List of museums in Indiana facts for kids
This list is all about the cool museums you can visit in Indiana! Museums are special places that collect and take care of interesting things. These can be objects about history, art, science, or even things from different cultures. They make these collections available for everyone to see and learn from. This list also includes art galleries that are open to the public.
Museums to Explore
| Name | Location | County | What you can learn about | What's cool about it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hoosier Heritage | Mooresville | Morgan | Local history | Learn about the history of the Mooresville area. |
| Adams Mill | Cutler | Carroll | Old Mills | See an old grist mill from 1845, plus tools and a historic Masonic lodge room. |
| Alexandria Monroe Township Historical Society Museum | Alexandria | Madison | Local history | Discover the history of Alexandria and Monroe Township. |
| Amish Acres | Nappanee | Elkhart | Open-air village | Explore an old Amish farm and village. |
| Anderson Center for the Arts | Anderson | Madison | Art | Enjoy Indiana art and modern art. |
| Angel Mounds State Historic Site | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Native American history | Explore an ancient Native American town site. |
| Antique Hair Museum | French Lick | Orange | Fashion history | See vintage hair tools and even hair art! It's part of a salon. |
| Art Museum of Greater Lafayette | Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Art | Check out American art from the 1800s and 1900s, especially art from Indiana. |
| Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Art | See art from the Southwest Indiana area. |
| Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum | Columbus | Bartholomew | Aviation | Learn about military aviation history. |
| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum | Auburn | DeKalb | Cars | See amazing classic cars like Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg models. |
| Barker Mansion | Michigan City | LaPorte | Historic house | Tour a beautiful mansion from the early 1900s. |
| Bartholomew County History Center | Columbus | Bartholomew | Local history | Discover the history of Bartholomew County in a historic house. |
| Beck's Mill | Salem | Washington | Old Mills | Visit a restored grist mill from the 1800s. |
| Bell Aircraft Museum | Mentone | Kosciusko | Aviation | Learn about aviation pioneer Lawrence Dale Bell and the history of flight. |
| Benjamin Harrison Home | Indianapolis | Marion | Historic house | Explore the Victorian home of former U.S. President Benjamin Harrison. |
| Benton House | Indianapolis | Marion | Historic house | See the Victorian home of Allen R. Benton. |
| Billie Creek Village | Rockville | Parke | Open-air village | Walk through 38 historic buildings with old tools and items. |
| Billy Sunday Home Museum | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | Historic house | Visit the 1911 home of preacher Billy Sunday and learn about his life. |
| Blackford County Historical Society Museum | Hartford City | Blackford | Local history | Explore the history of Blackford County. |
| Brauer Museum of Art | Valparaiso | Porter | Art | This art museum is part of Valparaiso University. |
| Brown County Art Gallery | Nashville | Brown | Art | See art created by local artists. |
| Brown County Pioneer Village | Nashville | Brown | Open-air village | Step back in time with a log jail, a doctor's office, and a blacksmith shop. |
| Buckley Homestead | Lowell | Lake | Living history | Explore an agriculture museum, a pioneer farm, and a historic farmhouse. |
| Camp Atterbury Museum | Edinburgh | Johnson | Military history | Learn about the history of Camp Atterbury. |
| CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center | Terre Haute | Vigo | History | Learn about the Holocaust and the importance of forgiveness. |
| Carnegie Center for Art & History | New Albany | Floyd | Art & Local history | See art and learn about local history. |
| Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County | Crawfordsville | Montgomery | Local history | Discover the history, art, science, and culture of Montgomery County. |
| Carroll County Historical Museum | Delphi | Carroll | Local history | Located in the Carroll County Courthouse, it shares the county's history. |
| Cass County Historical Society Museum | Logansport | Cass | Local history | Explore local history in the Jerolaman-Long Home. |
| Chellberg Farmhouse | Chesterton | Porter | Historic house | Visit a Swedish farmhouse from the early 1900s in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. |
| Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville House | Fort Wayne | Allen | Historic house | Learn about this historic home. |
| Children's Museum of Evansville | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Children's museum | Enjoy hands-on exhibits about the human body, water, and more. |
| Children's Museum of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Marion | Children's museum | Explore interactive exhibits on science, dinosaurs, and archaeology. |
| Circus City Museum | Peru | Miami | Circus history | Learn about Peru's rich circus history. |
| Clabber Girl Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | History | Discover the history of Hulman & Company, makers of Clabber Girl baking powder. |
| Clay County Historical Society Museum | Brazil | Clay | Local history | Learn about the history of Clay County. |
| Cline Museum | Angola | Steuben | Historic house | See a beautiful Victorian Queen Anne house and learn about local history. |
| Clinton County Historical Museum | Frankfort | Clinton | Local history | Discover the history of Clinton County. |
