Champion magazine, published by the NCAA, celebrates the unique connection between Americans and college sports. Visitors will enjoy selections from the Play It Forward section, which can be found in each issue of the magazine and demonstrates that student-athletes achieve as much off the field as on it.  From shoe drives to hospital visits, [...]

Chemistry sets and science toys have fascinated children for decades. They reassured parents that their children would be more prepared for prestigious careers, and convinced kids that experiments were daring and exciting. Science at Play, the first major museum exhibition to explore the many facets of these miniature laboratories for children, draws from the [...]

Now in its 93rd year, the annual Hoosier Salon is returning to the Indiana State Museum. The museum previously hosted the longstanding Indiana art tradition from 1990 to 2011. The Hoosier Salon’s new five year agreement with the museum showcases the commitment of both organizations to presenting the best of Indiana’s artists. The juried [...]

From April 6, 2017 through Nov. 11, 2018, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. With several installations and exhibitions available in our public spaces, the ISMHS will explore Indiana’s contributions to the war effort. Along with the personal and political sacrifices Hoosiers made, visitors will [...]