The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs
3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208-4716
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs include activities such as Imagination Play, STEM experiences, making art, and experimenting in the science lab. Children can touch a dinosaur bone, step into the world of the dinosaurs, create paleo art, see a mastodon discovered in Indiana, and board the plane to Peru. They can ride or take a spin on a historic Carousel, steer a pedal car, pose for a photo in an Indy Car, play the day away in Playscape, and explore 7.5 acres of outdoor sports with adaptive equipment available for each sport and experienced Coaches. Additional experiences include boarding the space station, blasting off into space, seeing a show or taking in a live theater show (seasonal), seeing the largest water clock in North America, marveling at Dale Chihuly's tallest permanent installations, unlocking pop culture memories, and climbing aboard the Reuben Wells steam engine (temporarily closed).
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open today 10 am–5 pm
• Price: Admission includes all of our interactive exhibits, 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences (seasonal), and dozens of daily activities led by our experienced staff. Separate ticket and fee may apply for special events.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs are part of a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. The programs take place in a setting with five floors of fun, interactive exhibits, and an outdoor sports wonderland that includes 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences (seasonal). The museum features dozens of daily activities led by experienced staff and offers a welcoming environment.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis participates in community involvement efforts such as the Access Pass, where Indianapolis cultural institutions join forces to make family learning more accessible. Community Access efforts include community and neighborhood programs and partnerships and making a positive impact at the local, national, and global level. Leadership for advancement at the museum includes Jessica Knudsen-Bahney and Gretchen Hueni.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open today 10 am–5 pm
• Price: Admission includes all of our interactive exhibits, 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences (seasonal), and dozens of daily activities led by our experienced staff. Separate ticket and fee may apply for special events.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Programs are part of a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. The programs take place in a setting with five floors of fun, interactive exhibits, and an outdoor sports wonderland that includes 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences (seasonal). The museum features dozens of daily activities led by experienced staff and offers a welcoming environment.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis participates in community involvement efforts such as the Access Pass, where Indianapolis cultural institutions join forces to make family learning more accessible. Community Access efforts include community and neighborhood programs and partnerships and making a positive impact at the local, national, and global level. Leadership for advancement at the museum includes Jessica Knudsen-Bahney and Gretchen Hueni.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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