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Visitor tip
The Headless Horseman festival (fall seasonal event) is a major draw with excellent entertainment including marionette shows, magic acts, and fire throwers. Book this experience well in advance as it generates high visitor volume and positive reviews.
Visitor tip
The Treetop Outpost (4-story treehouse) and interactive hands-on workshops like biscuit and butter making are excellent for school groups and multi-age families. These immersive experiences are highlighted in reviews as standout activities worth prioritizing.
Visitor tip
Visit during Heritage Breeds Week, Spring Heritage Market, or seasonal agricultural programming for curated educational experiences beyond standard exhibits. These themed events enhance the historical learning with focused demonstrations and activities.
About Conner Prairie
Indoor/outdoor museum of pioneer life. Recreated 19th-century village on 200 acres explores Indiana's past through interactive exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Living History Museum
- Highlights
- 1836 Prairietown, Treetop Outpost, hot air balloon rides, animal encounters, Black history exhibit
- Hours
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Status
- One of the most visited outdoor museums in the nation
What visitors say
Headless Horseman Absolutely loved this event! My family and I had an amazing time! We didn’t get to do everything they had to offer, there was so much! We absolutely loved the Marinette show, the magic show and the fire throwers. Of…
Me and my boyfriend had a good time at the headless horseman festival! The mozzarella sticks with marinara and witches brew (apple cider) slushy was really good not to mention their baked soft Halloween cookies!! Never had a cookie that…
A super interactive historic village. A must see if you are in the Midwest and are into live history museums. Very well cared for and lots of activities to see and do.
From 1,781 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features a 4-story treehouse called Treetop Outpost dedicated to nature exploration, making it a unique architectural exhibit combining education with immersive outdoor experience
- Operates hot air balloon rides reaching up to 350 feet, offering visitors a distinctive aerial perspective of the 200-acre museum grounds and surrounding Indiana landscape
- Includes 'Promised Land as Proving Ground' exhibit documenting Black history from pre-colonial Africa to the present, representing a comprehensive approach to inclusive historical storytelling
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