Indiana State Museum
A state museum by the canal covering everything from Ice Age mastodons to Indiana's famous figures, with an IMAX theatre inside.
The Indiana State Museum lies in White River State Park. Its exterior is set with stones and carvings representing the state's 92 counties. Three floors of exhibits cover geology, natural history and cultural history, including a mastodon skeleton from the Ice Age, Native American cultures, pioneer life, and Indiana's notable figures and popular culture. Large temporary exhibitions are held from time to time. The museum has an IMAX theatre and a café. Admission is about $20, and a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. It faces the Eiteljorg Museum across the canal.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- NCAA Hall of Champions
- White River State Park
- Central Canal Walk
- Indiana Statehouse
- Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
- Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens
- Lucas Oil Stadium