the world around you. You can buy hand crafted jewelry and other really unique finds as well. GeoFest is included in museum […]

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, many local museums are offering FREE admission to the community on Monday, January 18! Bear in mind free always means busier, but free also means FREE! Go visit a museum you don’t normally frequent, and enjoy special activities available only today in honor of Dr. King. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers free admission all day. In addition to free admission to […]

As you know, I am a girl of traditions. I love them. If I find something that works, I stick with it. We have tons of Christmastime traditions, but the one that kicks them all off is Celebration Crossing. I love the familiarity of seeing things like the L.S. Ayres window display and the 92 county tree, and watching my kids ride the Santa Claus Express. And, let’s be honest, […]

I walked into the Indiana State Museum’s newest exhibit, Rad Science: Skatepark Physics, with my notebook and pen in hand. I intended to take a lot of notes to be able to give you a thorough overview of everything you’ll see when you visit. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), I was too busy having fun to take notes. As the name suggests, Rad Science takes […]

Throughout the school year, the Indiana State Museum sets aside the first and third Tuesdays as Homeschool Tuesdays. Programs begin at 11:30. The cost is $3 per student for regular programs, $5 per student for educational theater programs. Call 317-232-1637 to reserve your space (you do have to reserve each individually, which means you can pick and choose the classes that will work best for your family). *If your children […]

You. Guys. Talk about making a nerdy parent’s summer! The Downtown IMAX at Indiana State Museum is offering an AWESOME deal! Beginning on June 26, you will be able to purchase a $25 Summer Pass that allows you to view eight IMAX movies throughout the summer. Secret Ocean 3D and Pandas 3D will be screened all summer, plus you can see: • June 26 through July 2 – BORN TO […]

We’re a little late getting to it, but we finally made it over to the State Museum for the new exhibit So Costly a Sacrifice: Lincoln and Loss. This exhibit opened in February but didn’t seem to get as much fanfare as some of their other recent exhibits. Maybe that’s because it seems a little morbid, especially when you’re coming off of seeing Santa at Celebration Crossing then learning the […]

Are you an Indiana State Museum member (I’m sure you know by now how much I ADORE my State Museum membership)? Well the State Museum IMAX is hosting a FREE screening of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean 3D FOR MEMBERS ONLY. And? After the screening will be a Q&A with Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of Jacques Cousteau). The screening will be Monday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m., but you should definitely arrive […]

Visit the Indiana State Museum on Friday, March 20, or Saturday, March 21, for their annual Going Green Festival. During this event you will learn some eco-friendly tips, plus try your hand at some experiments. Create your own garbage garden and recycled art masterpiece! Many vendors, such as Hoosier Harvest Market and Animalia, will be on hand with great information on how to save energy, conserve, and keep the world […]