| Coal Town and Railroad Museum | Clinton | Vermillion | Local history | Learn about the history of coal mining and railroads in the area. |
| Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Military history | Explore Civil War history inside the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. |
| Colonel William Jones State Historic Site | Gentryville | Spencer | Historic house | Visit an early 19th-century house, part of Lincoln State Park. |
| Columbus Museum of Art & Design | Columbus | Bartholomew | Art & Design | See exhibits of art, design, and performing arts. |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers | Hamilton | Living history | Experience what life was like in Indiana in the 1800s. |
| Corydon Capitol State Historic Site | Corydon | Harrison | Historic site | Visit Indiana’s very first state capitol building. |
| Costigan House | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | Tour a mid-19th-century home of architect Francis Costigan. |
| Cragun House | Lebanon | Boone | Historic house | Explore a Victorian-era home. |
| Crispus Attucks Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Local history | Learn about the history of the school and local African American history. |
| Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site | New Albany | Floyd | Historic house | Tour a grand Victorian mansion built in 1869. |
| David Owsley Museum of Art | Muncie | Delaware | Art | Part of Ball State University, it has over 11,000 pieces of art. |
| Daviess County Historical Society Museum | Washington | Daviess | Local history | Discover the history of Daviess County. |
| Decatur County Museum | Greensburg | Decatur | Historic house | Located in a Victorian house, it shares Decatur County's history. |
| DeKalb County History Museum | Butler | DeKalb | Local history | This museum is located in a former Carnegie library. |
| The Depot History Museum & Art Gallery | Beverly Shores | Porter | Local history | Located in a historic train depot. |
| Dr. Hutchings Office & Hospital | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | See original late 19th-century medical equipment and furniture. |
| Dr. James Ford Historic Home | Wabash | Wabash | Historic house | Visit a restored 19th-century doctor's home and surgery. |
| Dr. Ted's Musical Marvels | Huntingburg | Dubois | Musical instruments | See restored mechanical musical instruments from around the world. |
| Draft Animal Museum | Auburn | DeKalb | Agriculture | See horse-drawn farm equipment and vehicles. |
| Dream Car Museum | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Cars | Check out over 60 exotic and vintage cars and car memorabilia. |
| Dubois County Museum | Jasper | Dubois | History | Learn about county history, farming, military, and German heritage. |
| Dunkirk City Public Library and Glass Museum | Dunkirk | Jay | Glass | See over 6,000 pieces of glass from factories worldwide. |
| Earlham College Art Collection | Richmond | Wayne | Art | Explore various art collections at Earlham College. |
| Early Ford V-8 Museum | Butler | DeKalb | Cars | See old Ford V-8 engines, transmissions, and Ford collectibles. |
| Eleutherian College | Lancaster | Jefferson | Historic site | Learn about Indiana's first college to accept students of all races and genders. |
| Elkhart County Historical Museum | Bristol | Elkhart | Local history | Located in an old school, it shows local and period history. |
| Elwood Haynes Museum | Kokomo | Howard | Biography | Learn about the life of inventor Elwood Haynes. |
| Emil A. Blackmore Museum of The American Legion | Indianapolis | Marion | Military history | See military and American Legion items and art. |
| Emanuel Hatfield Museum | Owensburg | Greene | Local history | Learn about the Hatfield family and hunter Emmanuel Hatfield. |
| Ernie Pyle World War II Museum | Dana | Vermillion | Biography | Visit the home of famous World War II reporter Ernie Pyle. |
| Eugene V. Debs Home | Terre Haute | Vigo | Historic house | Tour the home of union leader Eugene V. Debs. |
| Evansville African American Museum | Evansville | Vanderburgh | African American history | Learn about African American history in Evansville. |
| Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Multiple topics | Explore art, history, and science exhibits. |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | See Native American art and Western American paintings and sculptures. |
| Fairmount Historical Museum | Fairmount | Grant | Local history | Features exhibits about actor James Dean. |
| Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center | Clarksville | Clark | Natural history | Learn about the geology and fossils at the Falls of the Ohio. |
| Farmer House Museum | Bloomington | Monroe | Historic house | See what a home looked like in the early to mid-1900s. |
| Fayette County Historical Museum | Connersville | Fayette | Local history | Discover the history of Fayette County. |
| Forks of the Wabash | Huntington | Huntington | Open-air village | Experience Native American and pioneer life from the 1840s. |
| Fort Ouiatenon | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Living history | Visit a replica 18th-century French trading post. |
| Fort Vallonia Museum | Vallonia | Jackson | Local history | Learn about the history of Fort Vallonia. |
| Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum | Fort Wayne | Allen | Firefighting | See old firefighting equipment and learn about fire history. |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Fort Wayne | Allen | Art | Explore contemporary art. |
