Wayback Wednesday celebrates Indiana's historical destinations with discounts at more than 60+ locations around the Hoosier State on May 8, part of Visit Indiana Week. Founded in 1816, the State of Indiana's history dates back even further than that. From national memorials and incredible museums to military marvels and state historic sites, there are so many stories to be told and history lessons to be learned on Wayback Wednesday. See the full day of discounts below.
Travelers will be able to get discounts and/or free admission at more than 300 attractions and properties during Visit Indiana Week! The week features discounts every day from May 5 - 11! State Parks Sunday, Get Moving Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Wayback Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Family Fun Friday and Sweet Saturday will see travelers enjoying discounted prices and free admission across the Hoosier State! See the full week of discounts here.
Amish Acres PastPort is the Best Day Trip Total Experience Value! PastPort Experience $33.95 adult, $15.90 child (4-11). House & Farm Tour, Farm Wagon Ride Tour, Horse & Buggy Ride*, Documentary Films; Genesis, Exodus, and Bonnets and Britches, Award Winning Family Style Thresher’s Dinner and Shopping Coupons! (Worth over $50 in savings). Does not includes tax or gratuity. *Horse & Buggy availability is subject to weather and safety conditions. Discount only available on Wednesday, May 8. Use This Discount.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site - Evansville
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Angel Mounds in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site - Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Take a tour of the beautiful 10,000 sq.ft. Italianate Victorian family home of President Benjamin Harrison. Explore three floors, ten rooms, two special exhibits, and a nationally significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts. Visit the Presidential Site on Wayback Wednesday, May 8, as we celebrate Visit Indiana week with $1 off tours! Use code WaybackWednesday to access this awesome deal either online or mention it. This code is valid for the whole Visit Indiana Week, May 5-11, 2019. Use This Discount.
Bridgeton Covered Bridge & Mill - Bridgeton
Bridgeton Covered Bridge & Mill
Indiana's famous covered bridge and waterfall. Fresh natural flour, cornmeal, etc. Food, ice cream, and more. The covered bridge being over a waterfall makes it Indiana ‘s Most Famous Covered Bridge. Free to visit year round! Read More.
Brown County Visitors Center - Nashville
50% off Village History Tours on Wayback Wednesday! Learn the fascinating history of Brown County and the Village of Nashville on a guided walking tour! Hear about the local natural history of the land, peoples, industry, and founding of the art colony. Enjoy yarns of the humor and hardships, as well as the contrast between the rural folks and the artists told by your tour guide. The tour itself is book-ended by two brief history films shown in the Visitors Center! Use This Discount.
Buskirk-Chumley Theater - Bloomington The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a performing arts center housed in a restored 1920s silent movie theater, located a few blocks from Indiana University and half a block from Bloomington’s downtown square. For those interested in the history of our Mission Revival-style theater, the theatre has a free exhibit about the life of the Indiana Theatre (the building’s original moniker) and the development and decline of downtown movie theaters in this country. Visitors are welcome to check out the exhibit during box office hours, when no events are happening. Read More.
Carnegie Center for Art & History - New Albany
Carnegie Center for Art and History
The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions and other educational programs. Free year round. Read More.
Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County - Crawfordsville Indiana's first Carnegie Library to open, this interdisciplinary museum features six galleries and rotating exhibits of history, science, and art. Local history, changing exhibits, and hands-on artifacts for visitors of all ages. Free year round. Read More.
Cass County Historical Society Museum - Logansport This lovely 1850's Victorian home houses three floors of local history. A wide array of furnishings, artifacts, and antiquities testifies to Cass County's interesting heritage. Read More.
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site - Corydon
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Corydon Capitol in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site - New Albany
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Culbertson Mansion in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University - Muncie Step into the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University and see the world. Our rich collection from the past 5,000 years offers visitors a dynamic experience with the visual arts from ancient cultures through the 20th century. Experience four new galleries that will take you on a cultural journey to six continents as a result of our recent expansion. Free Every Day! Read More.
Don Hall's Guesthouse - Fort Wayne The ACPL Genealogy Center has one of the largest research collections available, incorporating records from around the world. Come stay at Don Hall's Guesthouse during your visit to Fort Wayne and enjoy this amazing center full of history and information! When you stay at Don Hall's, the Dinner and Breakfast package includes dinner and breakfast for up to 2 adults! Use This Discount.
Tour the former home of Elwood Haynes, the inventor of stainless steel, vapor thermostat, Stellite and multiple alloys, and "America's First Car." Elwood Haynes invented the first commerically successful gasoline powered automobile in the United States in 1894. He invented stainless steel in 1912. His former residence now houses a collection of Haynes' possessions and inventions, including a revolving exhibit of Haynes automobiles. Free year round! Read More.
