These unprecedented times call us to action. We continue to forge ahead to create extraordinary experiences, but we need your help. Because of the closure, the museum is projected to lose $14 million. Without new and renewed giving, the museum will have to significantly cut budgets while increasing ticket and membership prices. We would be forced to do this at a time when our community needs us the most.

Our dinosaurs will roar again, the Carousel will spin, and our exhibits will come back to life, eliciting laughter and joy from children who visit us from all over the world. But in the meantime, we need your help.

Children and families count on us. Can we count on you?

The heart of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the people who elevate the visitor experience, making The Children’s Museum truly one-of-a-kind. Without funds to support staff, the museum experience will be significantly impacted.

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New exhibits, including Mission Jurassic and the addition of Malala’s story to the Power of Children: Making a Difference® will happen when our fundraising efforts are complete. These new and extraordinary experiences are what make The Children’s Museum a place that sparks inspiration and helps dreams to grow big.

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The Children’s Museum offers a wide variety of programs that provide support, resources, and free and reduced admission to underserved families from the surrounding neighborhoods and across Indiana. Programs include:

• The Access Pass program.
  Indiana families who qualify for state aid can receive admission of $2 per person per visit to The Children’s Museum and 12 other state cultural institutions. When we reopen, we expect to serve many more Access Pass families. Without financial support, we may not able to meet the demand.
• The Old National Bank Mid-North Promise Program.
  Neighborhood families can work with museum Family Learning Navigators to plan for educational and career success and connect with community resources to help them achieve their goals. The museum serves as an anchor in our communities, yet we need increased financial support.
• Free admission days:
  Offered four times per year, these free days ensure that all children and families—regardless of income—can access the museum’s extraordinary experiences. We expect attendance to be significantly higher once we reopen. Rex Response dollars will help us ensure these dates remain on the calendar.

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Since you can't come to us, we'll come to you.

We understand that not everyone is able to visit at this time, so we're bringing the museum to you through Museum at Home. It’s an online place where families can go to discover, be entertained, and inspired. It's our way of supporting those who have for years supported us.

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Your donation—no matter how big or small—makes an impact. It helps create experiences, spark inspiration, and make memories. Below you can make a gift that will be applied to our area of greatest need.

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