Take your visit to new heights with a ride on the Centennial Ferris Wheel! Buy tickets in advance to save time.

100 years of sparking memories wonder and dreams.

We can't celebrate without YOU!

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is turning 100—and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with big fun, bold adventures, and unforgettable family moments. From our humble beginnings in a carriage house to becoming the world’s largest children’s museum, we’ve sparked a century of memories, wonder, and dreams. Now it’s your turn.

Spark Memories
Revisit the beloved exhibits you grew up with—Dinosphere®, Playscape®, the Carousel, and so much more. Share them with a new generation.

Spark Wonder
Step into brand-new adventures like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit and Take Me There™: Peru (opening July 12)—where imagination comes to life.

Spark Dreams
Soar above the museum on the dazzling Centennial Ferris Wheel (extra ticket required) and see just how far we’ve come—and where we're going next. 

Don’t miss this once-in-a-century celebration. Buy your tickets today and get ready to say: "Best. Day. Ever." 

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Child grilling pretend play food inside Mickey mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit.
Family looking at Tyrannosaurus rex fossil inside Dinosphere.
Children wearing astronaut costumes looking at the sun rise from inside a pretend play space station.
Smiling child riding Carousel horse.
Child driving pedal car race car.
Actors dressed like pigs and wolf in Lilly Theater show.
Staff showing Terra Cotta Warriors equipment to visitors.
Child taking pretend train ticket in All Aboard exhibit.
Child holding net and playing in water table inside Playscape exhibit.

2025 Experiences

It's our birthday and we're celebrating all year long!

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Get unlimited free admission, early access to events, exclusive member perks, and a front-row seat to our year-long 100 birthday celebration. Make the museum part of your family's story all year long.
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