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Bring the magic of The Children's Museum into your classroom.

Examine replicas of Jurassic dinosaur bones, create a Chihuly-inspired piece of art, or grow a garden in a glove.

Let us come to you...virtually!

Registration is required two weeks before the program date. Please complete the Program Request Form, and a museum staff member will contact you to confirm the date and time of your program.

  • Interaction with experts Work live with our expert education team to complete an activity or investigation
  • Standards-based All programs tie directly back to Indiana Academic Standards
  • Variety of choices Choose from nearly 20 programs on topics from STEM to humanities
  • Included with School Membership All virtual programs are free when you purchase a school membership
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Program Fees

Number of Students 2025-2026 Fee (per program)
1–30 $75
31–60 $90
61–90 $105
91–120 $120
Virtual School Programs

STEM

Grades K–2
Dino Traits
Paleontologists can use the dinosaur bones they discover to learn how dinosaurs moved, how they lived, and even how they were related to other dinos. Do some paleontology by examining 3D printed models of three different dinosaur fossils with us!
Grades K–2
Hop, Swim, Fly
Animals move in all sorts of ways based on their body parts and where they live. See through animals' eyes with fun videos and discover how they get around their habitats!
Grades K–2
Light, Camera, Action!
See the world in a whole new light! Literally! Students will watch the Museum educator change as various lenses and materials are placed between them and the camera, and discover how, when light changes, what we see changes, too.
Grades K–2
Plants Alive! Seed Germination
Are plants alive? Where do they come from? Examine a seed to learn what makes it so special, and then test your green thumb by getting seeds ready to germinate. Make a garden in a glove and watch it grow in your classroom.
Grades 2–3
The Water Cycle
Students will simulate the motion of water through the water cycle using spinners to randomly determine how water might move from one locale to another. They will map water’s possible movements around the Earth and discuss how climate change might impact the movement of water through the water cycle.
Grades 3–5
Digging Through Time
Explore how fossils are laid down in the ground and how studying the layers of the earth can help paleontologists understand how old dinosaur fossils are. Can you dig it?
Grades 3–5
Fairytale Forensics
Someone has broken into the three bears’ house and it is up to you to use science and observation figure out who. The game is afoot! Explore a mock crime scene, collect evidence, and draw conclusions to solve the mystery!
Grades 3–5
Geology Tour
Students will learn what types of observations they must make to classify a rock correctly and the physical properties that make up each rock category. They will use a dichotomous key to determine the identity of a rock sample. Sign up for a rockin' good time!
Grades 3–5
Dino Names
Students will discover that the scientific names of many dinosaurs include Greek and Latin roots that describe the dinosaur’s traits. They will then create, name, and draw an original dinosaur species and use their knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to guess the names of their peers’ original dinosaurs.
Grades 3–5
Avian Adaptations
Students will explore 3 diverse ecosystems found in Peru (mountains, coastal hills, and rainforest) through the lens of native birds and how they are adapted to each different environment.
Grades 6–8
Planet or PlaNOT?
What counts as a planet? How and why did astronomers decide that? Explore the variety of solar system objects, learn how they are categorized, and discuss mystery objects to determine their place in the cosmos.
Virtual School Programs

Arts & Humanities

Grades K–5
Chihuly Art
Dale Chihuly is a world-renowned glass sculptor who created the permanent artwork Fireworks of Glass that rises through the core of the museum, as well as the accompanying Pergola Ceiling. Enjoy a virtual visit with this work of art and experience how Chihuly designed these pieces. Create a Chihuly-inspired piece of art in your classroom.
Grades 2–4
Peruvian Textile Art
In this virtual program, students will learn about the art of weaving in Peru, including the materials and processes used, and create their own Peruvian-inspired textile art.
Grades 3–5
Secrets of the Artifact
Join the team and virtually examine a mysterious artifact. How can artifacts and archaeology teach us about the past? Students learn new thinking strategies as they use context clues and inquiry skills to identify a mystery artifact and discover more about the past. Choose between Caribbean or Egypt focus.
Grades 3–5
Collections Chat
Explore history through the museum’s collection! Students will examine images of an object from the collection using See, Think, Wonder, a guided thinking strategy. During the program, students will make observations, identify why they think the object is important, and ask questions. A museum curator will share stories of the object and will help students understand how objects help us understand history.
Grades 3–8
Voices of Hope
Experience a recorded actor performance to discover how one inspiring child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance and made a positive difference in the world today. Performance will be followed by a brief post-show discussion with museum staff to discuss ways in which we can continue to combat discrimination and intolerance and make a difference in the world today. Choose between Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Malala Yousafzai.
Grades 3–8
Art the Egyptian Way
What made art unique in ancient Egypt? Math, of course! Students learn about how the ancient Egyptian artists used mathematical proportions to produce their distinctive look. Students use math skills to create an Egyptian-inspired artwork of their own.
Grades 6–7
Peruvian Culture: Inti Raymi
In this virtual program, students will learn about the indigenous peoples of Peru and the impact of pre-Columbian culture on modern day Peru through a look at the Inti Raymi (Sun Festival), the second largest Festival in South America today. They will also create a work of art inspired by Inca mythology and metal working practices.
Grades 6–8
Found Voices
By engaging with stories and artifacts, students explore the circumstances that forced Anne Frank into hiding. They then connect with her writing by using passages from her diary to create found poems. By looking closely at Anne’s work, students magnify her voice—and find their own.
Grades 6–8
Making Your Mark: Protest Art
Learn about the tradition of protest art and how artists have used their art to share a message, particularly regarding the Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis in 2020. Students will work in teams to plan their own work of protest art.
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