| Fountain County War Museum | Veedersburg | Fountain | Military history | Located in an old train depot, it features military history. |
| Freeman Field Army Airfield Museum | Seymour | Jackson | Military history | Learn about the history of Freeman Army Airfield during World War II. |
| Freedom Heritage Museum | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Military history | A museum dedicated to World War II military and home front history. |
| Fulton County Museum | Rochester | Fulton | Multiple topics | Learn about local history, see farm tools, and explore a 1900-1925 village. |
| Gaar Mansion | Richmond | Wayne | Historic house | Tour a beautiful late 19th-century mansion. |
| Gallery 924 | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | See art from local and regional artists. |
| Galleries at Peeler | Greencastle | Putnam | Art | Part of DePauw University's art center. |
| Garfield Park Arts Center | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Features art exhibitions by local and regional artists. |
| Garrett Museum of Art | Garrett | DeKalb | Art | See local art. |
| Garrett Historical Railroad Museum | Garrett | DeKalb | Railroad | Located in a historic depot, with train cars and structures. |
| Gary Historical & Cultural Society | Gary | Lake | Local history | Learn about the history and culture of Gary. |
| Gas City Museum | Gas City | Grant | Local history | Discover the history of Gas City. |
| General Lew Wallace Study | Crawfordsville | Montgomery | Biography | Visit the home of author Lew Wallace. |
| Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site | Rome City | Noble | Biography | Explore the home of author Gene Stratton-Porter. |
| George Rogers Clark National Historical Park | Vincennes | Knox | History | Learn about an important American Revolution campaign. |
| Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology | Bloomington | Monroe | Archaeology | See local artifacts from ancient Native American cultures. |
| Greater Evansville Ball Halls of Fame | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Sports | Learn about local sports heroes. |
| Great Lakes Museum of Military History | Michigan City | LaPorte | Military history | Explore military history. |
| Greentown Glass Museum | Greentown | Howard | Glass | See glass items made by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company. |
| Greentown History Center | Greentown | Howard | Local history | Learn about the history and culture of eastern Howard County. |
| Griffith Historical Park & Museum | Griffith | Lake | Railroad | Visit a depot museum with railroad cars and structures. |
| Grissom Air Museum | Peru | Miami | Aviation | Learn about aviation history. |
| Grouseland | Vincennes | Knox | Historic house | Tour the home of William Henry Harrison when he was governor of Indiana. |
| Grover Museum | Shelbyville | Shelby | Local history | See displays of old shops, businesses, and a model train layout. |
| Gruenewald House | Anderson | Madison | Historic house | Explore a Victorian-era home from the turn of the century. |
| Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art | Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Art | See Indiana art, antique furniture, and decorative items. |
| Hagerstown Museum & Arts Place | Hagerstown | Wayne | Local history | Learn about the history of Hagerstown. |
| Hallmark Ornament Museum | Warsaw | Kosciusko | Collectibles | See a complete collection of Hallmark Cards ornaments since 1973. |
| Hamilton County Museum of History | Noblesville | Hamilton | Historic house | Located in a Victorian-era former sheriff's residence and jail. |
| Hancock County Historical Society | Greenfield | Hancock | Local history | Operates the Chapel in the Park Museum and the Old Log Jail Museum. |
| Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum | Mishawaka | St. Joseph | Children's museum | A fun place for kids to learn and explore. |
| Hayden Historical Museum | Hayden | Jennings | Local history | Discover the history of Hayden. |
| Hayes Arboretum | Richmond | Wayne | Natural history | Explore 466 acres with a nature center and a museum about the founder and railroad items. |
| Healthworks Kids Museum | South Bend | St. Joseph | Children's museum | Learn about health in a fun, interactive way. |
| Henager Memories and Nostalgia Museum | Buckskin | Gibson | Collectibles | See American pop culture collectibles like Western movie stars and Smokey Bear. |
| Hendricks County Historical Museum | Danville | Hendricks | Local history | Learn about the history of Hendricks County. |
| Heritage House Museum | Walkerton | St. Joseph | Local history | Discover the history of the Walkerton area. |
| Henry County Historical Society Museum | New Castle | Henry | Local history | See Victorian-era rooms in the Gen. William Grose House. |
| Herron Galleries | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Part of Herron School of Art and Design, featuring various art galleries. |
| Hesston Steam Museum | La Porte | LaPorte | Railroad & Steam | See collections of railroad and steam equipment. |
| Hillforest | Aurora | Dearborn | Historic house | Tour a beautiful Victorian mansion. |
| Historic New Harmony | New Harmony | Posey | Open-air village | Explore a site with two utopian communities, historic houses, and art. |
| The History Center | Fort Wayne | Allen | Local history | Learn about the history of Allen County and Fort Wayne. |
| The History Museum | South Bend | St. Joseph | Local history | Discover the heritage of the St. Joseph River Valley, including the Copshaholm mansion. |
| Hoosier Air Museum | Auburn | DeKalb | Aviation | See historic aircraft, engines, and aviation memorabilia. |
