The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs

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

• 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, interactive exhibits, an outdoor sports wonderland, 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences that are seasonal, dozens of daily activities led by experienced staff, a historic Carousel, Playscape, a science lab, the Reuben Wells steam engine, a plane to Peru, and a mastodon discovered in Indiana. 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.

Last updated May 14, 2026.