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September 8, Sunday Member Morning Face Painting Up Close and Personal in the Cretaceous Diplodo-WHAT? CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story STEMLab: Seeing Stars Discovery Lab Terra Cotta Warriors Up Close Experiencing Art Together A Taste of Greece Atrium Show: Celebration Dance Party! Mesozoic Marine Deep Dive Dinos Alive! Mission Control Team Takeover Up Close and Personal: In Their Shoes The Wayne Gretzky Legendary Hockey Challenge Life in the Pond Making Music Together Be an Underwater Archaeologist Voices of Hope: Live Theatre Performances Atrium Show: Water Clock Greek Dance! Dee O’Hara: Reach for the Stars Mighty Muscle Movers Make Your Myth: Art Workshop Mandela: Through His Own Words Active Play: Dino-motion Challenge Reggie Wayne Legendary Challenge Change Makers: Superhero in YOU! Artist in You Tamika Catchings Legendary Challenge FAQs

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Member Morning

Beat the crowds and be the first to play! On these special mornings, members can enjoy an exclusive hour in the museum—a great perk of membership! Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (3) 9:00 AM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (4) Location: Museum-wide

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Face Painting

Get your face painted at The Children's Museum. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (7) 10:00 AM

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Up Close and Personal in the Cretaceous

Join us to examine fossil clues to explore what life was like for these prehistoric giants. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (11) 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (12) Location: Dinosphere

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Diplodo-WHAT?

Join a paleontology student as they come face-to-face with the two Titans of the Jurassic! Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (18) 10:30 AM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (19) Location: Dinosphere

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CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story

What did it take to put humans on the moon? Inspire a new generation of space explorers and discover the story of the Apollo missions. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (25) 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (26) Location: Schaefer Space Object Theater

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STEMLab: Seeing Stars

Discover the ancient myths behind constellations, experiment with a telescope, and create a simple projector that you can take home! Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (34) 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (35) Location: ScienceWorks, STEMLab

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Discovery Lab

Come explore a dedicated STEM space for children 5 and under and their caregivers. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (42) 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (43) Location: STEMLab

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Experiencing Art Together

Create a work of art based on inspiration within Playscape. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (56) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (57) Location: Playscape

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A Taste of Greece

Discover how food is a common thread throughout Greek life. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (63) 11:00 AM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (64) Location: Take Me There: Greece

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (65) Included with Admission

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Atrium Show: Celebration Dance Party!

Learn some popular group dances moves and try them out with new friends! Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (69) 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (70) Location: Sunburst Atrium

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Mesozoic Marine Deep Dive

Take a deep dive to discover what it would have been like to live in the ocean over 80 million years ago. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (75) 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (76) Location: Dinosphere

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Dinos Alive!

Design a family of dinosaurs that will come to life on the projections screen. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (81) 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (82) Location: Dinosphere

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Mission Control Team Takeover

Join the team in Mission Control to help with a simulated NASA mission to the Moon. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (87) 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (88) Location: Schaefer Space Object Theater

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Up Close and Personal: In Their Shoes

Put yourself in the shoes of a child who changed history through this immersive experience. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (94) 11:30 AM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (95) Location: Power of Children

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The Wayne Gretzky Legendary Hockey Challenge

Experience the thrill of the game in this fast-paced hockey challenge. Details

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Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (101) 11:30 AM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (102) Location: Sports Legends Experience

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Life in the Pond

See the live animals in our pond and learn how to keep them healthy. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (107) 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (108) Location: ScienceWorks

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Making Music Together

Join us to make some music while engaging your mind and body. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (114) 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (115) Location: Playscape

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Be an Underwater Archaeologist

Solve the mystery of Captain Kidd's shipwreck by examining the clues left behind. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (122) 12:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (123) Location: Treasures of the Earth

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Voices of Hope: Live Theatre Performances

Discover how one inspirational child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance that made a positive difference in the world today. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (129) 12:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (130) Location: Power of Children

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (131) Included with Admission

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Atrium Show: Water Clock

Come learn about our Water Clock and how it works. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (135) 12:45 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (136) Location: Sunburst Atrium

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Greek Dance!

Explore different styles of Greek dancing. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (142) 1:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (143) Location: Take Me There: Greece

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Dee O’Hara: Reach for the Stars

Experience the story of America’s first astronauts through the eyes of aerospace nurse, Dee O’Hara. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (150) 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (151) Location: Schaefer Space Object Theater

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Mighty Muscle Movers

Get your muscles moving in this physical fitness challenge designed for the big kids. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (159) 1:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (160) Location: Sports Legends Experience

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Make Your Myth: Art Workshop

Create your own work of art based on a favorite family story. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (166) 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (167) Location: Take Me There: Greece

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Mandela: Through His Own Words

Discover the rich, complicated history of South Africa and life of Nelson Mandela. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (172) 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (173) Location: Mandela: The Official Exhibition

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Active Play: Dino-motion Challenge

Get moving like a dinosaur with one of our Riley Sports Legends Experience coaches. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (179) 2:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (180) Location: Sunburst Atrium

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Reggie Wayne Legendary Challenge

Experience the thrill of the game at our family-friendly Reggie Wayne Football Challenge. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (187) 2:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (188) Location: Sports Legends Experience

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (189) Included with Admission

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Change Makers: Superhero in YOU!