| Hoosier Gym | Knightstown | Henry | Sports | Famous for being the main location in the 1986 basketball movie Hoosiers. |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | North Judson | Starke | Railroad | Explore railroad history. |
| Hoosier Salon | Carmel | Hamilton | Art | An art gallery featuring Indiana artists. |
| Hoosier Salon | New Harmony | Posey | Art | Another art gallery showcasing Indiana artists. |
| Howard County Historical Society Museum | Kokomo | Howard | Local history | Located in the beautiful Seiberling Mansion, it includes a Cole Porter exhibit. |
| Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | A performing arts center at Butler University with an art gallery. |
| Howard Steamboat Museum | Jeffersonville | Clark | Maritime history | Learn about steamboats and local history. |
| Huddleston Farmhouse | Mount Auburn | Wayne | Historic house | Visit an inn and farmhouse from 1841. |
| Huntingburg Museum | Huntingburg | Dubois | Local history | Discover the history of Huntingburg. |
| Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame | Jasper | Dubois | Sports | Learn about famous Indiana baseball players. |
| Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame | New Castle | Henry | Sports | Celebrate Indiana's basketball legends. |
| Indiana Football Hall of Fame | Richmond | Wayne | Sports | Honor great Indiana football players. |
| Indiana Geological and Water Survey | Bloomington | Monroe | Natural history | See rocks, minerals, and fossils from Indiana and other places. |
| Indiana Experience | Indianapolis | Marion | History | Explore Indiana's history through interactive exhibits. |
| Indiana Medical History Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Medical history | Focuses on the beginnings of modern medicine and scientific psychiatry. |
| Indiana Military Museum | Vincennes | Knox | Military history | Learn about America’s military history from the American Revolution to today. |
| Indiana Railway Museum | French Lick | Orange | Railroad | Ride a heritage railroad and explore the museum. |
| Indiana State Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Multiple topics | Discover Indiana's science, art, culture, and history from ancient times to now. |
| Indiana State Police Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Law enforcement | Dedicated to the history of the Indiana State Police. |
| Indiana Transportation Museum | Noblesville | Hamilton | Railroad | A heritage railroad and museum. |
| Indiana University Art Museum | Bloomington | Monroe | Art | Features ancient jewelry and paintings by famous artists like Pablo Picasso. |
| Indiana University East Art Gallery | Richmond | Wayne | Art | Located in Whitewater Hall, it showcases art. |
| Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery | Kokomo | Howard | Art | See art exhibits at Indiana University Kokomo. |
| Indiana University Kokomo Downtown Art Gallery | Kokomo | Howard | Art | Another art gallery location for Indiana University Kokomo. |
| Indiana War Memorial Military Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Military history | Explore military history in the Shrine Room and Military Museum. |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | A center for art and exhibitions. |
| Indianapolis Artsgarden | Indianapolis | Marion | Art & Performance | An art park and performance venue. |
| Indianapolis Contemporary | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Also known as iMOCA, it features contemporary art. |
| Indianapolis Firefighters Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Firefighting | See antique fire wagons and learn about firefighting history. |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum | Indianapolis | Marion | Cars & Racing | Learn about the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and racing. |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Has large collections of paintings, sculptures, and modern design. |
| International Circus Hall of Fame | Peru | Miami | Circus history | A hall of fame and museum about circuses and famous circus performers. |
| Indiana Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame and Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Sports | Learn about Indiana's track and cross country history. |
| Jackson County History Center | Brownstown | Jackson | Local history | Discover the history of Jackson County. |
| Jackson County Visitor's Center Exhibit | Freetown | Jackson | Local history | Located in a historic railroad freighthouse. |
| James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum | Greenfield | Hancock | Historic house | Visit the childhood home of poet James Whitcomb Riley. |
| James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home | Indianapolis | Marion | Historic house | Tour the home of poet James Whitcomb Riley. |
| Jasonville History Museum | Jasonville | Greene | Local history | Learn about the history of Jasonville. |
| Jasper Arts Center | Jasper | Dubois | Art | The Krempp Gallery features changing exhibits by regional artists. |
| Jeeninga Museum of Bible & Near Eastern Studies | Anderson | Madison | Archaeology | Part of Anderson University, it explores the history of the Ancient Near East and the Bible. |
| Jefferson County Heritage Center | Madison | Jefferson | Local history | Learn about pioneers, transportation, Victorian life, and the Civil War. |
| John Hay Center | Salem | Washington | Multiple topics | Includes a local history museum, a railroad museum, and a pioneer village. |
| Jennings County Historical Society Museum | Vernon | Jennings | Local history | Discover the history of Jennings County. |
| Johnson County Museum of History | Franklin | Johnson | Local history | Located in a former Masonic Temple, it has local history displays. |
