Indiana Geological and Water Survey

  • 1001 E. 10th Street
  • Bloomington, IN 47405
  • (812) 855-7636

The Indiana Geological & Water Survey Museum is home to Indiana rocks, minerals, and fossils spanning 450 million years of Hoosier history. Rotating exhibits on earth science topics and a hand-on learning center are available to the public, as is a downloadable self-guided limestone walking tour around the Indiana University campus.

Admission: Free

Learning Lab

Explore 450 million years of Hoosier history in the heart of campus. The IGWS Learning Lab is an experiential learning center that brings our collections out of storage for hands-on discovery. Part museum, part lab, and part classroom, the Learning Lab is where you can compare thousands... Learn more

Limestone Fest

Explore the geologic, cultural, and artistic heritage of Indiana limestone with this fun, family-friendly event! * Limestone carving * Climbing wall * Fossil crafts * Cave critter exploration * Historic preservation demonstrations * And more! FREE PARKING at the IU Forrest... Learn more