Virtual School Programs

See the museum in a brand-new way! Our virtual programs give students and teachers a behind-the-scenes look at the museum and exclusive interaction with museum experts. Work live with our expert education team to complete an activity or investigation that correlates with Indiana Academic Standards.

Examine replicas of Jurassic dinosaur bones.
Create a Chihuly-inspired piece of art.
Take part in a virtual visit to our rooftop garden led by museum staff. Create a garden in a glove and watch seeds grow.
See a real working paleontology lab while making a virtual visit to Dinosphere®.

Program Fees - Per Program
Number of Students	Virtual Program Fee
1-30	$115
31-60	$175
61-90	$235
91-120	$295

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STEM

Dino Traits

Do some paleontology by examining 3D printed models of three different dinosaur fossils with us! Details

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Hop, Swim, Fly

See through animals' eyes with fun videos and discover how they get around their habitats! Details

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Light, Camera, Action!

Students will watch the Museum educator change as various lenses and materials are placed between them and the camera, and discover how, when light changes, what we see changes, too. Details

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Plants Alive! Seed Germination

Examine a seed to learn what makes it so special, and then test your green thumb by getting seeds ready to germinate. Details

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Fairytale Forensics

Students will hear a forensics expert describe their work, then explore a virtual crime scene. Following this, students will use tools to practice collecting evidence from their own mock crime scenes. Details

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Geology Tour

Students will learn what types of observations they must make to classify a rock correctly and the physical properties that make up each rock category. Details

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Digging Through Time

Students will explore how fossils are laid down in the ground and how studying the layers of the earth can help paleontologists understand how old dinosaur fossils are. Details

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Behind the Genes

Students will explore the genotype and phenotype of conventional and genetically modified soybeans through visual observation, protein testing, and DNA extraction. Details

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Planet or PlaNOT?

Explore the variety of solar system objects, learn how they are categorized, and discuss mystery objects to determine their place in the cosmos. Details

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Humanities

Celebrations

Learn about a variety of traditions from cultures around the world and experience winter activities and programs through virtual interactives. Details

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Chihuly Art

Create a Chihuly-inspired piece of art in your classroom. Details

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Collections Chat

Students will examine images of an object from the collection using See, Think, Wonder, a guided thinking strategy. Details

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Native American Festival

This virtual festival introduces students to the cultures of some of the Native American peoples, both past and present. Details

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POP Culture Characters: Superheroes!

In this experience, students explore comic book characters and their "biographies." They use art and literacy skills as they create a visual image of their character and construct their backstory. Details

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Secrets of the Artifact

Students learn new thinking strategies as they use context clues and inquiry skills to identify a mystery artifact and discover more about the past. Details

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Found Voices

By engaging with stories and artifacts, students explore the circumstances that forced Anne Frank into hiding. They then connect with her writing by using passages from her diary to create found poems. Details

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Making Your Mark: Protest Art

Learn about the tradition of protest art and how artists have used their art to share a message, particularly regarding the Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis in 2020. Details

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The Christmas Quest Virtual Lilly Theater Show

Here we have Jolly old St. Nick... but he wasn’t always old. This show will focus on key questions including how did St. Nick become Santa in the first place? Through an epic quest to the North Pole, the audience will follow along with his trials and tests in order to gain the magic powers needed to bring joy to all the children of the world. Details

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The Santa Clues Virtual Lilly Theater Show

Ever wondered “Who exactly is this Santa guy anyway?” Well the United States special agency, The Bureau of Oddities, would like to know too! Join special agents Drake and Fletcher as they delve into the mystique surrounding the jolly old man dressed in red. The secret of his true identity is hidden somewhere in old stories and legends, but be prepared, because the answer might not be what you expect! Details

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Registration is required two weeks before the program date. Please complete the Program Request Form, and a museum staff member will contact you to confirm the date and time of your program.

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