These family groupings are replete with video cameras and pocket cameras to record Junior and Missy's first encounters with Santa Claus and the magical ride on his train through the state museum galleries. It is difficult to tell who will enjoy this museum experience more, children or adults, since the exhibit also features toys and dolls and Christmas scenes from previous generations, including many artifacts from the venerable L.S. Ayres department store in Downtown Indianapolis and its beloved Tea Room. Hoosiers who enjoy remembering the department store Christmas displays of past generations will enjoy seeing what's new at the museum this winter. Something new crops up every year to tantalize and coerce pleasant memories, it seems. Toy Soldiers Playground hours at the Indiana State Museum are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Memories are free.
The ISM is at 202 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis.