The Bartholomew County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Bartholomew County, IN. The society is headquartered in the McEwen-Samuels-Marr House, located in downtown Columbus, which also serves as a local history museum. The society also owns and operates the Historic Breeding Farm.

The society offers guided tours of its two historic properties and special events such as home tours. The website offers a photo gallery of history Bartholomew County, visitor information, a brief history of the society, and an events calendar.

The Howard Steamboat Museum is located within and includes the 1894 residence of the Howards, a steamboat building family. The house contains many of its original furnishings, some of which were created by shipyard master craftsmen. The Howard Shipyard would eventually become the country's largest inland shipyard. The museum also includes artifacts relevant to the era of the steamboat, including models and paintings of vessels. Collection highlights include the paddle wheel shaft of the Delta Queen and paintings by Harlan Hubbard.

The museum offers exhibits, period rooms, and guided tours. The website offers historic photographs.

The Historic Five Points Fire Station Museum is located in the 83-year-old Five Points Fire Station. The building has been restored to its 1937 glory, and houses an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and equipment.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers fire safety information and visitor information.

The La Porte County Historical Society & Museum is dedicated to preserving the historic heritage of La Porte, Indiana, and the surrounding area. The society's museum serves as a local history museum and showcases the society's impressive collection of historic artifacts and documents. The museum is also home to the society's research library.

The society offers exhibits, guided tours, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a historic photo gallery of La Porte, a brief history of the area, and online exhibits.

The African and African American Historical Museum presents African American history and culture. Exhibit topics include the Middle Passage, African artifacts, the efforts of African-American inventors, the Underground Railroad, African American music, local history, and local sports.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Lanier Mansion State Historic Site preserves the former home of James Franklin Doughty Lanier (1800-1881), bank president and railroad promoter. The site presents information on both Lanier and life during the 19th century. The structure itself was completed in 1844, and is Greek Revival in style. The grounds include replanted heritage gardens, reflecting the home's Post-Civil War landscaping.

The site offers guided tours, educational outreach programs, heritage gardens with historic plant varieties, and summer camps. Reservations are required for group tours and outreach programs.

The Monroe County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Monroe County, IN. The society is headquartered in the Monroe County History Center, which is located in downtown Bloomington. The history center is also home to the society's historical archives and a museum of local history.

The society offers research resources, field trip programs, guided tours, periodic presentations, and exhibits. The website offers visitor information, a history of Monroe County, and an events calendar.

The T.C. Steele State Historic Site preserves the home of American Impressionist and portraitist Theodore Clement Steele (1847-1926) and his wife Selma Neubacher Steele (1870-1945). As such, the site was once privy to visits from a wide range of U.S. artists. The grounds include the 1907 "House of the Singing Winds," two studios, a garage, guest cottages, and remote painting shacks to permit outdoor painting in a wide range of weather conditions.

The site offers guided building tours, a summer camp, educational programs which meet state standards, educational outreach programs, trails, gardens, and a nature preserve.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame presents displays consisting of approximately 75 historic vehicles, more than 30 of which are Indianapolis 500 winners. The museum itself is located within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The hall of fame offers a 20-minute film, exhibits, and guided grounds tours.