| Jonesboro Historical Museum | Jonesboro | Grant | Local history | Learn about the history of Jonesboro. |
| Joseph Moore Museum | Richmond | Wayne | Natural history | Part of Earlham College, it has exhibits on birds, mammals, rocks, fossils, and an Egyptian mummy! |
| Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum | Fort Wayne | Allen | History | Shows exhibits from its collection of old manuscripts and documents. |
| Kidscommons | Columbus | Bartholomew | Children's museum | A fun, interactive museum for kids. |
| Knightstown Historic Museum | Knightstown | Henry | Local history | Learn about the history of Knightstown. |
| Kokomo Automotive Museum | Kokomo | Howard | Cars | See cars, a gas station, and a diner, learning about automotive history. |
| Kosciusko County Jail Museum | Warsaw | Kosciusko | Prison history | Located in a former prison and sheriff's house, with local history displays. |
| Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum | Auburn | DeKalb | Transportation | Features classic cars, racing cars, custom cars, and historic carriages. |
| Lake County Historical Museum | Crown Point | Lake | Local history | Located in the Lake County Courthouse, it shares local history. |
| Lake of the Red Cedars Museum | Cedar Lake | Lake | Local history | Learn about the history of Cedar Lake. |
| Lane Place | Crawfordsville | Montgomery | Historic house | Explore this historic home. |
| Lanier Mansion State Historic Site | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | Tour a grand mansion from the 1840s. |
| LaPorte County Historical Society Museum | LaPorte | LaPorte | Local history | Features pioneer items and period display rooms. |
| Lawrence County Museum of History | Bedford | Lawrence | Local history | Discover the history of Lawrence County. |
| Levi Coffin House | Fountain City | Wayne | Historic house | An important stop on the Underground Railroad. |
| Lieber Log Cabin | Marshall | Parke | Historic house | Located in Turkey Run State Park, it honors Richard Lieber, who started Indiana State Parks. |
| Life on the Ohio River History Museum | Vevay | Switzerland | Maritime history | Learn about transportation on the Ohio River, including steamboats. |
| Ligonier Historical Museum | Ligonier | Noble | Local history | Discover the history of Ligonier. |
| Limberlost State Historic Site | Geneva | Adams | Historic house | Visit the 1895 log home of author Gene Stratton Porter. |
| Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial | Lincoln City | Spencer | Biography | Includes a museum about Abraham Lincoln's childhood and a pioneer farm. |
| Lincoln Pioneer Village | Rockport | Spencer | Open-air village | See log cabins and buildings like they were in Lincoln’s time. |
| Lincoln State Park | Lincoln City | Spencer | Historic site | Includes a visitor center with a museum about Lincoln's childhood. |
| Linden Depot Museum | Linden | Montgomery | Railroad | Learn about railroad history in the old Linden Depot. |
| Lindley House | Paoli | Orange | Historic house | A historic house from the mid-1800s. |
| Lubeznik Center for the Arts | Michigan City | LaPorte | Art | An art center with exhibitions. |
| Luckey Hospital Museum | Wolf Lake | Noble | Medical history | See displays of a rural hospital from the 1930s to 1950s. |
| Lusk Home and Mill Site | Marshall | Parke | Historic house | Located in Turkey Run State Park, it's an early pioneer home and grist mill. |
| Madison County History Center | Anderson | Madison | Local history | Learn about the history of Madison County. |
| Madison Railroad Station Museum | Madison | Jefferson | Railroad | Discover railroad history in Madison. |
| Mansfield Roller Mill | Mansfield | Parke | Old Mills | Visit an early 19th-century grist mill. |
| Marion City Museum | Marion | Grant | Local history | Part of the Marion Public Library, it shows local history. |
| Marshall County Historical Museum | Plymouth | Marshall | Local history | Learn about the history of Marshall County. |
| Martin County Historical Museum | Shoals | Martin | Local history | Discover the history of Martin County. |
| Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana | Indianapolis | Marion | Cultural history | Learn about the cultural history of Freemasons in Indiana. |
| Mathers Museum of World Cultures | Bloomington | Monroe | Cultural history | Part of Indiana University, it explores different cultures and their history. |
| McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Art | Part of the University of Southern Indiana, it features art. |
| Menno-Hof | Shipshewana | LaGrange | Religious history | Learn about the faith and life of Amish and Mennonites. |
| Merrillville History Museum | Merrillville | Lake | Local history | Discover the history of Merrillville. |
| Miami County Museum | Peru | Miami | Local history | Learn about Miami County history, including a Cole Porter exhibit. |
| Mid-America Windmill Museum | Kendallville | Noble | Science | Learn about the history of wind power, from old windmills to modern ones. |
| Middlebury Community Museum | Middlebury | Elkhart | Local history | Discover the history of Middlebury. |
| Middletown Historical Society Museum | Middletown | Henry | Local history | Learn about the history of Middletown. |
| Midtown Museum of Native Cultures | Waynetown | Montgomery | Native American history | See a private collection of Native American artifacts. |
| Midwest Museum of American Art | Elkhart | Elkhart | Art | Focuses on American art from the 1800s and 1900s, with works by Grandma Moses and Norman Rockwell. |
| Milan '54 Hoosiers Museum | Milan | Ripley | Sports | Learn about the famous 1954 Milan High School basketball team. |
