The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Programs include activities where children can touch a dinosaur bone, step into the world of the dinosaurs, and create paleo art. Participants can see a show, take in a live theater show (seasonal), see the largest water clock in North America, and marvel at Dale Chihuly's tallest permanent installations. The program also offers chances to steer a pedal car, make art, board the space station, blast off into space, board the plane to Peru, unlock pop culture memories, pose for a photo in an Indy Car, and play the day away in Playscape. Children can ride a historic Carousel, take a spin on the historic Carousel, climb aboard the Reuben Wells steam engine (temporarily closed), experiment in the science lab, see a mastodon discovered in Indiana, explore 7.5 acres of outdoor sports, try adaptive equipment available for each sport, and learn from experienced Coaches.

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Open today 10 am–5 pm

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Programs take place at the world's BIGGEST children's museum, which has five floors of fun and an outdoor sports wonderland, and admission includes interactive exhibits, 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences (seasonal), and dozens of daily activities led by experienced staff. 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. Indianapolis cultural institutions, including this museum, join forces to make family learning more accessible through the Access Pass. The leadership team for advancement includes Jessica Knudsen-Bahney and Gretchen Hueni.

Last updated May 13, 2026.