Access to cultural institutions is critical for the development of kids and inspiring and empowering them to reach their full potential. Through this program, Indiana arts and cultural institutions have joined forces to ensure all kids, regardless of income, have access to the state's vibrant offerings.
Elevate your museum experience in a wheel-y big way by taking a ride on the Centennial Ferris Wheel. Must be at least 32" tall to ride with a supervising companion and at least 42" tall to ride alone. Admission ticket or membership required to ride.
The puppy heroes of PAW Patrol will inspire you to team up to overcome challenges, take heroic action, and help others. Opens Jan. 31, 2026.
We’re happy to help! If you cannot find the information you want, please stop by the Box Office or contact us at membership@childrensmuseum.org or 317-334-4000.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is committed to making the museum accessible to everyone. We offer a variety of resources and services to help visitors with disabilities enjoy their visit.
The world's largest children's museum is putting an emphasis on Latino Community Initiatives, a cultural exhibit that takes visitors to Peru and Fiesta de la Familia, a FREE visitation day. It is all about Hispanic Heritage month and ways we can pay tribute to the growing Latino community throughout Indiana and the country.
The excitement is building as you gear up for a visit to the world's best children's museum. But it's also the world's BIGGEST children's museum, which means there's a lot to take in. This page will help you with all the logistical details for your visit, from hours to experiences and everything in between.
New partnership between Indy Eleven and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis announced.
Race into an action-packed adventure at Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience®, as it kicks off its seventh season.
The Children's Museum has partnered with the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, the Till family to create an exhibit to educate families on what has happened in the past in hopes of fostering racial harmony and reconciliation today.
All aboard the Dinosaur Train! Beginning January 28, 2023, families can make a beeline to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to experience the Museum’s newest exhibit, Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit!
Make magical memories in WinterFaire as the popular holiday exhibit returns for its second year with the addition of sock skating.
Enjoy the excitement and magic of Disney Jr. with the educational and interactive aspects of the world’s largest children’s museum at the first-ever exhibit inspired by the beloved Emmy Award-winning series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren answered questions from students about living in space.
Find out about the artwork created by Vaishali Rastogi Sahni, Sofiya Inger, Gary Gee, and Juan G. Tiscareño—highlighted in WinterFaire's Artisans Corner.
Dr. Carlotta A. Berry has been appointed as the new Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is thrilled to welcome the global traveling exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, which opens June 22, 2024.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca Bercich as the 2025 Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist.
Take a look at what happened during the year Dinosphere was closed to the public.
Take a look back at our memorable journey through 2023 and look ahead to an amazing 2024.
Discover the adaptive equipment and "my-sized" equipment that's available in the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.
Your generous contribution ensures that the museum continues to offer innovative programs, inspiring exhibits, and a welcoming environment for future generations. Join us in making a lasting impact by supporting the museum’s mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity in children and adults!
Celebrate Latin American culture at the fourth annual Fiesta de la Familia hosted by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on Sept. 24, 2023.
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has selected Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See as a recipient of the History in Progress (HIP) Award and Award of Excellence.
The museum plans to fill this gap and help spark birthday joy throughout Indianapolis by providing those items to kids and their families to make their birthdays extra special.
earn new art styles and discover inspiring artistry at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as it announces the selection of the new Visiting Artists for the 2025–2026 season: Kyng Rhodes and Johnson Simon.
We started the Access Pass program in 2004 to provide these life-changing experiences to as many Indiana children and their families as possible. It has grown to include nearly two dozen cultural institutions around the state!
Ziauddin and Toor Pekai Yousafzai visited The Children's Museum and explored the exhibit that features their daughter, Malala.
Opens Nov. 15, 2025. WinterFaire is a magical indoor world featuring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere, fun-filled games, loveable critters, and hands-on activities. Play, laugh, and make lifelong memories together in this one-of-a-kind indoor winter experience.
Get in gear and start your pedals because racing begins early in Indy with the third annual SpeedFest games and competition.
Experience the museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning television series “Doc McStuffins” as it returns to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit opens February 12, 2022 and runs through May 15, 2022.
Season six of the outdoor sports areas kicks off today.
For children of all ages, Dinosphere® is a one-of-a-kind experience that sparks joy, curiosity, and wonder every time they enter.