| Military Honor Park and Museum | South Bend | St. Joseph | Military history | A park and museum honoring military history. |
| Miller House and Garden | Columbus | Bartholomew | Historic house | A mid-century modern home designed by Eero Saarinen. |
| Minnetrista | Muncie | Delaware | Multiple topics | Includes a museum with exhibits on nature, local history, and art, plus gardens. |
| Model T Museum | Centerville | Wayne | Cars | Operated by the Model T Ford Club of America, it features Model T Fords. |
| Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center Gallery | Upland | Grant | Art | Part of Taylor University, it features art exhibits. |
| Monon Connection Museum | Monon | White | Railroad | Learn about railroad history. |
| Monon Depot Museum | Carmel | Hamilton | Railroad & Local history | Located in a historic depot, it has local history and railroad exhibits. |
| Monroe County History Center | Bloomington | Monroe | Local history | Discover the history of Monroe County. |
| Moore-Youse Home Museum | Muncie | Delaware | Historic house | Explore this historic home. |
| Moreau Art Galleries | Notre Dame | St. Joseph | Art | Part of Saint Mary's College, it features changing art exhibitions. |
| Moses Fowler House | Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Historic house | A historic house to explore. |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Muncie | Delaware | Children's museum | A fun and interactive museum for kids. |
| Munster History Museum | Munster | Lake | Historic house | Located in the Kaske House, it shares Munster's history. |
| Murphy Art Center | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Features five art galleries. |
| Musee de Venoge | Vevay | Switzerland | Historic house | Visit an early 19th-century French Colonial house. |
| Museum of Culver & Lake Maxinkuckee History | Culver | Marshall | Local history | Learn about the history of Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee. |
| Museum of Miniature Houses | Carmel | Hamilton | Toys | See amazing dollhouses and miniatures. |
| Museum of Overbeck Art Pottery | Cambridge City | Wayne | Art | See pottery created by the Overbeck Sisters, located in the town library. |
| Museum of 20th Century Warfare | Lawrence | Marion | Military history | Located at Fort Harrison State Park, it has exhibits on 20th-century military technology and uniforms. |
| Museum of the Soldier | Portland | Jay | Military history | Learn about military history. |
| National Art Museum of Sport | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Features art about sports (currently closed to the public). |
| National Auto and Truck Museum | Auburn | DeKalb | Cars & Trucks | Focuses on cars and trucks built after World War II. |
| National Military History Center | Auburn | DeKalb | Military history | Covers military history from the Revolutionary War through Vietnam, with a focus on WWII. |
| National Model Aviation Museum | Muncie | Delaware | Aviation | See model aircraft and learn about aeromodeling. |
| National New York Central Railroad Museum | Elkhart | Elkhart | Railroad | Learn about the history and equipment of the New York Central Railroad. |
| National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association | Friendship | Ripley | Sports | Learn about the sport of muzzle loading. |
| NCAA Hall of Champions | Indianapolis | Marion | Sports | Celebrates the achievements of student-athletes. |
| Oak Grove Heritage House | Oxford, | Benton | Local history | Located in a former Presbyterian church. |
| Ohio County Historical Museum | Rising Sun | Ohio | Local history | Housed in an old plow factory, it focuses on 19th and early 20th-century life. |
| Old Jail Museum | Albion | Noble | Local history | Located in the former sheriff's house and county jail, it shows local history. |
| Old Cathedral Library & Museum | Vincennes | Knox | Religious history | The oldest library in Indiana, with historic and church artifacts. |
| Old French House & Indian Museum | Vincennes | Knox | Historic house | Visit a French Creole house from 1809. |
| Old Hotel Museum & Railroad Learning Center | Union City | Randolph | Local history & Railroad | Learn about local history and railroad artifacts. |
| Old Lighthouse Museum | Michigan City | LaPorte | Maritime history | The only lighthouse in Indiana, sharing its history. |
| Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens | Indianapolis | Marion | Historic house | A 1930s-era mansion located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. |
| Osgood Historical Museum | Osgood | Ripley | Local history | Learn about the history of Osgood. |
| Orange County Museum | Paoli | Orange | Local history | Discover the history of Orange County. |
| Owen County Heritage & Culture Center | Spencer | Owen | Local history | Learn about the history of Owen County. |
| Padgett Museum | New Albany | Floyd | Local history | Discover the history of Floyd County. |
| Paul Dresser Birthplace | Terre Haute | Vigo | Biography | Visit the home of composer Paul Dresser. |
| Pendleton Historical Museum | Pendleton | Madison | Local history | Located in Falls Park, it shares local history. |
| Pershing Township Museum | Freetown | Jackson | Local history | Learn about the history of Pershing Township. |
| Perry County Museum | Cannelton | Perry | Local history | Located at the old Perry County Courthouse, it shares county history. |
| Piper Flight Museum | Salem | Washington | Aviation | Located at the Salem Municipal Airport, it features vintage Piper aircraft and exhibits. |
| Porter County Museum of History | Valparaiso | Porter | Local history | Learn about the history of Porter County. |
