Looking for the perfect summer kick off?
Search no further -- Games at the Museum is right around the corner! Come for the snacks, crafts, and games, and stay for the friends and community.
Whether you're a lifelong gamer, a curious newcomer, or just looking for something to do, we would love to see you there. There will be something for all ages and interests!
Click on the link in the bio for more information!
📅 May 14 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington
#BloomingtonIN #MuseumEvent #IUMAA #FreeEvents
Finals week stress kicking in?
Come wander our galleries, pour a cup of tea, and find a quiet place to hunker down.
Who knows, maybe one of our exhibitions will spark something unexpected for your project?
We wish you best of luck on your finals, Hoosiers! 🔴⚪
It's the end of an era. 🦥
MegaJeff, our beloved cardboard companion, will be leaving the Museum this Friday, April 25. A huge thank you to our friends at @ingeosurvey who helped bring MegaJeff back to life and let us hang out with him for a while. Check out their Instagram to see more of their amazing work!
Access the digital MegaJeff exhibition through the link in our bio, or drop in during regular museum hours to see him before he's gone.
We'll miss you, Jeff!
"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" is officially open! 🚢
From the excitement of the visitors to the passion of our curators, the space came alive in ways we had only imagined. Thank you to the incredible curatorial team and to everyone who joined us on opening day.
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" is now on view! Stop by and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of underwater archaeology!
Spring has sprung!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spring at the Museum this April. The cake was delicious, the florals were delightful, and the company made it all worth it. We loved sharing our space with you!
Stay tuned for what we have planned in May 👀
#IUBloomington #Spring #MuseumEvent #IUMAA #NightattheMuseum
From beneath the waves to on display—
"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" opens this Saturday!
Enjoy free ice pops from @rasta_pops and cookies from @twosticksbakery , hear from lead curators from the IU Center for Underwater Science, and join in on Grand Opening festivities this Saturday, April 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Visit the link in our bio for event details!
#exhibition #museum #IU #bloomington #IUMAA #underwater
🐤 A little birdie told us... Spring at the Museum is tomorrow!
Crafts, collections, cookies, and so much more waiting to be revealed. Come soak in the season and join us April 9, 5:30 - 7:30 pm for a springtime celebration.
More info in our bio! 🔗
#museum #spring #IUMAA #SpringAtTheMuseum #BloomingtonIndiana #FamilyFun #SpringEvents
Mark your calendars 🌊⚓
"Shipwrecks: Living Museums" surfaces in just a few weeks, and our curatorial team has been hard at work for months bringing the exhibition to life!
Take a look at these behind‑the‑scenes photos from the installation process to get excited for the grand opening on April 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
More exhibition information at the link in our bio.
#Exhibition #BloomingtonIndiana #BehindTheScenes #IUMAA
Dance at the Museum is just around the corner 👀
We're giving you a sneak peek at some of the objects that will be on display at this evening's event as a part of a special collections-based activity.
Join us tonight from 5:30–7:30 PM to learn about these objects (and more!) and find out why they are on display!
#museum #IUMAA #event #bloomingtonindiana
Our exhibitions are BERRY impressive 🫐✨
Ever wonder how a local dietary staple becomes a global "superfood" sensation? Our current exhibition, "Locally Based, Globally Relevant," dives into the story of the Açaí Berry and its journey from the Amazon to the world stage. But the story doesn't stop at the berry.
Curated by IU Professor and Tyler Prize-winner Eduardo S. Brondizio and located in our North Lobby, this exhibit presents six different pathways through which Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities understand, protect, and live in harmony with nature.
Come see how these local traditions offer a blueprint for our global future!
#Acai #Exhibition #BloomingtonIN #museum #Sustainability
Dancing, crafts, AND tacos? Sign us up! 💃🌮
Dance at the Museum returns next Thursday, March 12 from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Experience Mexico’s vibrant traditions with performances by Ballet Folklórico de IU (@bfdeiu ), followed by a beginner-friendly dance workshop. No experience required!
Want more? Check out some other key event features:
✨ First 40 visitors get a $5 voucher for Pili’s Party Taco (@pilispartytaco )
(+ food available for purchase at event)
🎨 Make your own alebrije charm + mosaic crafts
🔮 Try object horoscopes featuring material culture from our collections
🏛️ Museum galleries open all evening
Don't miss out!
#bloomingtonindiana #dancing #museum #community
We felt the love at our February event, and we hope you did too!
Highlights from the event included music from our friends at the @iujsom , sweets from @bloomingtonchocolatecompany , crafts of all kinds, and a special matchmaking activity with objects from the collections.
Thank you so much to all of our staff and guests who made this wonderful celebration come to life.
Enjoy our February event? Stay tuned for our March celebration: Dance at the Museum.
More information at the link in our bio!
