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The Indiana Statehouse Tour Office will be closed on Saturday, December 22 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. It will reopen on Wednesday, December 26. The Indiana Statehouse Tour Office will be closed on Saturday, December 29 in observance of the New Year's Holiday. It will reopen on Monday, December 31.


Great Hoosiers In Sculpture

Statehouse Busts

Now visitors to the Indiana State House have a source for information about the sculptured busts placed on the various levels of the Rotunda. The historic artwork -
Great Hoosiers in Sculpture - represents some of Indiana's most prestigious citizens.

Indiana Statehood Day

The Indiana State House Tour Office is coordinating an essay competition in conjunction with the Indiana State Library to commemorate “Indiana Statehood Day,” a celebration of Indiana’s 196th birthday. Winners will be honored at the Statehood Day Celebration taking place at the Indiana State House on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from Noon-1 p.m. EST.

2012 'What Indiana Means to Me' Essay Winners

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all of the talented fourth grade Hoosiers who participated!

Place Student's Name School
1st Place Jamie Poynter Greenwood Bible Baptist School
2nd Place Grace Yang New Britton (Fishers) Elementary
3rd Place Olivia Freeth Pine Tree (Avon) Elementary
4th Place Aria Miller Bridgeport (Indianapolis) Elementary School

More Information and Previous Winning Essays

Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana's Statehouse, a building of outstanding architectural beauty, has served as a center of civic life in Indiana since 1888.

Plan your visit, read about the history of the building, or schedule a tour using the links provided.

Contact the Statehouse Tour Office

Statehouse Tour Office
Jennifer Hodge, Coordinator
Statehouse, Room 220
(317) 233-5293
E-Mail: captours@idoa.in.gov