| Pound Store Museum | Leesburg | Kosciusko | Local history | A historic general store and post office. |
| Prill School Museum | Henry Township | Fulton | School history | Visit a late 19th-century one-room schoolhouse. |
| Prophetstown State Park | Battle Ground | Tippecanoe | Living history | Explore a 1920s farmstead and Native American village buildings. |
| Purdue University Galleries | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Art | Various art galleries at Purdue University. |
| Putnam County Museum | Greencastle | Putnam | Local history | Discover the history of Putnam County. |
| Quilters Hall of Fame | Fairmount | Grant | Textiles | Located in the Marie Webster House, it features quilt exhibits. |
| Randolph County Historical Museum | Winchester | Randolph | Local history | Learn about the history of Randolph County. |
| Reitz Home Museum | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Historic house | A beautiful Victorian house museum. |
| Red Skelton Museum | Vincennes | Knox | Biography | Learn about the life of comedian Red Skelton. |
| Rhythm! Discovery Center | Indianapolis | Marion | Music | Explore drums and percussive instruments from around the world. |
| Richmond Art Museum | Richmond | Wayne | Art | Collections include American Impressionists and regional artists. |
| Rickenbaugh House | St. Croix | Perry | Historic house | A mid-19th-century house located in Hoosier National Forest. |
| Ridgeville-Kitselman Museum | Ridgeville | Randolph | Local history | Located in the Ridgeville Library, it shares local history. |
| Riley Birthplace and Museum | Greenfield | Hancock | Historic house | The boyhood home of poet James Whitcomb Riley. |
| Ripley County Museum | Versailles | Ripley | Local history | Learn about the history of Ripley County. |
| Ropkey Armor Museum | Crawfordsville | Montgomery | Military history | See military vehicles, weapons, and memorabilia. |
| Rotary Jail Museum and Tannenbaum Cultural Center | Crawfordsville | Montgomery | Jail history | Explore a unique rotary-design jail and local history. |
| Rush County Historical Society Museum | Rushville | Rush | Local history | Discover the history of Rush County. |
| Ruthmere | Elkhart | Elkhart | Art & Decorative Arts | A beautiful Beaux Arts mansion with fine arts, decorative arts, and classic cars. |
| RV/MH Hall of Fame | Elkhart | Elkhart | Transportation | Learn about the history and pioneers of recreational vehicles and motor homes. |
| Samara House | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe | Historic house | A 1950s house designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. |
| Santa Claus Museum & Village | Santa Claus | Spencer | Local history | Learn about the town's history, tourism, and Santa Claus Land, with antique toys. |
| Schimpff's Confectionery | Jeffersonville | Clark | Food history | A historic candy store with a museum. |
| Schofield House | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | An 1817 house where the Grand Lodge of Indiana (Freemasons) was founded. |
| Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum | Madison | Jefferson | Industry | See a factory that made wooden frames for saddle makers. |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne | Allen | Science | A fun, hands-on science museum. |
| Scott County Heritage Center and Museum | Scottsburg | Scott | Local history | A Victorian house museum sharing local history. |
| Scribner House | New Albany | Floyd | Historic house | A historic house open for tours a couple times a year. |
| Sheridan Historical Society Museum | Sheridan | Hamilton | Local history | Learn about the history of Sheridan. |
| Shipshewana Area Historical Society Museum | Shipshewana | LaGrange | Local history | Discover the history of the Shipshewana area. |
| Shirley Historical Society Museum | Shirley | Henry | Local history | Located in the former train depot, it shares local history. |
| Shrewsbury-Windle House | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | A historic house from the 1840s. |
| Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods | Vigo | Religious history | Exhibits about Saint Théodore Guérin and the Sisters of Providence. |
| Skinner Farm Village | Perrysville | Vermillion | Open-air village | See log cabins, buildings, and artifacts showing over 150 years of Indiana history. |
| Snite Museum of Art | Notre Dame | St. Joseph | Art | Part of the University of Notre Dame, known for Italian Renaissance paintings. |
| South Bend Museum of Art | South Bend | St. Joseph | Art | Features historical Indiana artists and contemporary regional artists. |
| Southern Indiana Center for the Arts | Seymour | Jackson | Art & Printing | Includes an art gallery and a museum with a working print shop from the 1800s. |
| Spring Mill State Park | Mitchell | Lawrence | Open-air village | Features a pioneer village with a grist mill and a memorial to astronaut Gus Grissom. |
| Starke County Historical Society Museum | Knox | Starke | Local history | Learn about the history of Starke County. |
| Stockdale Mill | Roann | Wabash | Old Mills | A water-powered flour mill. |
| Stone's Tavern | Sparta Township | Noble | Historic site | A 19th-century tavern. |
| Studebaker National Museum | South Bend | St. Joseph | Cars | Learn about the history of Studebaker cars. |
| Sullivan County History Museum | Sullivan | Sullivan | Local history | Discover the history of Sullivan County. |
| Sullivan House | Madison | Jefferson | Historic house | The 1818 home of Judge Jeremiah Sullivan. |
| Sullivan Munce Cultural Center | Zionsville | Boone | Multiple topics | Features local history and art. |
