Discover a redesigned Santa's Front Yard with a variety of family-friendly activities, explore our brand-new Reindeer Barn where Santa's team will help you learn some interesting reindeer facts or take a ride through a winter wonderland on the Santa Claus Express train. Plus, share your wish-list items and have a (socially distanced) visit with Santa - only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - or create your festive photo op on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
All aboard!
TREAT YOURSELF TO A SWEET TRIP
Our gingerbread friends are excited to celebrate the holidays at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites! Learn more about the Tastemakers' jobs, hobbies and which holiday activities and programs they're most excited for!
Angelo
Ginger-Job: Crumb Paleontologist
Hobbies: Hiking the Angel Mounds Loop Trail, relaxing by the Ohio River, learning and exploring the interpretive center.
Can't wait to: Build 3D snowflakes in Santa's Front Yard at the Indiana State Museum during Celebration Crossing.
Cory
Ginger-Job: Cookie Claims Lawyer
Hobbies: Reading by the Constitutional Elm, exploring the original state capitol building and governor's headquarters.
Can't wait to: Stroll Through Holiday Traditions at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site.
Bert
Ginger-Job: Venture Cookie Capitalist
Hobbies: Philanthropy, dinner party hosting, investing in new businesses and mansion decorating.
Can't wait to: Attend the annual Family Holiday Celebration at Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
Portia
Ginger-Job: Nougat Naturalist
Hobbies: Wildlife photography, writing, promoting nature conservation, hiking Sower's Woods and boating on Sylvan Lake.
Can't wait to: Marvel at Gene Stratton-Porter's cabin holiday decorations during A Dream of Beauty.
Our cookie concierges will show you more fun things to do leading up to the opening of Celebration Crossing on Nov. 27, 2020. What are you waiting for?
Snap to it!
Not ready for an in-person visit just yet? Celebrate the holiday season with a virtual visit to our holly jolly Jingle Hangout. Get in the spirit of the season by creating and sending a holiday postcard to family and friends, make your own snowflakes, discover the stories behind a few Hoosier holiday traditions and so much more!
Jingle all the way
Want to give the gift of membership to your loved ones this year? Give them a gift that lasts all year long and can be used all across the state of Indiana and beyond. Your friends and family will enjoy more experiences than you can wrap!
NEW DEAL! Receive $10 off the purchase of a new gift membership between Nov. 6, 2020 and Jan. 3, 2021. Discount available in-person, over the phone or online by using code GIFT2020 at checkout.
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*The deadline to ensure holiday delivery of your gift membership card via U.S. mail is Dec. 9, 2020.
SITE-WIDE HOLIDAY EVENTS
Celebration Crossing Opening Day
November 27
Indiana State Museum
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Metamora Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
November 27 - 29, December 4 - 6, 11 - 13, 18 - 20
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
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Small Wonders: Wintry Play
December 1, 9 and 12
Indiana State Museum
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Magical Mornings
December 4, 11, 18 and January 1, 2021
Indiana State Museum
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Strolling Through Holiday Traditions
December 5
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
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Family Holiday Celebration
December 5 and 6
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
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Candlelight Tour
December 5 and 6
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
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Santa's Holiday Breakfast
December 5, 6, 12, 19 and 20
Indiana State Museum
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Winter Wonderland Workshop
December 5 and 22
Indiana State Museum
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Steele's Country Christmas
December 6
T.C. Steele State Historic Site
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A Dream of Beauty
December 6
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
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Snowflake Pajama Party
December 8
Indiana State Museum
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Young Explorers: Celebrate
December 12
Indiana State Museum
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Children's Parlor Reading: The Night Before Christmas
December 12
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
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Holiday Parlor Reading: A Christmas Carol
December 12
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
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Toddler Time: Snow Cool
December 17
Indiana State Museum
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