Be a part of our organization dedicated to sparking joy, wonder, and curiosity. Staff and volunteers enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace, where innovation and passion for children and families are at the forefront. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, paid time off, professional development, free parking, and much more.
The Tony Stewart Foundation is making it possible for more families to race together at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Jump into an early summer with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as another spring break season begins.
Three years in the making, the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit makes its national debut at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis September 17–October 30, 2022.
The National Animation Museum, currently in the planning stages in Los Angeles, California, proudly announces a strategic collaboration with The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
As we celebrate our first 100 years, we are excited to look toward the next century of innovation and exploration. The future of the children's museum is filled with possibilities, from new magical and inclusive learning experiences to fostering even greater connections within our community. Our commitment to inspiring young minds by igniting joy, wonder, and curiosity will continue to evolve, ensuring that the museum remains a vibrant and essential space for generations to come.
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren visited The Children's Museum.
Minecraft: The Exhibition opens March 11, 2023.
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out exhibit is coming to the world’s largest children’s museum on Feb. 3, 2024.
Emily Bennett and Rebecca Robinson will serve as Visiting Artists for the 2024–2025 season.
Celebrate the life, achievements and legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King would have celebrated his 95th birthday.
We're celebrating the anniversary of Title IX guaranteeing that everyone can dream big dreams and pursue those big dreams.
In celebration of The Children’s Museum’s 100th birthday—and just in time for spring break—Bucky the T. rex was unveiled on March 12 at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House, the longest running, continually-operated haunted house in the country, is turning 60. To honor this incredible milestone, join us on the Witch Way Road Trip an exhilarating cross-country journey down Route 60.
Announcing our new Visiting Artists Bryan Ballinger and ess mckee.
These presidential items help us celebrate the rich political history of the Hoosier State.
The Second Century Soiree is a once-in-a-lifetime black-tie, adults-only fundraising event honoring 100 years of unforgettable impact in our community—and igniting the possibilities of the next hundred.
The Children’s Museum's iconic dinosaurs are bejeweled with excitement and ready to welcome global superstar Taylor Swift to the city this fall!
Our paleo team is working on a remarkable Allosaurus fossil in the R.B. Annis Mission Jurassic Paleo Lab. Learn how it got there.
We cannot wait to celebrate the last day of 2022 with a family-friendly one-of-a-kind, countdown to the New Year.
Legends-in-training, prepare to be photographed with the Big Spill sculputre—the biggest bottle of milk you’ve ever seen.
Keep score in smiles in our outdoor athletics wonderland—7.5 acres of sports for all ages and abilities. When the goal is fun, everybody wins!
The museum invites visitors to join them for a weekend filled with NASA Scientists, excitement, learning and unforgettable experiences as they celebrate the solar eclipse in style.
Schedule of solar eclipse related activities and presentations at The Children's Museum.
Each semester, we welcome a new group of passionate and curious interns eager to grow their skills, make meaningful contributions, and dive into the exciting world of museum operations.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is gearing up for the holiday season by promoting its WinterFaire exhibit in dino-sized style!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis celebrates a monumental milestone in 2025—its 100th birthday! To kick off the centennial celebration, the museum invites families to its annual Countdown to Noon event on December 31.
Give your students a field trip to remember at the world’s biggest and best children’s museum, a favorite field trip destination for both students and teachers. The museum provides exhibits, enriched learning experiences, and inquiry-based programs.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis announces its 2025 exhibit lineup.
Volunteers engage with curious minds, inspire creativity, and help create memorable experiences for families. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who share your passion for education and community.
Make lasting memories in our new magical winter wonderland.
The streets of Indianapolis just turned a whole lot greener as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans painted the town in their signature shade of shell-shock green!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ iconic dinosaurs are now prepared for the museum’s 100th birthday! With a giant three-tiered birthday cake towering 6 feet tall and 7 feet wide and 2 foot tall party hats, their decorations are dino-mite.
We're turning 100, and you're invited! Our 100th birthday is the perfect time for your family to make new memories with us! From the opening of the highly-anticipated Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit in partnership with Disney Jr. to the thrilling new Centennial Ferris Wheel ride, you won't want to miss a minute of this milestone year!
