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Indiana State Museum

Visit on your scheduleWednesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; open New Year's Day.

Indiana State Museum650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204Directions

All ages; children younger than 3 free; youth 3-17; under 16 with an adult

From $17Adults (18-59) $23, seniors (60+) $21, youth (3-17) $17, under 3 free, college students $5, Access Pass $5; save $1 per ticket online

About this adventure

The state museum in White River State Park covers Indiana from millions of years ago to today. Galleries include an ancient underwater world and Ice Age fossils, 19th State: Step into Pioneer Indiana, Crossroads of America on railroads, newspapers and music, galleries on the Native American communities of Indiana, Legacy: The Black Experience, a room of famous Hoosiers, and the R.B. Annis Naturalist's Lab, where children explore natural history through their senses. Some galleries invite visitors to play with collection objects. Admission includes a $4 parking validation, and buying online saves $1 per ticket. Children younger than 16 must stay with an adult.

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