Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites@IndianaMuseum

With 12 locations across IN, we ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories and create connections.

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Celebrate Hoosiers who have served our country in the military at Heroes From the Heartland Nov. 1-8! >>bit.ly/3U4ShWJ Discover the stories of Indiana veterans, explore military objects with a curator and enjoy music from the @IndyImb on Nov. 8.
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💀 This spring-chilling tale has been haunting Indiana for years! Which version of the story have you heard?
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🕷️ You can find nearly 400 different spider species living in Indiana! And while some people find them creepy and crawly, most of them are completely harmless to humans.
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🔎 You can “sea” more than 30 different underwater animals that lived together on this fossil slab!
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⚰️ Our collection is crawling with creepy objects around every corner. >> bit.ly/4krm2eK Read about a few of them on our blog!

Spookiest items from the museum’s collection

Parts of Indiana's past are downright eerie! From caskets to gravestones, learn more about the museum's spookiest items.

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This week on IN the Parks, Allison explored the story of William Bush, one of Fountain City's most well-known freedom-seekers. >> bit.ly/4AipRYL Listen to her fantastic interview with Eileen Baker-Wall, Bush's great-great-granddaughter, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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🦇 We’re batty for a corny museum joke!
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Fun fact — Indiana is home to eight different species of owls. Hoo would’ve guessed?
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In Indy for a conference? Show us your badge and save $3 on museum admission! >> bit.ly/4iChqBi
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In town for a conference? Show us your badge and save $3 on museum admission! >> bit.ly/4iChqBi
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John’s portrait is definitely an…eye-catching part of the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site. As odd as the painting looks, it’s both a sweet tribute to James F.D. Lanier’s second son and one of the better examples of Indiana-Kentucky folk art (yes, really).
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Allison dives into the story of Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in a new episode of IN the Parks! >> bit.ly/4jyMyTi Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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⚰️ It’s time for another deadly museum museum joke! Follow for more frightfully corny fun.
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🪦 Gail’s museum jokes are coming back to life just in time for Halloween! Follow for more frightfully corny dad jokes.
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Many Black Hoosiers took an active role in gaining their freedom during the Civil War by serving in the 28th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops.
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ICYMI: The L.S. Ayres Tea Room at the Indiana State Museum is taking reservations for its nostalgic holiday buffet. indystar.com/story/entertain…

Iconic 'L.S. Ayres Tea Room' holiday dining returns

The L.S. Ayres Tea Room at the Indiana State Museum is taking reservations for its nostalgic holiday buffet.

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🖼️ Another artfully crafted museum joke from Gail!
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Artist Yatika Starr Fields dives into his creative process behind his new sculpture at Angel Mounds State Historic Site! >> bit.ly/4y7LtFt Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
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🎃 ICYMI, enjoy the sights and sounds of Night at the Boo Bash 2026! Thank you to everyone who came to Fred the Mastodon’s Halloween party and to Bassett Services for providing the candy for this year’s event.
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We'll be open on Mondays and Tuesdays during fall break, in addition to our regular hours! >> bit.ly/4e5BcCq Check out what's new at the museum and explore the Hoosier Art Salon during the exhibit's last weeks at the museum Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20.
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