For over 30 years, the museum has offered neighborhood youth an affordable, curriculum-based summer program. StarPoint Summer Camp is a unique camp available to neighborhood youth ages 6–12 for up to four weeks. Each week is themed according to an extraordinary exhibit or element in the museum and the curriculum is developed by trained museum educators.
Find out about pretend play opportunities at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is excited to kick off the celebration of Juneteenth in Indianapolis with our annual Juneteenth Jamboree.
For Ray Lathrop, The Children's Museum wasn't just a place—it was a launchpad for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
Prepare to play your best hand against the giant Witch who may not play fair at The Children’s Museum Guild’s 58th Annual Haunted House—Game Night Fright!
Celebrate the Olympic spirit and legendary Olympic connections in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum.
Who won our 2024 Museum Madness tournament?
Indianapolis native 2022 National Poet Laureate Alyssa Gaines will perform during the museum's Black History Month celebration.
The Children’s Museum pays tribute to Ryan White, an ordinary kid who used his voice and made an extraordinary impact.
DIY birthday parties are always welcome at The Children's Museum! Here's a guide to help you combine your child's special day with a trip to the world's biggest and best children's museum.
The museum was thrilled to have the help of Josef Newgarden and J. Douglas Boles for the unveiling of brand-new Indy 500-themed dinosaur decor.
Minecraft: The Exhibition and Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit will leave the museum soon!
Oscar Robertson changed the game on and off the basketball court. He is the definition of an Indiana sports legend.
Planning on visiting The Children's Museum during spring break? Here's what you need to know for a memorable day.
More than 500 youth from 21 youth-serving organizations will participate in the event hosted at the museum.
While the NEW Dinosphere opens March 19th, here are some of the DINOmite things happening before then.
We believe that every child, regardless of their financial situation, should have the opportunity to experience the joy, wonder, and curiosity that comes with a visit to the museum. We are committed to programs designed to ensure community access and exploration through discounted tickets, free admission days, free memberships, and more.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis hosted a sold out free day where families were able to learn about voting, and even participated in the 1920’s election.
Where else can you touch a dinosaur bone, see a show, steer a pedal car, make art, “board” the space station, and ride a historic carousel in one visit? Only at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Founded in 1925, the museum is a nonprofit with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.
Defending two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden helped highlight some of the fun things to do in Indianapolis this May.
Whether near or far, the museum’s mission is to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity through powerful learning experiences. As part of our new strategic plan, we aim to leave an imprint on the hearts of individuals while making a lasting impact globally.
Join us on a walkthrough of WinterFaire, our brand-new indoor exhibit!
Host an Extraordinary event at The Children's Museum! Your guests will be blown away from start to finish. From intimate gatherings to colossal events, prepare to delight and entertain like never before.
Take a look back at some highlights from the year 2021 at The Children's Museum.
Families have a once-in-a-nightmare chance to explore where Halloween villains live during their “offseason.”
On March 15,2025, the museum will debut an iconic, 110-foot tall Centennial Ferris Wheel in celebration of its 100th birthday year.
Ignite a passion for changing the world around you. The Power of Children shares the powerful stories of four extraordinary children: Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Malala Yousafzai.
Hop on the fast track to fun with a high-octane day of racing and speed-themed games and activities May 21, 2022.
We celebrate Black history and achievements all year long at The Children's Museum.
Your general admission ticket includes all of our interactive exhibits plus dozens of daily activities led by our expert staff. On certain days, free and paid special events can enhance your experience even more.
From first in flight to first to walk on the moon to modern spaceflight trailblazers, Indiana has a deep connection with astronauts and spaceflight.
Choose a membership to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis for more perks and more memories. Members get a year of unlimited visits to five floors of fun and our outdoor Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.
Ryan White was an ordinary kid from Indiana, but his extraordinary bravery made a huge positive difference in the world. His legacy of understanding and immense courage still lives on.
Prepare to witness the action-packed return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Otto Frank survived Auschwitz and then shared the story of his daughter, Anne Frank, with the world.
Explore the stories of 100 objects from our extensive collection.
Playscape® is a gallery for young children—infants through the preschool years—and their families to learn and play together, providing fun, hands-on opportunities to learn through the method that is most successful for them—play!
We're remembering when Ruby Bridges walked into a New Orleans elementary school and changed the country with her actions.
