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 |

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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.