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Be aware of IMAX theater policies: VIP tickets offer minimal difference from regular tickets, concessions with refill offers cannot be re-entered to use, and some shows may be less immersive than advertised. Confirm show details before purchasing premium tickets.
About Indiana State Museum
Exhibits exploring history & culture. Museum with a broad array of exhibits, ranging from fossils to pop culture, plus an IMAX theater.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Locations
- 12 historic sites across Indiana
- Highlights
- I Am Wild: Charley Harper Exhibit, Cats & Dogs The Exhibition, hands-on camps and programs
- Membership
- Access to all 12 locations plus 600+ museums nationally
What visitors say
Really cool and modern museum! This museum participates in Blue Star (Active duty military and their families enter for free) as well as the ASTC program. The first floor showed what the Dinosaur-era Indiana looked like. The upstair…
The museum is well-maintained and has some interesting exhibits, but at least half of the space is geared toward kids. For adult, it’s not very engaging overall. One nice plus, the canal right outside is really pleasant, and it’s great…
Good museum covering various info, people events about indiana. Surprised to know that Indiana wa under water ....few billion years ago !🤩Entry fees of 23 $ is way high. On 1st floor cafebis located. Spots for taking selfies and…
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Did You Know?
- One museum membership provides access to all 12 historic sites across Indiana plus 600+ museums and science centers nationally through the ASTC reciprocal program
- The museum features exhibits documenting Indiana's geological history dating back billions of years, including when the state was underwater during prehistoric times
- The museum operates an IMAX theater and participates in the Blue Star program providing free admission to active duty military and their families
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