Fun fact — Indiana is home to eight different species of owls. Hoo would’ve guessed?

In Indy for a conference? Show us your badge and save $3 on museum admission! >> bit.ly/4iChqBi

In town for a conference? Show us your badge and save $3 on museum admission! >> bit.ly/4iChqBi

John’s portrait is definitely an…eye-catching part of the Lanier Mansion State Historic Site. As odd as the painting looks, it’s both a sweet tribute to James F.D. Lanier’s second son and one of the better examples of Indiana-Kentucky folk art (yes, really).

Allison dives into the story of Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in a new episode of IN the Parks! >> bit.ly/4jyMyTi Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

⚰️ It’s time for another deadly museum museum joke! Follow for more frightfully corny fun.

🪦 Gail’s museum jokes are coming back to life just in time for Halloween! Follow for more frightfully corny dad jokes.

Many Black Hoosiers took an active role in gaining their freedom during the Civil War by serving in the 28th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops.

🖼️ Another artfully crafted museum joke from Gail!

Artist Yatika Starr Fields dives into his creative process behind his new sculpture at Angel Mounds State Historic Site! >> bit.ly/4y7LtFt Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.

🎃 ICYMI, enjoy the sights and sounds of Night at the Boo Bash 2026! Thank you to everyone who came to Fred the Mastodon’s Halloween party and to Bassett Services for providing the candy for this year’s event.

We'll be open on Mondays and Tuesdays during fall break, in addition to our regular hours! >> bit.ly/4e5BcCq Check out what's new at the museum and explore the Hoosier Art Salon during the exhibit's last weeks at the museum Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20.

We'll be open next Monday (Oct. 12) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.! >> bit.ly/4e5BcCq Check out what's new at the museum and explore the Hoosier Art Salon during the exhibit's last weeks at the museum.

Discover nearly 140 artworks from Indiana’s top artists during the Hoosier Art Salon's last two weeks at the museum! >> bit.ly/4xGcK27 Explore the Hoosier state's preeminent juried art exhibition through Oct. 25.

🎃Frightful fun awaits at the museum this spooky season! >> bit.ly/3Ud6zEw Save the date for these spook-tacular events for everyone in your trick-or-treating group.

☃️ Winter break camp registration opens today for members and for the public on Oct. 9! >> bit.ly/4rSNpAl Plan an arctic adventure for your camper in grades K-6. Not a member yet? Join today to unlock early registration for camps and more!

In this episode of IN the Parks, Allison is heading to the Vincennes State Historic Sites! >> bit.ly/3VxvXFq Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

We’re switching up the objects on display! Come check out what’s new at the museum this week. >> bit.ly/4e5BcCq

Indiana's queer community has been shaping Hoosier culture for as long as it's been around! >>bit.ly/47tGfZK Discover just a few stories of LGBTQ+ Hoosiers who've made their mark on the Midwest and beyond in our new blog.