Indiana State Museum
- Museum
- Regional draw
- Indianapolis
The Indiana State Museum explores the state's natural and human history in White River State Park.
Geological subjects, historical objects, and interpretive exhibits connect the place's landscapes with the communities and industries that developed within them. Its broad scope makes it a useful starting point for visitors seeking context for Indiana as a whole.
Choose a few themes and allow time for the larger story to emerge. Check temporary exhibition access, theater schedules, and current visitor arrangements before combining the museum with other destinations in the surrounding park.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check [official visitor information](http://www.indianamuseum.org/) for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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