Start planning your visit to Celebration Crossing
Nov. 25 - Jan. 1, 2023
Indiana State Museum

Celebrate the joy of the holidays during opening day of Celebration Crossing on Nov. 25. The festive day begins with Santa’s arrival by helicopter on the museum’s front lawn at 11 a.m.! Join in the cheering as he lights the 92 County Tree and kicks off this holiday season. Ride the Snowfall Express train, visit Santa’s Front Yard and Reindeer Barn, and share your wish list with him while having your picture taken inside Santa’s house.

Stop by the Indiana Store on Nov. 25-27 to take advantage of Double Discount Shopping Days. Members receive 20% off their total purchase at the museum as well as at any of the historic sites' gift shops.

Reminder: Reserve your tickets for the most magical members-only event of the season, Supper with Santa and Friends!

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Made possible with the generous support of Ayres Foundation Inc
Supported by Geico Philanthropic Foundation

Register for Winter Break Camp today!
Select dates Dec. 21 through Feb. 20, 2023
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$60/camper per day, 10% discount for members; $5 sibling discount; $10/scholarships

Choose from several different day camps at the Indiana State Museum for kindergarten through grade 6 students. Campers can paint with ice, play with optical illusions, explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and much more.

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For the Win: Hoosier Game Expo
Nov. 12, 10 - 5 p.m.
Indiana State Museum

Meet local Indiana game designers, writers and companies for a day of non-stop gaming action. Whether you prefer tabletop, board games, digital games or love it all, we are sure to have something just for you. Test out new games, explore coding, and meet game creators from the Hoosier State.

Price: Included in museum admission, free for members, $7/scouts and families

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Indianapolis Municipal Band Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 13, 3 - 4 p.m.
Indiana State Museum

Join us for the annual Veterans Day Concert featuring the Indianapolis Municipal Band. Rousing patriotic marches, traditional American songs and spirited folk tune arrangements are all part of the fun. Col. Lowell Graham, the former commander and conductor of the Air Force Band, will serve as guest conductor. This performance is included in museum admission and free for members.

Young Pioneers: Harmonist Games and Crafts
Nov. 19, 1 - 2 p.m. (central time)
New Harmony State Historic Site

Discover games and crafts centered around 19^th-century America. Create a mini-Harmonist sundial, make your own paper bonnets and top hats, try your hand at a weaving project, play a game of graces and more while learning about the history of New Harmony and the Rappites who first founded and constructed buildings here. This program will take place at Community Building #2, 410 Main St., New Harmony. Recommended for ages 4-13.

Price: $10/youth, 25% discount for members

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All aboard!

The Polar Express is heading to the IMAX® at the Indiana State Museum! For a limited time, members can exchange valid IMAX® vouchers for tickets to see Polar Express: An IMAX® 3D Experience. One IMAX® voucher equals one single movie ticket per person. Redeem your tickets starting Nov. 28. Tickets must be redeemed in-person, at the IMAX® theater located inside the Indiana State Museum. Please visit The Polar Express ticket page for showtimes, from Nov. 28 through Dec. 15!

A new song about Steele

Singer-songwriter David John Stevens is originally from Indiana and writes about love, relationships and his midwestern roots.

Take a listen to his newly released song “House of the Singing Winds.” It is a live recording of the debut performance in T.C. Steele’s studio at the T.C. Steele State Historic Site. The lyrics reflect on Steele, his wife Selma and the home they built in Brown County, Indiana.

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Carrie M. Miller
Nature lover who maintains all things membership including member services, programming, e-newsletters and events.
cmiller@indianamuseum.org
317.233.9348