The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs include hands-on activities where children can touch a dinosaur bone, step into the world of the dinosaurs, and see a mastodon discovered in Indiana. Families can see a show, make art, create paleo art, experiment in the science lab, and unlock pop culture memories. Children can board the space station, blast off into space, board the plane to Peru, steer a pedal car, pose for a photo in an Indy Car, and play the day away in Playscape. The museum features a historic Carousel where families can take a spin or ride, opportunities to see the largest water clock in North America, and marvel at Dale Chihuly's tallest permanent installations, and it also includes the Reuben Wells steam engine, which is temporarily closed. Children and adults can explore 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences in the outdoor sports wonderland, try adaptive equipment available for each sport, and learn from experienced Coaches, and they can hear the powerful stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Malala Yousafzai.

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open today 10 am–5 pm

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. It is described as the world's BIGGEST children's museum and as having five floors of fun and an outdoor sports wonderland with 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences that are seasonal. Indianapolis cultural institutions, including this museum, join forces to make family learning more accessible through the Access Pass.

Last updated May 13, 2026.