Indiana State Museum

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.

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    (317) 232-1637

  • Website

    indianamuseum.org

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

650 W Washington St Indianapolis , IN 46204 United States

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Amanda F

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!

Downtown Indy

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.

Dana Parker

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

Tim Rout

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

Chuck Sherman

Best view of the city , right outside their canal doors.

Kathi Moore

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!)

Hiedi E

Find all the mastodons! The 200 years of statehood exhibit was extremely fascinating.

Erik Rowley

I spent a long time looking for these hidden earthworms and still have not found them!...did the opossum eat them?

WINDY WRSP @WhiteRiverStPrk

Visit 2015 NCAA (RAIN/SHINE) FREE Event : http://bit.ly/NCAAmmmfWRSP2015EVENT (White River State Park Events Calendar) http://www.ncaa.com/marchmadness/musicfest/faq (NCAA FAQ) #EmbraceTheSpace

Elizabeth Griffith

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

Cheapism

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

Erik Rowley

On display is Abraham Lincoln's mighty hammer, only those who are worthy can wield this power.

Whitney Stapleton

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.

New Radar

Great venue for wedding! Other times, check out the IMAX or just take a walk on the canal .

Andrew Alam

Great exhibits and lovely displays plus the location is gorgeous.

Catrina Smythe

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??)

Catherine Ibrahim

The IMAX theatre is mind blowing.

Kathi Moore

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

Kathi Moore

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!

Melissa Contreras

The cafe really isn't bad, the food is decent and fair priced . You can sit outside on a nice day, overlooking the canal .

Drew Davis

Free public wifi , IMAX 70mm theater #onlyoneinIndiana

Barrett Calhoon

Chicken Velvet soup is all you need to know. If you don't, you've been warned.

Hank Schoemehl

Assume venue. Very nice staff

Dirty Bird

Had a function there and it was really nice

Jennifer Amos

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. :(

Robert Chen

In- & out-museum very good.

Sean

True IMAX theatre

Corey Urick

My favorite Indiana museum .

Wendy

It's great

robert risinger

Loving the star wars displays

Kathi Moore

92 county walk around outside of museum is way cool; get a map from Guest Services to explain all. Read more

Bethany Denham

Star Wars Exhibit is coming soon starting May 25th!!!

Todd Young

The Force is with this museum .

Sandi Brown

Perfect wedding guide bridal show

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8.5
Movie Theater
IMAX® Theater

Seats are a little uncomfortable. Screen is crisp and clear plus the sound system is on point. - Andrew Alam

Café
L.S. Ayers Tea Room

Don't miss the famous Chicken Velvet Soup - Thomas Holt

Gift Store
Indiana State Museum Gift Shop

There are two floors to this shop! Lots of fun things on both levels 1 and 2. - Stephanie Smith

8.6
History Museum
Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

The restaurant in the basement has a walk out and eating area next to the canal. The food is delicious! - Deborah Franco

8.8
History Museum
Indiana Historical Society

Incredible exhibition design!!! Literally like stepping into a time machine. - Danielle Nicole

8.0
History Museum
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home

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

9.4
Scenic Lookout
Canal Walk

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

9.5
State / Provincial Park
White River State Park

They have bicycles and single bikes for rent. I really like them.. They also have boats for rent ... I like the river ❤️ - Bero Bassa