Fanimation Antique Museum - Zionsville
Hosted by Fanimation, Inc., the museum houses 2,000 antique fans, some dating to the early 1880s. Evening and weekend visits by special arrangements are available. Free year round. Read More.
Freetown and Pershing Township Museum - Freetown Step back in time in this small town museum. Relive the glory days of the Freetown high school and see how this small Jackson County town began. See everything from war uniforms of Pershing Township veterans to cooking utensils and band uniforms. Free year round. Read More.
French Lick Springs Hotel - French Lick
French Lick Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort
Step back in time and be captivated by the architecture and history of French Lick Springs Hotel during this Indiana Landmark's led tour of the famous hotel built in 1901 and listed on the National Historic Register. French Lick Springs Hotel is one of two historic hotels that make up French Lick Resort, named the Best Historic Resort in America by Historic Hotels of America. Hear how the area was once known as THE vacation spot for wealthy health seekers and high rollers. Tour is at Noon. Read More.
French Lick West Baden Museum - French Lick $2 off admission on Wayback Wednesday. Visit the largest Circus Diorama in North America and be wowed by the attention to detail. Experience the rich history of French Lick and West Baden circa 1900-1930. Learn about the famous artists, politicians, horsemen and sports figures who once called the area home. From Pluto water to gambling, the museum tells the story of the rich and famous who visited the "Valley" over a 100 years ago. Use This Discount.
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site - Rome City
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Gene-Stratton Porter State Historic Site in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park - Vincennes
George Rogers Clark National Memorial
Free Every Day! The park features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville which was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 frontiersmen and Frenchmen. The moment of the fort's surrender on February 25, 1779 marks the birth of the United States north of the Ohio River. The park's Visitor Center is handicap-accessible and features exhibits, a gift shop and a 30 minute movie presentation. The monument is not handicap accessible. Read More.
Greentown Glass Museum - Greentown See over 2,000 pieces of glass on display, including glassware produced by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company in Greentown between 1894 and 1903. The museum is located next to the Greentown History Center in downtown Greentown. Hours vary by season. Free year round! Read More.
Heritage Trail - Northern Indiana - Elkhart County
Bonneyville Mill on the Heritage Trail
Our acclaimed self-guided Heritage Trail driving tour is your personal guide to that Amish furniture shop hidden away on a peaceful rural road, the city gallery with one-of-a-kind jewelry and that shady riverside park just-right for a picnic. As you explore, the free audio guide entertains you with colorful stories of the region’s settlement and growth, its heroes and scalawags. All the while, providing detailed directions on your vehicle’s CD player - or your mobile device so you reach every hidden corner of a region that the editors of LIFE® named "one of the top places to see in your lifetime." Free year round. Read More.
Howard County Museum in Seiberling Mansion - Kokomo
Howard County Historical Society at Seiberling Mansion
Buy one ticket, get a free admission for your guest, and tour the remarkable Seiberling Mansion, home of the Howard County Museum. Along with the architecture, stained glass, and Victorian decor, you'll see museum exhibits revealing the great Indiana Gas Boom and more. The mansion is open to the public from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Guided tours are available or wander through at your own pace. Use This Discount.
Indiana Capitol Tours - Indianapolis
Free tours every Monday - Saturday! Since 1888, the Indiana Capitol has stood proudly as one of the nation's most impressive government buildings. Call for tour times. Closed Sundays. Read More.
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
Experience Indiana’s past in new and exciting ways with a visit to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center--home of the Indiana Historical Society--located along the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis. In honor of Visit Indiana Week, visit for free on Wayback Wednesday, May 8, 2019! Spend the day immersing yourself in our award-winning exhibits, including our You Are There series, Destination Indiana, the Cole Porter Room, the W. Brooks and Wanda Y. Fortune History Lab, and more. Use This Discount.
Indiana Military Museum - Vincennes
Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes
Save $1 off Admission during Visit Indiana Week, May 5-11. The Indiana Military Museum has one of the most outstanding displays in the Midwest spanning the Civil War through current engagements. Displays include indoor and outdoor exhibits. The newly-opened Annex exhibit space displays feature tanks, artillery and aircraft and the indoor museum showcases uniforms, flags, battlefield relics, captured enemy souvenirs, WWII toys, homefront items and vehicles. Use This Discount.
Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to the Indiana State Museum in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
James Dean Gallery - Fairmount The James Dean Gallery houses an extensive exhibit of James Dean memorabilia and items including childhood photos, high school yearbooks, and original movie posters from around the world. See the world-wide cultural impact that this Fairmount, Indiana native and film icon has made. Free Year Round. Read More.
James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum - Greenfield Visit the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum in Greenfield during Visit Indiana Week. Special offer on "Wayback Wednesday", Buy One Get One Free on admission. Discount valid for May 8th only. The Boyhood Home is where the Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley, was born and raised. The Home has many family heirlooms and is a perfect example of the Pioneer/Civil War Era. Tours are guided by knowledgeable docents from 11 - 3PM. Use This Discount.
