Through Jan. 8, 2017
What does it take to create a video game, line up rhythms like the best DJs, or design a roller coaster that produces the biggest thrills? Whether it is art, music, or engineering, it takes math and science to meet these design challenges.
In Design Zone, you can go behind the scenes and see how video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math and science to do the amazing things they do. Experience this traveling exhibit free with museum admission
Celebration Crossing
Nov. 25, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017 This year’s Celebration Crossing comes alive with holiday merriment from the sounds of bands and choirs, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus who will entertain visitors in their cozy home on Level 1 of the museum through Jan. 1, 2017. Children of all ages can ride the Santa Claus Express, make crafts to take home and gaze into the recreated L.S. Ayers store windows rekindling Christmases past. Sponsored by: |
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15th Annual GeoFestFeb. 17, and 18, 2017 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Feb. 19, 2017 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Buy jewelry, fossils, cut and uncut gemstones and minerals from all over the world. Enjoy hands-on geology activities and win geo-prizes. Meet geo-experts from all over the state. Explore the museum’s three natural history galleries. |
Pinewood Derby®ÂMarch 28 – March 31, 2017; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On your mark, get set…for the second greatest spectacle in racing! The Indiana State Museum and Boy Scouts Crossroads of America Council invite you to race your derby cars and watch as they zip down the two-story, 125-feet of track, across for the finish line. The track will be open to the public all week with the official race on Saturday, April 1. All participating cars must be registered by 1 p.m. on race day. Enter a derby car by 2 p.m. for the ‘Best in Show’ competition. Cars will be awarded based on visual design. The track will continue to be open for Fun Runs on Sunday. Visit indianamuseum.org to view the Saturday competition rules and ‘Best in Show’ categories.
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