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October 2026

The 2026 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved™ List

The Children's Museum Store staff polled kids and determined the year's best toys and games for the holiday season—the 2026 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved™ winners!
October 2026

The 2026 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved™ List

The Children's Museum Store staff polled kids and determined the year's best toys and games for the holiday season—the 2026 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved™ winners!
October 2026

A First Look at Playscape's All-New Water Table

Take a look at the new Water Table and learn about other improved features in Playscape. The exhibit reopens Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
October 2026

Your Whistle-Stop Tour Through Our Reimagined All Aboard! Exhibit

Take an area-by-area walkthrough of our newly reimagined All Aboard! exhibit featuring the mighty Reuben Wells locomotive.
October 2026

Take a Campus Tour of the Fright Academy Haunted House

Class is in session at The Children's Museum Guild's Fright Academy Haunted House! We've provided a room-by-room description of the Haunted House to help you prepare for this fab-BOO-lous Indianapolis tradition. Open Oct. 9–31, 2026.
September 2026

10 Fall Break Tips for Visiting The Children’s Museum

Discover 10 essential Fall Break tips for visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the perfect choice for things to do with kids in Indianapolis. Use this guide to save money on admission, skip lines, and plan your itinerary across five floors of fun and the outdoor Sports Legends Experience
September 2026

A Parent’s Guide to Early Learning Fun at The Children's Museum

Our Early Childhood educators have created a resource to help you engage your little ones with hands-on, sensory-rich experiences designed to spark curiosity and support early childhood development—all in a safe, family-friendly environment.
today at the museum
Open today 10 am–5 pm