They're coming! Statehood Day, GeoFest & Eco-Science Fair

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Don't miss these upcoming school festivals and events

Indiana Statehood Day
Dec. 11, 2018, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There are still spots available for your students to join us in celebrating Indiana’s 202nd birthday! Take part in fun, interactive experiences and presentations by state agencies and offices geared toward 4th grade students. (Can't make it? Check out the Indiana Department of Education History Guide.)

GeoFest
Feb. 15 - 17, 2019, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students will be fascinated as they browse, learn about and purchase gems, fossils and minerals. They'll also engage in hands-on activities and explore our natural history galleries through daily activities and demonstrations.

Eco-Science Fair
April 12, 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students can submit science fair projects on a range of topics including aquaculture, vermiculture, composting, social awareness, urban farming, alternative energy, and recycling initiatives in their schools and communities. There is no fee for submitting a project, and the event is free for K-12 students and teachers/chaperones to attend. Click here to learn more.

Learn more and book your spot to any of these events by calling us at 317.232.1637 or emailing museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org.

Dance Hall

You work hard, so consider taking a break! Sign up for a fun night out at one of our adult programs. Coming up this Friday at 7 p.m. is a 1940s Dance Hall with signature cocktails (first one's on us!), fresh donuts, light appetizers and swing dance lessons from Naptown Stomp. Dance the stress away >>

Preschool programs

Preschool programs this month celebrate winter fun, including Bear's First Snow, an interactive play, and Preschool Fridays, which includes interactive story time with elves, building a snowman and early access to the Santa Claus Express train. It's a preschool party >>

Field Trips

Visit the museum in January or February before the rush of spring break and end-of-year field trips. Add on an educational theater performance, school program or IMAX® film to enhance your visit. Plus, museum admission is free for pre-registered, accredited schools or homeschool groups of 10 or more K-12 students. Best day ever >>

Snowflakes

Thanks to our Midwest location, snowflakes are frequent visitors during our school days. Check out four ways that you can take advantage of the snow when school is in session. Learn how to collect, preserve and make two different types of snowflakes. Snow much fun >>

UPCOMING SITE-WIDE EVENTS

Christmas at the Puppet Studio

Multiple Dates
Indiana State Museum
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Santa’s Holiday Breakfast

Multiple Dates
Indiana State Museum
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Holiday Sounds

Multiple Dates
Indiana State Museum
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Preschool Fridays

Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Metamora Old Fashioned Christmas Walk

Multiple dates
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
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1940s Dance Hall

Dec. 7, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Brick Art and Design Studios

Dec. 8 & 15, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Santa at Limberlost

Dec. 8, 2018
Limberlost State Historic Site
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Santa at Lanier Mansion

Dec. 9, 2018
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
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Statehood Day

Dec. 9, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Les Ordinaires Holiday Performance

Dec. 9, 2018
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
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Indiana Statehood Day

Dec. 11, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Bricks Night Out

Dec. 11, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Small Wonders

Dec. 12 & 15, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Bear’s First Snow

Dec. 14, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Clue Party

Dec. 14, 2018
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
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Young Explorers: Winter Exploration

Dec. 15, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Christmas Bird Count

Dec. 17, 2018
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
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The Ultimate Engineering Challenge

Dec. 20, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Magic at the Mansion

Dec. 21, 2018
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
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The 12 Days of Winter

Dec. 26 - Jan 6
Indiana State Museum
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Wacky Winter Wonder Radio Waves

Dec. 28, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Limberlost New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31, 2018
Limberlost State Historic Site
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Family New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31, 2018
Indiana State Museum
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Fashion Luncheon

Jan. 3, 2019
Indiana State Museum
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