Become an everyday superhero and use your power to make a difference! Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (193) 3:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (194) Location: Power of Children

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Artist in You

Follow the steps of featured sport artist LeRoy Neiman to create your own sports art. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (201) 3:00 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (202) Location: National Art Museum of Sport

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Tamika Catchings Legendary Challenge

Experience the thrill of the game at our family-friendly Tamika Catchings Basketball Challenge. Details

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (208) 3:30 PM

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (209) Location: Sports Legends Experience

Calendar | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (210) Included with Admission

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FAQs

What days are free at the children's museum of Indianapolis? ›

Our free days—Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth Jamboree, Fiesta de la Familia, and Christmas Eve—are free for everyone. We do not charge any admission on our free days, but do require advance tickets.

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What is the biggest children's museum in the US? ›

Founded in 1925, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is consistently ranked as one of the top children's museums in the United States. With a 482,950 square-foot facility on about 30 acres of land, it's the largest children's museum in the world and draws over a million visitors each year.

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How much are tickets to the Indianapolis children's museum? ›

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How long do you spend at Indianapolis children's museum? ›

A family can easily spend hours inside the main museum and another three hours or more outside in the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience. The Indianapolis Children's Museum is an amazing place to learn and explore for Indy visitors and residents alike.

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Is parking free at the Indianapolis children's museum? ›

Tip 14: Free parking is available in our garage and surface lots on Illinois street (get directions).

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Does the Indianapolis children's museum still have a planetarium? ›

The SpaceQuest Planetarium is a super aspect of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. They have shows running throughout the day. The room is cozy and comfortable. The running time of the shows is long enough to learn something new and short enough to keep the attention of children.

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What is the Children's museum of Indianapolis ranked? ›

INDIANAPOLIS — The Children's Museum of Indianapolis ranked number 1 in the United States for the best museum for kids.

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Can you bring water bottles into the Indianapolis Children's museum? ›

The girls absolutely love Greece, the Winterfaire slide, the crafts, the Playscape and everything in the museum. They do love the carousel and we ride for free with our membership. This is a wonderful experience. Bring water bottles, sandwiches, snacks and change for the centrifugal change whirly-thingy.

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What is the largest museum in Indiana? ›

Details. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is not only the largest museum of its kind in the world, but also was recently named “the best family museum in the country” by USA Today / 10 Best, one of the “top museums worth traveling for” by Trip Advisor, and one of the “top 10 children's museums” by Parents magazine ...

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Can you go to the Indianapolis children's museum without a child? ›

Of course, it's always fun to experience the joy and wonder of the world's biggest and best children's museum through the eyes of a child. But grown-ups can have fun at The Children's Museum with and without kids. So, if you're a grown-up looking for fun things to do at The Children's Museum, we're here for you.

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What ages is the Indianapolis children's museum good for? ›

SaveThe seven children in our family range in age from 8 to 31. So, we've had lots of years to make the Children's Museum of Indianapolis a favorite family destination. Because of the wide range in ages of the children, we usually split up into groups at the museum.

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How much does it cost to get into the Indianapolis Zoo? ›

Tickets prices at the Indianapolis Zoo differ from day to day. Adult tickets range from $15.75 to $25.75 with discounted tickets for seniors. Children's tickets range from $11.75 to $21.75 but children under the age of 2 are free. You can purchase Indianapolis Zoo tickets in advanced online.

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How many floors are in the Indianapolis children's museum? ›

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a world of wonder that's waiting for you to explore. With five floors of fun and 7.5 acres of outdoor play, there's something for every kid—and grown-up—to discover.

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What state has the biggest children's museum? ›

The Children's Museum Indianapolis facility measures 472,900 square feet and sits on about 30 acres, giving it bragging rights as the largest children's museum in the world. Exhibits are all about hands-on learning.

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What are some facts about the children's museum in Indiana? ›

The museum hosts more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Their collections feature more than 130,000 artifacts, including a drum that once belonged to Indianapolis' Edward Black (1853-1871), thought to have been the youngest Civil War soldier. Black enlisted as a drummer boy in July 1861, at only eight years old.

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What day is the Indianapolis Zoo free? ›

Free Admission to the Indianapolis Zoo

Visit the Zoo for free: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, 2024)

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Does Newfields have a free day? ›

Newfields offers free general admission on the first Thursday of the month through Free First Thursday Presented by Bank of America. To ensure an optimal guest experience, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance for all guests, including members.

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How much does it cost to get into the Eiteljorg museum? ›

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