A daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity awaits as Tinkerfest returns to the Indiana State Museum. Happening from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, this family-favorite event invites makers, inventors, builders and imaginers of all ages to enjoy a variety of interactive experiences, demonstrations, hands-on activities and more — all designed to engage and inspire.

This summer, the Indiana State Museum will once again become a hub for artistic inspiration as the 101st Hoosier Art Salon exhibition opens its doors from August 23 through October 26. For more than a century—and the past three decades at the museum—this juried showcase has celebrated the diverse talents of artists from Indiana and beyond, earning its place as the state’s premier art exhibition.

From the natural beauty and hidden depths in his landscapes to the subtle, understanding glances in his portraits, John Wesley Hardrick

From serious rockhounds and fossil enthusiasts to those with a casual curiosity about shiny stones, everyone will find something to enjoy.

From space travel to sea diving, exploring castles to saving cities, visitors can use cardboard and their imagination.

An evening of ghoulish good times awaits this October as Night at the Boo Bash returns to the Indiana State Museum.

An evening filled with unforgettable fun, adventure and nostalgia awaits visitors during Adult Summer Camp, happening Friday, July 12.