Celebrate Black History Month at The Children's Museum—February 2023

First Thursday Night
$6 admission
Feb. 2, 4–8 p.m.

Celebrate Black heritage and achievements in history, science, art and music through storytelling, special activities, and performances featuring Alyssa Gaines, 2022 National Youth Poet Laureate, and other artists.

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Presidents Day
Free admission
Feb. 20

Free advance ticket required.
Tickets available beginning Feb. 10.

Uncover historical and contemporary political trailblazers and explore monumental presidential initiatives with these special activities to commemorate the lives of our nation’s presidents.

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Exhibits to explore:

• Explore Ruby Bridges's story inside The Power of Children®—you'll find a replica of her first grade classroom here. Keep an eye out for Oscar Robertson's story, too.
• Discover how the creation of the #BLACKLIVESMATTER mural on Indiana Avenue impacted our community in Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest

Objects to look for:

• Discover replica of the Lieutenant Uhura costume worn by Nichelle Nichols is on display in the Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater inside Beyond Spaceship Earth
• Spark your inspiration with the jersey knit maxi dress designed by Stephen Burrows in American POP
• Celebrate the acheievements of Black race car drivers in The World of Sport when you encounter the Loving Cup Trophy and the race car driven by Willy T. Ribbs in the 1993 Indy 500