The new museum will show not only that things have changed over time but also what the future might hold, the governor said. And this museum will add to the appeal of White River State Park as one of Indiana s top destinations for education and entertainment, he added. The new state museum will tell Indiana s story. The colorful drawings we see here today make it clear this will be a world-class facility that reflects the remarkable natural and cultural history of our state, Mrs. O Bannon said. A 200-foot bridge of glass and steel will span the Central Canal to connect the two buildings.
Underground parking is already under construction.
One of our primary goals is to create a building that represents Hoosier character. The materials to be used tell stories in and of themselves. Limestone, stainless steel, glass and brick each representing an important Indiana industry will figure prominently in the construction of the new museum, added Brown, the project s lead architect. Ralph Appelbaum Associates of New York City will design the exhibits. The museum was housed in the basement of the Indiana Statehouse before moving in 1967 to its current location in the old Indianapolis City Hall.