Johnson County Museum of History - Franklin
Free admission on May 7-11. Explore their exhibits tracing the history of Johnson Country from its geological beginnings to the pioneer days to the foot tapping 1950s. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Read More.
Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History - Richmond The museum's exhibits focus on Indiana's natural history from the present day back to the Ordovician period 350 million years ago. Don't miss the most complete skeleton of a Giant Beaver in the world or our passenger pigeons, both species that are now extinct. Catch a glimpse of the stars and planets and learn more about constellations at the Ralph Teetor Planetarium located inside the museum. Free year round! Read More.
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site - Madison
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Lanier Mansion in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Lawrence County Museum of History - Bedford View the ever changing gallery of antiques and interesting artifacts, browse the gift shop stocked with local made products, let the kids explore the Saturday World of Discovery stations, or trace your ancestors in the comfortable second floor genealogy department. Free Year Round. Read More.
Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site - Fountain City
Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Limberlost State Historic Site - Geneva
Limberlost State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Limberlost in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Limestone Heritage Trail - Mitchell Experience the industry, artistry and architecture of Indiana's limestone in Lawrence and Monroe counties by visiting the attractions along the trail. Free year round. Read More.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial - Lincoln City
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Visit the site where Abraham Lincoln spent his childhood and learn about the lives of the Lincoln family, who lived here in a pioneer community from 1816 to 1830. This National Park Service property offers a glimpse into the young pioneer life of our 16th president. Free Year Round. Read More.
Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum - Rockport Buy one admission, get one free to the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in Rockport, Indiana, for Wayback Wednesday during Visit Indiana Week. Take a relaxing look back into history with 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins in memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s years spent in this area. Explore such cabins as the Pioneer Schoolhouse, the Lincoln Homestead Cabin, and the Old Pigeon Baptist Church. Discount only valid on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Print and present coupon at time of purchase. Use This Discount.
Marshall County Barn Quilt Trails of Northern Indiana - Marshall County
Marshall County Barn Quilt Trail
Enjoy the culture and history of rural Indiana by driving Indiana's 1st Barn Quilt Trail with over 70 quilt-block murals adorning barns in the county. Free Year Round. Read More.
See and hear the Amish-Mennonite story through multimedia presentations, historical environments, and colorful displays. Experience a 16th-century courtyard where Anabaptism began, board a ship on a journey to America and freedom, and even experience the destructive force of a tornado. All of this included in the discount of Half-Price Adult Admission. For families wanting to visit, receive 25% off Family Admission. Use This Discount.
Milan '54 Hoosiers Museum - Milan
FREE Admission May 8, 10-4. No discussion of basketball in Indiana would be complete without mention of the “Milan Miracle of 1954.” On a cold March night in Butler Fieldhouse, the Indians of tiny Milan High School (enrollment 162) defeated the mighty Muncie Central Bearcats (enrollment 1,662), to win the state championship and secure their place in Hoosier Folklore. The Museum is home to the “Hoosiers Collection” the largest collection of “Hoosiers” Movie props and uniforms known in existence. Use This Discount.
Monastery Immaculate Conception - Ferdinand
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Known as the "Castle on the Hill," the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation's largest group of Benedictine women. The distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter. Throughout the church, 89 angels are present, 16 of which are depicted in stained glass windows surrounding the dome. Free year round. Read more.
More than 70 vibrant murals are woven along city streets in an inspirational collage of Richmond and Wayne County's history and imagination. Ten additional murals are added each summer. Artists as far away as Italy have worked their magic to portray beauty and culture throughout the county. Free Every Day! Read More.
Museum of Overbeck Art Pottery - Cambridge City The Overbeck Museum was featured in a recent PBS episode of Journey Indiana that originally aired on March 21st, 2019. Overbeck Pottery, produced between 1911 and 1955, is recognized as an important part of our national art history. The Overbeck Museum located in the basement of the Cambridge City Public Library preserves the creative art of the six Overbeck sisters who lived and worked in historic Cambridge City, Indiana. Free year round. Read More.
New Harmony State Historic Site - New Harmony
New Harmony State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off adult and senior admission tickets to New Harmony State Historic Site in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Notre Dame Walking Tour - Notre Dame
Stop at Eck Visitors Center for a student-guided walking tour. Take time to view a 20-minute video on the tradition and mystique of Notre Dame. Free year round! Read More.
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy - Vincennes
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
Enjoy Red's Legacy of Laughter and Save with $2 off Admission! The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, located in Red’s hometown of Vincennes, Indiana is a wonderful tribute to Red’s legacy of laughter. This fully interactive museum, takes visitors on a trip down memory lane as they are immersed in Red’s life and career. It explores his time in vaudeville, radio, film and television. Use This Discount.
