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Get ready to experience an adventure through the cultural hotspots of downtown Indianapolis with this self-guided in-app audio tour! This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, museums, and theaters at their own pace. You’ll discover the city’s rich cultural history and learn about the people and events that shaped its past and present. As you stroll through the city, you’ll see iconic attractions like Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Union Station and get a chance to visit some of the city’s most renowned museums, such as the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art. You’ll also learn about the world of sports at the NCAA Hall of Champions and Victory Field. While getting introduces to the city’s popular and less-known spots, you’ll enjoy picturesque views and stories about its rich past, art, and architecture. This adventure through the city will leave you feeling enriched, inspired, and with a deeper appreciation of Indianapolis. Come join the tour!

What can make the world's largest children's museum even more exciting? Your own in-app audio tour will make your experience meaningful too, and turn this bustling space into a playground for your mind! Note! This tour does not include an entrance ticket. Buy it at www.childrensmuseum.org. The in-app audio tour is valid for life. Interactive exhibits of the museum are supplemented by fun quizzes and little-known stories about our planet and beyond, from prehistoric times to the distant future. Greet the giant Bumblebee at the entrance and start your journey with him! First, you’ll travel billions of years ago to meet face-to-face some of the most fascinating creatures that have ever roamed the Earth like the T-Rex, the Sauropods, the SuperCroc, and many more. From there, you will embark on the iconic Reuben Wells steam train, take a ride to 1890s Indiana, and learn what it means to scale the U.S.'s steepest railroad grade. The next exhibit will take you down to the Egyptian mummy tomb where you will try to decipher hieroglyphics. Don't worry, your "pocket" guide will help you! The last exhibit will tell you how humanity made its way from dreamers to space explorers. You will embark on a spaceship and see Earth as viewed from 10000 miles and as it was billions of years ago. You can bring your own Champions lunch to enjoy in a special dining area. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Children's Museum but is provided by an independent creator.
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About Indiana State Museum
Address
650 W Washington SOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Indiana State Museum tells the story of Indiana across a long span of time, connecting the state’s natural past with the lives and culture of its people. Its exhibits range from fossils and skeletons to objects associated with more recent decades, giving visitors a sense of how both the landscape and everyday life have changed. Displays on prehistoric Indiana sit alongside material from the 1900s and 2000s, making the museum more than a collection of historic artifacts: it is a place to explore what makes the state distinctive. Interactive exhibits help make those stories accessible to children as well as adults. The museum also has an IMAX theater, and its setting beside the Indianapolis canal makes it easy to pair a visit with a walk.
Before you enter
- Check the current opening schedule; the museum is normally closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Look up the day’s IMAX schedule if you want to see a film.
- Allow time for both the natural history and more recent Indiana exhibits.
What to expect
- Expect an eclectic mix, from fossils and skeletons to everyday objects and pop culture.
- Many displays are interactive and geared toward families.
- The museum has multiple floors, so plan to move beyond the first exhibits you see.
During your visit
- Take your time with the fossil displays before moving on to more recent history.
- Ask museum staff about objects that lack clear labels.
- Afterward, take a walk along the canal outside.
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