We have made the difficult decision to extend our temporary closure through April 10, 2020. The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers remains our top priority. We can only be leaders in family learning and provide your family with memorable experiences if we keep our community healthy. Learn More
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Exhibits and Experiences
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Take Me There®: Greece
Discover the vibrant culture of contemporary Greece.
Discover the vibrant culture of contemporary Greece.
Chocolate Slide
Zip down a slide themed like a river of chocolate!
Zip down a slide themed like a river of chocolate!
American POP
TV, movies, music, fashion, and more—explore pop culture, how we shape it, and how it shapes us.
TV, movies, music, fashion, and more—explore pop culture, how we shape it, and how it shapes us.
Power of Children
Ignite a passion for changing the world around you through the powerful stories of three extraordinary children: Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White
Ignite a passion for changing the world around you through the powerful stories of three extraordinary children: Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White
Stories from Our Community
Storytelling preserves our history, traditions, and ideas. Discover the art by observing and listening.
Storytelling preserves our history, traditions, and ideas. Discover the art by observing and listening.
Dinosphere
Massive footprints, unusual plants, an approaching storm...Where are you? You’re among the dinosaurs!
Massive footprints, unusual plants, an approaching storm...Where are you? You’re among the dinosaurs!
Beyond Spaceship Earth
Take one small step into our International Space Station (ISS), and learn the day-to-day duties of an astronaut!
Take one small step into our International Space Station (ISS), and learn the day-to-day duties of an astronaut!
ScienceWorks
Explore the day-to-day work of real scientists, and use science to ask questions and find answers!
Explore the day-to-day work of real scientists, and use science to ask questions and find answers!
Fireworks of Glass
This Dale Chihuly masterpiece features over 3,200 stunning pieces of blown glass and rises five stories high.
This Dale Chihuly masterpiece features over 3,200 stunning pieces of blown glass and rises five stories high.
Pigeon and Pals
The Pigeon and Pals! A Mo Willems Art and Play Exhibit is coming to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis!
The Pigeon and Pals! A Mo Willems Art and Play Exhibit is coming to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis!
Wild Weather
Discover how to weather the storm as you learn about emerging weather technologies.
Discover how to weather the storm as you learn about emerging weather technologies.
Treasures of the Earth
Uncover the mystery of an Egyptian tomb, stand face to face with a warrior, and find treasures from the ocean!
Uncover the mystery of an Egyptian tomb, stand face to face with a warrior, and find treasures from the ocean!
Playscape
Watch curiosity blossom as kids 5 and under discover new sounds, sights, and things to touch and manipulate.
Watch curiosity blossom as kids 5 and under discover new sounds, sights, and things to touch and manipulate.
Carousel
Get whisked away on a magical and historic carousel. Take a spin on this museum favorite!
Get whisked away on a magical and historic carousel. Take a spin on this museum favorite!
Lilly Theater
Fantasy, comedy, colorful costumes, and imaginative scenery come together in seasonal plays designed for all ages.
Fantasy, comedy, colorful costumes, and imaginative scenery come together in seasonal plays designed for all ages.
All Aboard!
Go back to 1890s Indiana where the Reuben Wells scaled the steepest railroad grade in the U.S. See it for yourself!
Go back to 1890s Indiana where the Reuben Wells scaled the steepest railroad grade in the U.S. See it for yourself!
Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience
Our outdoor experiences are closed for the season. They will reopen on March 14, 2020. Click here to see our hours.
National Art Museum of Sport
Celebrate sport through art by viewing pieces depicting sports and athletes in history.
Celebrate sport through art by viewing pieces depicting sports and athletes in history.
First & Goal
Huddle up with your family and get ready to explore all aspects of football in First & Goal!
Huddle up with your family and get ready to explore all aspects of football in First & Goal!
The World of Sport
Learn how balance, agility, and communication in sports can take you a lot further in life!
Learn how balance, agility, and communication in sports can take you a lot further in life!
Avenue of Champions
Walk among 12 statues depicting sports legends through history.
Walk among 12 statues depicting sports legends through history.
Baseball
Step up to the plate in Wiese Field to hit a home run or work on your pitch.
Step up to the plate in Wiese Field to hit a home run or work on your pitch.
Basketball
Shoot at multiple-sized baskets and even challenge your timing.
Shoot at multiple-sized baskets and even challenge your timing.
Fitness Path and Track
Take a family stroll on the track or condition for the big race at fitness stations along the path.
Take a family stroll on the track or condition for the big race at fitness stations along the path.
Football
Run between defensive-line dummies or kick a field goal to win the game.
Run between defensive-line dummies or kick a field goal to win the game.
Golf
Putt at one of four courses fit for any member of the family; some holes specially designed by Pete and Alice Dye!
Putt at one of four courses fit for any member of the family; some holes specially designed by Pete and Alice Dye!
Hockey
Handle the puck, pass, and shoot to learn about life in the rink.
Handle the puck, pass, and shoot to learn about life in the rink.
Racing
Hop in a car to pedal to the finish on the drag strip or oval track.
Hop in a car to pedal to the finish on the drag strip or oval track.
Soccer
Kick into a goalie’s blind spots or be the goalie at an end post.
Kick into a goalie’s blind spots or be the goalie at an end post.
Tennis
Warm up at the practice wall, then team up for a set of doubles.
Warm up at the practice wall, then team up for a set of doubles.
Tree of Sports
Climb in and out of your favorite sports and feel like you’re on top of the world!
Climb in and out of your favorite sports and feel like you’re on top of the world!
