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Indiana State Museum

650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-1637
Ranked #15 of 70 attractions in Indianapolis
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Museums, History Museums
Traveller Description: The Indiana State Museum is located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.  It is Indiana's museum for science and culture... more »
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Central KY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is more for children 9+. Very informative & enjoyable. More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

very well laid out, easy to get around but thought it odd that there wasn't a section on the more recent large employers in city, Ely Liley, GM, Rolls-Royce etc, its part of heritage so why excluded! More

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Clinton, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

In the short amount of time we had alloted for the museum portion of our field trip, we did not get to see it all. It is a wonderful, well put together museum. The rotating exhibits give you something new to look at each time I visit. We ate at the cafe which had a great selection and was well... More

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Columbus
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I am proud of the Indiana State Museum. It's housed in a beautiful building in White River State Park. The canal wind behind it. The open atrium area has a Robert Indiana sculpture. The galleries cover Indiana' s history from the prehistoric times to modern days. I especially like the naturalist lab. There are special events and exhibits galore. I'd... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Great architecture and space, exhibits well portrayed, good food, easy parking and good location, close to downtown. More

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Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Wonderful exhibits for both cultural and natural history. The fossil displays were amazing! We were there during the Pinewood Derby race days. Lots of fun! More

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Georgetown, IL
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I was not impressed with this and neither were the others in my group. We paid wayyyyyyy too much money for what was there. I expected more than lifting flaps and opening up drawers. The IMAX movie was interesting but the chairs were awful. More

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Bloomington, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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learned a lot of neat stuff about our world and Indiana alone wouldn't recommend taking small children i took my one year old he was very bored but did behave More

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Detroit, MI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The Imax Theater was great! Simulated a tornado and its aftermath. Was realistic. More

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Lawrence, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Being originally from Chicago we love going to museums.Although small compred to Chicago Science of Industry and The Field it still was interesting More

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