Conner Prairie
Located in Fishers, Indiana, Conner Prairie is a nationally acclaimed history destination spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres. Indiana's first Smithsonian affiliate, the outdoor museum combines history with science and encourages visitors to explore Indiana's natural and cultural heritage through hands-on, immersive and interactive experiences. Conner Prairie is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Don't miss annual events like Headless Horseman and A Merry Prairie Holiday.
Museum Experience Center
Conner Prairie's newly reimagined Museum Experience Center (MEC) opens to the public April 3, 2026, offering a two-floor, year-round museum experience designed to deepen every visit. The MEC features six signature indoor experience areas — broadening access to history, STEM and the arts through interactive exhibitions and inclusive storytelling.
Explore Power of Place, an immersive look at how land, environment and community have shaped identity over thousands of years; Wellspring, a one-of-a-kind artscape created in partnership with artist Wes Bruce and The Curious Life; and TORN: A Family Portrait, a compelling exhibition on family, resilience and the complex history of the Lenape people and Conner families. Spark!Lab — one of only 10 hands-on Smithsonian innovation spaces in the country — invites kids and families to explore invention through history, science, engineering and art. Caring for Collections offers a behind-the-scenes look at artifact preservation, and the Traveling Exhibit Gallery brings rotating regional and national exhibitions to the prairie.
The MEC also features the Harvest Café and Ricker Prairie Overlook, providing year-round indoor dining with sweeping views of the historic grounds. Accessibility features include elevators, stroller and wheelchair accessibility, a dedicated sensory room, sensory kits and monthly sensory-friendly hours.
Promised Land as Proving Ground
This exhibit covers centuries of African American history in Indiana from pre-colonial Africa to the present day. The exhibit explores the development of African American faith ways and their true expression through food, music, dance and activism from traditional African religion to the African American church.
When you visit Conner Prairie, stay at a nearby hotel and explore the Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District. Families can check out favorites like Topgolf, IKEA, The Escape Room, K1 Speed, and more, along with dining options like Four Day Ray Brewing.
