Oct 20 2017
The Power of Poison Opening Reception

The Power of Poison Opening Reception

Presented by Indiana State Museum at Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

YOU’RE INVITED! The Power of Poison Opening Reception  
Fri., Oct. 20
6 to 8 p.m.

Opening reception sponsored by: 

The Power of Poison is a highly interactive exhibition featuring a walk-through forest, poisonous dart frogs and a tarantula, and plenty of hands-on discovery! Explore the themes of poison in nature, myth, human health and legend. Step into a fairytale scene to get up close to a giant “enchanted” book, solve poisoning mysteries, and see our live presenters share dramatic stories of poisonings and forensic detection.

6:15 p.m.: Opening Remarks
6:30 to 8 p.m.
: Explore the exhibit, enjoy themed light bites & beverages
Talk with Dr. Mark Siddall, curator of this traveling exhibit, from the American Museum of Natural History. Also, meet Dr. Brent Furbee, medical director emeritus at Indiana Poison Center, who will present on famous Indiana murderers who used poison to commit their crimes.

> MEMBER ADULTS – $10, YOUTH (ages 3-17) – $5
> NON-MEMBER ADULTS – $20, YOUTH (ages 3-17) – $15
Free parking available for Patron Members, $5 parking for all other guests 

RSVP required by October 13 at powerofpoison.eventbrite.com or by phone at 317.232.1637.

The Power of Poison is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org)

Admission Info

Phone: 317.232.1637

Dates & Times

2017/10/20 - 2017/10/20

Location Info

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

650 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Parking Info

Parking is available in the attached White River State Park underground parking garage on Washington Street and in nearby garages, or in the White River State Park South Lot.

Parking is $5 when visiting the museum and free when attending an IMAX® film.