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GSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Discover Indianapolis—Be Surprised,

Be Welcomed, Enjoy Hoosier Hospitality

Indianapolis museums have garnered international recognition for creativity and excellence. With numerous quality and unique
institutions throughout the city, there is bound to be one that appeals to every interest and age.

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Photo courtesy of
Lavengood Photography and Visit Indy.

For the Kids The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Photo cour- With its thickness of more than 15 km
tesy of Lavengood Photography and Visit Indy.
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The world’s largest children’s museum, the Children’s of strata, covering some 200,000 km ,
Museum of Indianapolis, provides five levels of interactive The Indian(a) Story the Belt Basin displays one of the
exhibits and 120,000 artifacts exploring art, science, history, and Th e Ei t e l j o r g Mu s e u m o f Am e r i c a n In d i a n s a n d W e s t e r n
culture. Over a million visitors a year come to ride the antique Ar t is the only museum of its kind in the Midwest, immersing planet’s largest, best-exposed, most
carousel, dig for dinosaur bones, discover National Geographic visitors in Western art and the many cultures of American Special Paper 522 accessible, and best-preserved
Treasures of the Earth, and stare in awe at Dale Chihuly’s 43-foot Indians through exhibitions, performances, festivals, and hands-
Fireworks of Glass. The Sports Legend Experience, which on workshops. This award-winning museum offers one of the sequences of Mesoproterozoic
opened in the spring of 2018, allows children of all ages to run, finest collections of its kind in the world. sedimentary and igneous rocks.
jump, putt, drive, and play in a 7.5-acre facility that promotes a Uncover Indiana’s secrets through hands-on exhibits exploring the This volume focuses on research
fun and healthy lifestyle. state’s diverse history at the In d i a n a St a t e Mu s e u m , a world-class
Co n n e r Pr a i r i e In t e r a c t i v e Hi s t o r y Pa r k , a Smithsonian institution constructed from Indiana limestone, steel, and glass. into this world-class province; kindles
affiliate, invites guests to step back in time. Located on 200 Then venture down the street to the In d i a n a Hi s t o r y Ce n t e r to dis- ideas about this critical era of Earth
acres, this living museum features an 1836 Prairietown, 1863 cover the state’s past via interactive experiences and archives.
Civil War Journey, 1859 Balloon Voyage, and more. The park evolution; and covers aspects of the
made Frommer’s list of “ Places to Take Your Kids Before They Artistic Discovery basin from its paleontology, mineralogy,
Grow Up.” sedimentology, and stratigraphy to its
Rh y t h m ! D i s c o v e r y Ce n t e r entertains and informs through Situated on 152 pristine acres of gardens and grounds, the
music. This museum allows visitors to beat on drums while In d i a n a p o l i s Mu s e u m o f Ar t is an impressive institution. The col- magmatism, ore deposits, geophysics,
learning how rhythm and percussion are part of our daily lives lection of 54,000 works spans 5,000 years of African, American, and structural geology.
and our history. Asian, and European history, making it one of the largest encyclope-
Th e In d i a n a p o l i s Z o o signature exhibits range from the dic museums in the country. Find Robert Indiana’s original LOVE
International Orangutan Center to the world’s largest shark touch sculpture here, not in Philly or New York. SPE522, 384 p.
tank and Dolphin Dome. Those wanting a more hands-on art experience can nurture ISBN 9780813725222
their artistic side by taking one-night pop-up classes accompa-
Sports Lovers nied by wine and beer at the In d i a n a p o l i s Ar t Ce n t e r . The Art $60.00, member price $42.00
Center is also open to guests interested in perusing works by
Th e In d i a n a p o l i s Mo t o r Sp e e d w a y Mu s e u m captures the other talented and creative local artists.
rich 100-year history of the world’s fastest sport in the “ Racing City-wide gallery tours are available on the f i r s t Fr i d a y o f member price
Capital of the World.” e v e r y m o n t h . This free, self-guided art event brings visitors and $42.00 toll-free 1.888.443.4472
D a l l a r a In d y Ca r Fa c t o r y uses 23,000 square feet of interac- residents alike to galleries all around the city. 1.303.357.1000, option 3
tive and hands-on exhibits to convey the intense engineering and
technology behind the sport. gsaservice@geosociety.org
Th e NCAA Ha l l o f Ch a m p i o n s showcases all 24 collegiate
sports and the heart and dedication it takes to be a student athlete.
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