The Indiana State Museum, Indiana's museum for science and culture is located in White River State Park in downtown Indy, offering a place where you celebrate, investigate, remember, learn & take pride in Indiana's story. The building is a showcase of Indiana architecture, materials and sculpture.
650 W Washington St Indianapolis , IN 46204 United States
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Great museum , even without the special exhibits (didn't budget for the extra cost). If you're an ASTC member and are traveling the requisite distance, admission is free!
The Indiana State Museum is Indiana’s museum for science, art , and culture, offering a place where you can celebrate, investigate, remember, learn, and take pride in Indiana’s story.
Lovely museum , bright and well laid out. Their exhibits are always well laid out and informative. The gift shop has a lot of cool local stuff
Spend a little extra and get the annual membership, it gets you into museums around the country , free parking and free popcorn at the IMAX every time
Best view of the city , right outside their canal doors.
Ask at the ticket counter for a "monthly gallery search" packet. Find the hidden objects and your kids win a very cool prize at the end! (July's is a genuine mastodont bone!)
Find all the mastodons! The 200 years of statehood exhibit was extremely fascinating.
I spent a long time looking for these hidden earthworms and still have not found them!...did the opossum eat them?
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When bringing kids, bring or ask for cardstock to use at check-in points and emboss through the museum . Scan entrance tickets at the computer stations and the next computer will remember you Read more
See the culture and history of Indiana with art , science and interactive exhibits . $7 for adults and $4 for kids. They have all kinds of events , activities and workshops for kids. Read more
On display is Abraham Lincoln's mighty hammer, only those who are worthy can wield this power.
If you're from out of town , the information desk by the garage entrance has maps to the city and the volunteers can tell you all the best places to go.
Great venue for wedding! Other times, check out the IMAX or just take a walk on the canal .
Great exhibits and lovely displays plus the location is gorgeous.
Skip WWI exhibit . Went explicitly for Father's Day, it's only a few uniforms scattered about. Park system=tech issue. Chased down for $, had just paid (only 1 other family there-forgot already??)
The IMAX theatre is mind blowing.
At the Canal Cafe , the grill guy will cook you almost anything you ask for. And, if you don't see "chicken velvet soup ", you can request it anyway. Read more
Be sure to check out the 92 County Walk around the outside of the museum . Sculptures and artwork to represent each county are so fun and interesting!
The cafe really isn't bad, the food is decent and fair priced . You can sit outside on a nice day, overlooking the canal .
Free public wifi , IMAX 70mm theater #onlyoneinIndiana
Chicken Velvet soup is all you need to know. If you don't, you've been warned.
Assume venue. Very nice staff
Had a function there and it was really nice
Not at all impressed with new cafe . While the food is delicious, it is no longer cost effective for a family. It will no longer be our go to place. :(
In- & out-museum very good.
True IMAX theatre
My favorite Indiana museum .
It's great
Loving the star wars displays
92 county walk around outside of museum is way cool; get a map from Guest Services to explain all. Read more
Star Wars Exhibit is coming soon starting May 25th!!!
The Force is with this museum .
Perfect wedding guide bridal show
Seats are a little uncomfortable. Screen is crisp and clear plus the sound system is on point. - Andrew Alam
Don't miss the famous Chicken Velvet Soup - Thomas Holt
There are two floors to this shop! Lots of fun things on both levels 1 and 2. - Stephanie Smith
The restaurant in the basement has a walk out and eating area next to the canal. The food is delicious! - Deborah Franco
Incredible exhibition design!!! Literally like stepping into a time machine. - Danielle Nicole
Call ahead just to be sure there are no school tours or other events that day/time. A great experience for history lovers, poetry lovers, architecture lovers, and antique lovers! - Sarah
I'm in Indy every week and for the 1st time, I'm SO excited about finding an great, safe place to run! A clean 3 mile loop on a nice, paved, canal walk. Cafes, residences, and IU line the path. Nice!! - Melissa Tew
They have bicycles and single bikes for rent. I really like them.. They also have boats for rent ... I like the river ❤️ - Bero Bassa