Rhythm Discovery Center - Indianapolis
Take $2 off each admission to Rhythm! Discovery Center - the world's only interactive drum and percussion museum. Rhythm! provides a place for visitors of all ages to explore the world of percussion with unique exhibits that highlight a rich collection of historic artifacts and more than 150 hands-on instruments from cultures around the world. Rhythm! is located in downtown Indianapolis at the corner of Washington and Illinois Streets, below Panera Bread. Come and Find Your Rhythm today! Use This Discount.
Richmond Art Museum - Richmond The only independent art museum to be housed within a public school, featuring traveling exhibitions, a remarkable permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century art, and a variety of stimulating child-centered activities. Artwork includes T.C. Steele, John E. Bundy, Wayman Adams, Wm. Merritt Chase, Robert Reid, Childe Hassam, and Overbeck pottery. Free Admission Every Day! Read More.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey - Saint Meinrad
Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Benedictine monks. Founded in 1854, Saint Meinrad is one of only two archabbeys in the U.S. and one of 11 in the world. Free Year Round. Read More.
Santa Claus Museum & Village - Santa Claus
Santa Claus Museum and Village
Features exhibits and displays that showcase the town's interesting history. Visit the historic 1880 Santa Claus Church, the original Santa Claus Post Office, and the 1935 Santa Claus Statue that stands 22 feet tall. Free year round. Read More.
Scott County Heritage Museum - Scottsburg Local history and ghost tours available throughout the year by making an appointment. Call the museum for more information regarding weekend events. Free year round. Read More.
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods - Saint Mary-0f-the-Woods Described as “a little piece of Europe plunked down in the back woods of Indiana,” Saint Mary-of-the- Woods is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, you'll see amazing architecture such as the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and Church of the Immaculate Conception, all nestled in a pristine wooded setting. Free Every Day. Read More.
Studebaker National Museum - South Bend
Visit the Museum for Buy-One-Get-One admission as a part of Visit Indiana Week. Explore over a century of history on wheels as you travel through the Museum. It's also your chance to see "Streamlined: Style in Motion" our newest temporary exhibition. See you at the Museum! (Buy-One-Get-One of equal or lesser value). Use This Discount.
T.C. Steele State Historic Site - Nashville
T.C. Steele State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to T.C. Steele State Historic Site in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Read More.
The Historic Hoosier Gym - Knightstown
Free Year Round! Just off Highway 40 in Knightstown you will find an authentic shrine to high school basketball. Built in 1921 it has been home to generations of local basketball players, and now, thanks to the movie "HOOSIERS," is a part of our state's history, and a tourist destination for thousands of sports enthusiasts every year. Read More.
The History Center - Fort Wayne Purchase one admission to The History Center in Fort Wayne, and enjoy a second, of equal or lesser value, FREE. Discover the many treasures of Fort Wayne, Allen County and Northeast Indiana, from a Miami Indian settlement to a thriving modern city. There are more than 26,000 artifacts in our collection, many of which are on permanent display in a series of exhibits at The History Center. Many of the exhibits include interactive elements, offering families a true "hands-on history" experience. Use This Discount.
The History Museum - South Bend The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum are celebrating Wayback Wednesday during Visit Indiana week. Visitors who purchase a campus admission, which provides visits to both The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum, will receive a second admission of equal or lesser value for free. Tours of the Oliver Mansion are limited. Use This Discount.
USS LST Ship Memorial - Evansville
Present this coupon to receive 50% one adult admission for a tour of the LST-325 on Wayback Wednesday (May 8). Tours run on the hour from 10am through 3pm central time. Please check our website for tour details! Use This Discount.
Vincennes State Historic Sites - Vincennes
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Vincennes State Historic Sites in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.
Visit Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne All History books are 20% off their regular price on Wayback Wednesday! All other merchandise is 10% off, or 15% with purchases over $50. Use This Discount.
West Baden Springs Hotel - West Baden
West Baden Springs Hotel at French Lick Resort
Step back in time and be captivated by the architecture and history of West Baden Springs Hotel during this free Indiana Landmark's led tour of the famous hotel built in 1902 and deemed a National Landmark. West Baden Springs Hotel is one of two historic hotels that make up French Lick Resort, named the Best Historic Resort in America by Historic Hotels of America. Hear how the area was once known as THE vacation spot for wealthy health seekers and high rollers. Tour offered at 2pm or 4pm. Read More.
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site - Metamora
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
On May 8 and 10, enjoy $2 off admission to Whitewater Canal State Historic Site in honor of Visit Indiana Week. Simply mention the discount or show the discount coupon on your phone to redeem. Admission will be discounted at the other statewide locations for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites as well. Use This Discount.