Family New Year’s Eve

Name: Family New Year’s Eve
Start: 2025-12-31T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-31T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Indiana State Museum

balloons being dropped from ceiling onto people standind

December 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST

Ring in the New Year Museum-Style

Ring in the New Year museum-style at our annual Family New Year’s Eve party! Jam out with a live DJ, get your face painted, grab a glitter tattoo and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family as you explore Celebration Crossing. At 8:30 p.m., we’ll count down to 2026 and welcome the New Year with a giant balloon drop in the Great Hall!

This is an alcohol-free event. Tickets to ride the Snowfall Express must be purchased online in advance for this event. Visitors younger than 2 years old may ride for free. Youths must be accompanied by an adult (ages 18+) to ride the Snowfall Express.

$20

Indiana State Museum

650 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Located in White River State Park and accessible by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the Indiana State Museum tells the story of the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana.

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