Indiana State Museum 2021

Current and past members of MRCI discuss their experiences for FIX Exhibit.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Last year, the opioid epidemic met the COVID pandemic, and life for Hoosiers got a lot harder. We saw morale go down. And hopelessness go up. We walked through isolation and quarantine not knowing what to do next. And our opioid problem got bigger. With this powerful exhibit, the Indiana State Museum is committed to finding ways for Hoosiers to deal with the stresses of our new normal. Our goal is to break the stigma surrounding opioid use disorder, remove the shame and isolation surrounding this disease, and show how we can play a pivotal role in managing this crisis.

Inside the exhibit, you’ll be given the opportunity to dive deeper into your own level of understanding when it comes to substance use and opioids. You’ll also see how your perceptions and ideas about this crisis compare with others from around the state.

Unravel the crisis one step at a time, including the science and biology behind opioid use disorder, our nation’s history with other health crises, personal stories from impacted Hoosiers, and the various roads to recovery.

Using a mix of art, science, multi-media, hands-on interactives and inspiring artwork, the exhibit will help you better understand the nature of addiction, how we got here and what we can all do to help change the course we’re on and move our state from crisis to resolution.