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Educators

Ignite your students’ joy, wonder, and curiosity

As a teacher, you're creating powerful learning experiences for your students. That's our mission, too. Together we can open students' eyes to fun and learning in new ways.

We’re Here to Support You!

We have all kinds of resources and programs just for you and your students.

  • Schedule a field trip

    Plan an exciting in-person field trip to the museum that includes a special event or program.

  • Let us come to you

    Interact with museum experts in a live virtual program or schedule a family outreach night where we come to you.

  • Download free resources

    Explore standards-based lessons written by our museum educators.

  • Explore school membership

    Gain access to field trips and virtual programs for your entire school at one low cost.
Field Trips

Plan a Field Trip to Remember

A field trip to The Children's Museum lets students and teachers reconnect with the sense of adventure that comes with exploration and learning through play. Field trips are designed to complement classroom lessons, providing students with the opportunity to discover a broad range of topics like literacy, science, art, and culture connected to state standards.

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Child kicking a football.
Two children wearing astronaut costumes and pointing out a window.

At Your School

Let us come to you! Interact with museum experts in a live virtual program, download free classroom resources, or schedule a family outreach night at your school.

Virtual programs
Live interaction with museum experts
Free Classroom Resources
Explore standards-based lessons written by our museum educators
Family Outreach Nights
Activity stations at your school led by museum staff

Free Days for Teachers

Calling all teachers!

Free admission for Preschool–Grade 12 Hoosier educators on select dates. 2026 dates will be announced soon! Just show your valid Indiana school teacher/staff ID badge at the museum Box Office for one free adult admission ticket.

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Teachers posing for a photo with Rex, the mascot.

Unlimited Visits with a School Membership

When you sign up for a school membership, you’re giving your entire school unlimited access to the biggest and best children’s museum in the world! School memberships allow you to pay one fee based on your total school enrollment, then visit for the whole year for free!

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Class in Seti's tomb area in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth.
Class in Seti's tomb area in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth.
Staff member talking to a room full of students.
Children running in track lanes.

Homeschool Programs

Whether you’re a seasoned homeschool family or just dipping your toe in the water, we’ve got you covered. Our educators have put together a robust lineup of in-person programs for students with the support of a parent or caregiver.
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