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Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana

Children's

Crispus Attucks Museum
Indianapolis, Indiana

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

Celebrating the rich history and diversity of Indianapolis' African American Community. Experience one of the Midwest's top African American Museums with a rich collection of African Art!

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Children's

Healthworks! Kids' Museum
South Bend, Indiana

Children's

Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History
Richmond, Indiana

Anthropology, Aquarium, Arboretum, Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, General, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers

Joseph Moore Museum is the regional natural history museum for eastern Indiana. It provides opportunities for Earlham students to have hands-on experience working in a museum in the fields of zoology, botany, anthropology, geology, education, and applied arts. Students curate the collection, provide tours and planetarium shows for visitors, maintain the live animal collections, and design and build exhibits. Guidance is provided by natural science faculty members.

Linden Depot Museum
Linden, Indiana

Children's, General, History, Specialized

It has been restored to the 1950 era of railroading and is operated as a museum by the Linden-Madison Township Historical Society. The fully air-conditioned Depot Museum features a collection of "railroadiana" material mainly from the two railroads it once served: the Monon and the Nickel Plate. The Monon agent's room houses the E.E. Kauffman train collection, including a 3/4" scale, live steam model of the Monon 4-4-0 locomotive with passenger coach. Numerous Nickel Plate artifacts are displayed in the Nickel Plate agent's room. Model Railroad Clubs operate HO & O gauge layouts in the separate Monon and Nickel Plate baggage rooms.

Ohio Valley Children's Museum
New Harmony, Indiana

Children's

Terre Haute Children's Museum
Terre Haute, Indiana

Children's, General, Science

The Terre Haute Children's Museum invites you to explore the world of science and technology. Located in downtown Terre Haute, our staff and volunteers are eager to help your child learn through interactive activities. As one of 350 mind-opening science museums in the country, we want to inspire, impact and influence your child's thinking outside the classroom.

Woodcraft Nature Center & Museum
Culver, Indiana

Children's, History, Military, Nature Centers

In 1965, Culver Woodcraft Camp opened its new museum and nature center. The gift of William Griffith, Robert G. Friedman SS'38, S. Truman Olin, Jr. SS'42, Ralph Smith, and Peirce Ward, SS'03, it is the hub of all nature activities for the Woodcraft Camp.

Conner Prairie
Fishers, Indiana

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Nature Centers, Park, Science

At Conner Prairie, you’ll find four themed historic areas to explore: Lenape Camp, Conner Homestead, 1836 Prairietown and 1859 Balloon Voyage. In each area "look, don’t touch" becomes "look, touch, smell, taste and hear” as you live history first-hand. Explore 200 beautiful, wooded acres and discover fun daily activities, themed days and exciting ways to experience the past with your family. Don’t miss the Animal Encounters Barn where you can get up close with your favorite farm friends!

Decatur County Historical Museum
Greensburg, Indiana

Archaeology, Cemetery, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum
Mishawaka, Indiana

Children's

James Whitcomb Riley Home
Greenfield, Indiana

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

All of the artifacts and the collections are owned by the Riley Old Home Society, a Not-for-profit organization.

Kidscommons
Columbus, Indiana

Children's

Muncie Children's Museum
Muncie, Indiana

Children's

Stevens Memorial Museum
Salem, Indiana

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

John Hay Center is postponing all special events & group tours until further notice due to the Covid-19 Concerns.

Washington Park Zoo
Michigan City, Indiana

Children's, Park, Zoo

The Washington Park Zoo is a zoo located in Michigan City, Indiana, which covers 15 acres (61,000 m2) on a hilly sand dune close to the southeastern tip of Lake Michigan.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

March 31 - April 3, 2025

Arkansas Museums Association 2025 Conference

Historic Washington State Park

Washington, Arkansas

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

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