Indiana State Museum
State museum uncovers hidden Steele painting
May 23, 2012
Scott OlsonThe unusual find occurred when the museum, which boasts the largest collection of T.C. Steele paintings in the country, shipped
one of the Hoosier artist's works to be cleaned by a conservator. He said the 122-year-old hidden canvas he found underneath
was like a "King Tut" discovery.
MoreCanal Walk popular, but full of opportunities missed
April 28, 2012
Cory SchoutenCity leaders once envisioned the Canal Walk as a bustling pathway lined with restaurants and shops, but residential and office
buildings have sprouted instead on most of the parcels along the meandering 1-1/2-mile stretch--making it more of a local
amenity than a visitor attraction.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Exhibition on ice
October 22, 2011
Lou HarryWhen I tell you the Indiana State Museum’s exhibition “The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition”
isn’t a tactile show, don’t let that turn you off.
MoreIndianapolis outpaces Atlanta pound-for-pound on tourism
July 23, 2011
IBJ StaffWith 1.8 million people, the Indianapolis area is only one-third the size of Atlanta, yet the area holds its own in conventions
and tourism. Indianapolis, for example, has about half the convention space of Atlanta.
MoreIndiana State Museum hopes for new start
July 1, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indiana State Museum begins a new fiscal year Friday with a different governance structure and a $1.1 million surplus.
MoreTitanic buoys state museum attendance
January 18, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlin"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" attracted 88,465 paying visitors during its 103-day run and boosted overall museum attendance
by 45 percent.
MoreNew commission could run state museum
December 14, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinInterim leader is hoping that a more streamlined governance will help the struggling, state-supported museum be more successful
in raising private donations and keeping CEOs.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Old favorites still satisfy
October 30, 2010
Lou HarryThis week, some top picks from Indianapolis museums' and attractions' permanent collections
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Lost & found at state museum's 'Titanic' exhibit
September 25, 2010
Lou HarryWhat is it about the “Titanic” that continues to attract us—through books, films, a stage musical and, in
the case of the touring show at the Indiana State Museum, an exhibition of artifacts?
MoreMuseums struggle to capture foot traffic from busy Central Canal
August 14, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinSummer on the Central Canal is like a beachfront boardwalk, teeming with life. People push strollers, hold hands and walk
their dogs. There are boats and bikes and Segways for rent. And four museums are steps away from the water. Yet most of them
capture few of the passersby.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: At Eiteljorg, it's all in the family
May 22, 2010
Lou HarryThis week, free-associating across the arts landscape from the “Generations” show at the Eiteljorg Museum to
“Heartland Art” and a one-man play at the Indiana State Museum to the Broad Ripple Art Fair.
MoreCity visitors group launches $1.3M ad campaign
May 12, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is spending $1.3 million to promote the city to eight Midwestern markets,
in
hopes of attracting more travelers.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Lincoln shows take over State Museum galleries
February 13, 2010
Lou Harry
I took my first look
through the then-yet-to-be-opened pair of Abraham Lincoln exhibitions at the Indiana State Museum before
the galleries were available to the general public.
Friends of Lincoln Collection raises $6.9M to care for artifacts
January 13, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinA group formed to support a prized collection of Abraham Lincoln artifacts has raised $6.9 million in its first six months,
including $3 million from Lilly Endowment. Friends of the Lincoln Collection in Indiana announced the fund-raising milestone
Wednesday afternoon.
MoreKing to play transitional role at state museum
January 7, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinNew interim CEO, the former president of the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation, hopes to pave way for stability at the institution,
which has seen five CEOs in the past decade.
MoreIndiana State Museum to name interim CEO
January 7, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinThe board of the museum's private foundation is expected to confirm Thomas A. King's appointment Thursday afternoon
MoreState Museum to close on most Mondays
December 3, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe museum has been facing tight budgets and dropping attendance.
MoreGovernor still mulling creation of new Indiana 'heritage' agency
October 31, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe idea of merging the State Library, Indiana State Museum and several other history-related entities into one new agency
is still
on the table, a state representative said.
MoreGovernor to merge state museum into new agency
October 16, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is planning to merge the Indiana State Museum, 12 historic sites and state library under one new
agency, according to sources close to the museum.
MoreIndiana State Museum chief Dressel abruptly resigns
October 14, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinBarry Dressel has resigned as the president and CEO of the Indiana State Museum, the state's Department of Natural Resources
confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
MoreIndiana State Museum chief trying to define brand on tight budget
October 10, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe museum finally has a brand—it bills itself as a “center for science
and culture”—but don’t expect a splashy campaign.
MoreHoliday promotional campaign helps Indianapolis venues boost their attendance
November 17, 2008
Scott OlsonThe 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas promotion runs through Dec. 24 and gives patrons of several city destinations the opportunity
to enjoy them without the cost.
MoreMuseum seeks leader to stem attendance slide
May 7, 2007
Jennifer WhitsonThe new Indiana State Museum building--a 230,000-square-foot study in glass, steel and limestone--opened in 2002 to blockbuster
attendance, with nearly 260,000 of its 614,000 total visitors checking out the exhibits. Fast forward to its five-year anniversary
and the news isn't so rosy.
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we love that we were right in our predictions for the outcome of Tony's boondoggle. We aren't negative, we are positive that the league that never has will continue to blow chunks and stink up the place
I was initially excited to learn that this wasn't rubber-stamped, but if all that is required is to add some shrubs and some "window dressing" over the first floor of the garage, then I'd call it a waste of everyone's time. It should be noted that the Hearing Examiner is a DMD employee who reports to the same administrator as the DMD staff planner who recommended approval of the garage and whose report said that the requirement for ground-floor retail had been "satisfied". Better luck with appealing the inevitable approval at the MDC, where the commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners, thus, presumably not all obligated to facilitate the administration's plans.
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New airport, new Lucas Oil Stadium, expanded convention center, $30,000,000 Pacer gift, Stupid City Way Project, Broad Ripple Parking Garage $ Giveaway, Money blown on lethal bike lanes. The list is endless..
We have complete morons in City Government with grafter buddies sitting in the wings also stealing parking meter revenue. Go to www.adavceindiana.com and read about Chicago Parking Meter Corruption.
It's all theft of taxpayer resources and complete lack of financial stewardship and devoid of integrity.
I would just like for basic city services please.