| Sunman Historical Museum | Sunman | Ripley | Local history | Learn about the history of Sunman. |
| Swiss Heritage Village & Museum | Berne | Adams | Open-air village | Explore a Swiss heritage village. |
| Switzerland County Agriculture Museum Center | Vevay | Switzerland | Agriculture | Located in a 19th-century farmstead, it shows agriculture history. |
| Switzerland County History Museum | Vevay | Switzerland | Local history | Discover the history of Switzerland County. |
| Swope Art Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Art | Features American art, especially from the 1900s and local artists. |
| Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum | Syracuse | Kosciusko | Local history | Learn about the history of Syracuse and Wawasee. |
| Task Force Tips Fire Museum | Valparaiso | Porter | Firefighting | See historic firefighting vehicles, equipment, and uniforms. |
| T. C. Steele State Historic Site | Nashville | Brown | Biography | Visit the home of artist T. C. Steele. |
| Terre Haute Children's Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Children's museum | A fun and interactive museum for kids. |
| Terre Haute Fire-Police Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Firefighting & Police | See historic fire and police equipment in a historic fire station. |
| Thorntown Heritage Museum | Thorntown | Boone | Local history | Learn about the history of Thorntown. |
| Time Was Museum | Elkhart | Elkhart | Local history | Shows Elkhart's community life (open by appointment). |
| Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum | Battle Ground | Tippecanoe | Military history | Learn about the Battle of Tippecanoe and see Native American artifacts. |
| Tipton County Heritage Center | Tipton | Tipton | Local history | Discover the history of Tipton County. |
| Trumps' Texaco Museum | Knightstown | Henry | Cars | See Texaco memorabilia (open by appointment). |
| Union County Depot Museum | Liberty | Union | Local history | Learn about the history of Union County. |
| United States Vice Presidential Museum | Huntington | Huntington | History | Learn about all the Vice Presidents of the United States. |
| University Art Gallery | Terre Haute | Vigo | Art | Part of Indiana State University, it features art. |
| University of Indianapolis Art Gallery | Indianapolis | Marion | Art | Located in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, it hosts many art exhibitions. |
| USS LST Ship Memorial | Evansville | Vanderburgh | Maritime history | Visit a historic landing ship that is now a museum. |
| Vera's Little Red Dollhouse Museum | Middletown | Henry | Toys | See a collection of dollhouses (open by appointment). |
| Vigo County Historical Society Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Local history | Features period rooms, local history, and Coca-Cola artifacts. |
| Vincennes State Historic Sites | Vincennes | Knox | Open-air village | Includes the Indiana Territorial Capitol, an old print shop, and a historic bank. |
| Vintage Fire Museum | Jeffersonville | Clark | Firefighting | See restored fire engines and equipment dating back to 1756. |
| Wabash County Historical Museum | Wabash | Wabash | Local history | Discover the history of Wabash County. |
| Wabash Valley Railroader's Museum | Terre Haute | Vigo | Railroad | Learn about railroad history in the Wabash Valley. |
| Wakarusa Historical Society | Wakarusa | Elkhart | Open-air village | Features local history displays in seven buildings, including a miniatures museum. |
| Warrrick County Museum | Boonville | Warrick | Local history | Learn about the history of Warrick County. |
| Wayne County Historical Museum | Richmond | Wayne | Open-air village | A complex with period clothing, furniture, log cabins, a Conestoga wagon, and even a mummy! |
| Westchester Township History Museum | Chesterton | Porter | Local history | Located in the 1885 George Brown Mansion. |
| Westfield-Washington Historical Museum | Westfield | Hamilton | Local history | Learn about the history of Westfield and Washington Township. |
| White County Historical Museum | Monticello | White | Local history | Discover the history of White County. |
| Whitewater Canal State Historic Site | Metamora | Franklin | Transportation | See a preserved section of the Whitewater Canal with a horse-drawn boat and grist mill. |
| Whitley County Historical Museum | Columbia City | Whitley | Local history | Located in the home of Thomas R. Marshall, a former Indiana Governor and U.S. Vice President. |
| Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum | Millville | Henry | Biography | Visit the birthplace of aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright. |
| Winona History Center | Winona Lake | Kosciusko | Local history | Located in the historic Westminster Hotel, it shares Winona's history. |
| WonderLab | Bloomington | Monroe | Science | A hands-on science museum with exhibits on nature and more. |
| World of Motorcycles Museum | Winamac | Starke | Transportation | Part of Kersting's Cycle Center, it has over 100 motorcycles from around the world. |
| Wylie House | Bloomington | Monroe | Historic house | A historic home recreated to look like it did before 1860. |
| Yellow Trail Museum | Hope | Bartholomew | Local history | Features period displays like a soda fountain, grocery store, and doctor's office. |
| Zaharakos | Columbus | Bartholomew | Collectibles | A museum with mechanical music instruments and a soda fountain. |
See also
- List of nature centers in Indiana
Resources
- Association of Indiana Museums
- Visit Indiana
- Historical Museum Guide for Indiana
- Historic House Museums in Indiana
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