The Indiana State Museum is offering a series of events this fall and winter that Celebrate Science Indiana followers may be interested in.

STEAM Days at the Indiana State Museum

• Nov. 6, 2019 (grades 5–8), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• March 4, 2020 (grades K–6), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Students will connect to the museum on a deeper level as they interact with hands-on, minds-on activities throughout the museum on these special STEAM Days. The galleries will have 8+ activity stations spread throughout all three levels to tinker and discover Indiana’s connections to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Look for a special bonus in the Education Center for a design challenge that will have your students creating prototypes to solve a real-world challenge. There is limited space so register early! Only STEAM-related fieldtrips offered during this time. No self-guided fieldtrips available on Nov. 6, 2019 and March 4, 2020.
Contact: Krystle Mangan at 317.509.7679 or kmangan@indianamuseum.org to schedule a STEAM Day field trip.
Cost: $6/student, $2/chaperone, free for teachers
For more information visit: https://www.indianamuseum.org/school-festivalsand-Events

Eco Science Challenge

• April 24, 2020; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Innovative Hoosier students are invited to get involved in finding solutions to current eco-science issues. Students can submit science challenge projects on a range of topics including renewable energy, plastic waste, zero food waste, eco-friendly products, air quality, sustainable agriculture, climate change and others. To submit an application go to http://indianamuseum.sitewrench.com/eco-science-fair

FAMILY NIGHT OUT: FAMILY FRIGHT NIGHT

• October 11, 6 to 9 p.m.

$5/members, $10/non-members, $7/Girl Scouts with ID; free for children younger than age 3
Dress in your Halloween best for a night of spooky fun! Join our mad scientist in his lab where you can help conduct experiments, discover monsters that call Indiana home, get a little lost in a frightening cardboard maze and feel the chills go down your spine during spooky story time. Then, strut your ghoulish stuff in our costume contest for a chance to win prizes in different categories. It’s sure to be a frightfully good time!

FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY: FALL HIKE

• October 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Included with purchase of general admission
Enjoy all that fall has to offer with scheduled outdoor hikes in the Watanabe Gardens, around the museum and throughout White River State Park. Make fall crafts and explore how wildlife are preparing for winter. Meet with local hiking groups and discover new places around the state to enjoy fall colors during a fall hike.

FOR THE WIN: THE HOOSIER GAME EXPO

• November 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Included with purchase of general admission
Get your gaming geek on and join us for a day of non-stop games! Meet Indiana game designers, try your hand at coding, play some classic arcade games and more.