For 100 years, The Children’s Museum has sparked lifelong memories for both children and adults. Join us to celebrate a century of memorable experiences that empower and inspire!
Check off items on this children's museum bucket list and experience everything there is to offer at The children's Museum!
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is excited to announce a new long-term partnership with USA Track & Field (USATF).
Explore the day-to-day work of real scientists and use science to ask questions and find answers!
The Children's Museum has once again been voted number one in the recent USAToday/10 Best Reader’s Poll.
Your support is vital to our mission's success!
Open through Sept. 1, 2025. Mickey Mouse and his pals are throwing a surprise birthday party for their favorite pup Pluto and could use a helping hand!
The Summer Sports Kickoff on June 13 brought the ultimate sports celebration to life at the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience.
Enter the immersive world of dinosaurs, marvel at their size, and learn the real science behind this one-of-a-kind exhibit.
Resources and ideas for grown-ups to share the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and help kids honor his legacy today.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Negro Leagues baseball and celebrating the impact of our three Sports Legends on the Avenue of Champions—Hank Aaron, Toni Stone, and Peanut Johnson.
Do you remember the scene in Princess Bride where Westley and Princess Buttercup have to cross the Fire Swamp – home to the dreaded Rodents of Unusual Size? Find out why it's not so inconceivable for R.O.U.S. to exist.
Enjoy reduced admission on First Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Join us for one session a week, for 4 weeks, of hands on play-based scientific learning.
Step inside the ultimate toybox—the perfect place for the whole family to play together! Bring your imagination and a sense of adventure and get ready for a fun-filled ride in Carousel Wishes and Dreams.
Sometimes the news can be scary. Here are some resources for parents to help their children during news of tragic events.
Indiana Visiting Artists will spark your creativity and explore art in an exciting way.
We ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. We can't do this without the incredible staff, volunteers, and interns that make the experiences what they are.
As the icing on top of our 100th birthday cake, The Children’s Museum celebrated with a BIG present—a 60-foot-long Birthday Bus!
We're helping the National Animation Museum get started with a firm philosophical foundation.
On the Carousel's 100th birthday, learn more about the history of this landmark's funding and restoration, including the official names of some of the most beloved carousel animals!
Our President and CEO Jennifer Pace Robinson is joining forces with area leaders to forge a groundbreaking collaboration that will have a positive impact on our neighbors.
Announcing the adorable new characters in WinterFaire, the museum's brand-new indoor winter exhibit.
Go behind the scenes and learn how we created those giant masks and basketball for the dinosaurs that are bursting out of the museum.
If you've ever wanted to see what the museum looked like when it first opened way back in 1925, you can! In fact, on your last visit you might have walked right past a replica of the museum's first home...in miniature!
Through museum programs and community partnerships, the Old National Bank Mid-North Promise Program provides career and academic support for families with children who live in one of the six Mid-North neighborhoods.
Many of the exhibits we create travel around the country. Learn about the typical life cycle of these phenomenal exhibits.
We've put together some spring break visit tips exclusively for members.
We have assembled a list of resources to help you talk about recent events with your children.
Announcing the adorable new characters in WinterFaire, the museum's brand-new indoor winter exhibit.
Meet Amelia Earhart, a role model highlighted in Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™: The Experience at The Children’s Museum.
Our paleontologists returned to The Jurassic Mile with one goal in mind, to find and bring back the snout to our Allosaurus fossil.
Alex Henry was 11 years old when he visited The Children's Museum in 2009. It changed his life.
We polled the experts—kids—to determine the top 10 toys of the 2024 holiday season.
Rising 43 feet through the museum core, Fireworks of Glass is one of largest permanent installations by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Completed in 2006, it comprises more than 3,200 handblown pieces of glass on the tower, with another 1,600 pieces on the “floating” glass ceiling.
Learn the story of how we began in the Propylaeum's humble carriage house.
In American POP, you'll learn how we shape pop culture and how it shapes us through activities and displays of fashion, comic books, toys, and more!
We can follow Malala Yousafzai's example and stand up for education to make WAVEs and help change the world.
The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, reminds us that there’s no limit to what girls can do and what they can be.
Learn about our increased involvement with BUTTER Fine Art Fair.
The Children's Museum celebrates the total solar eclipse.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Walt Disney Imagineering are thrilled to bring the next chapter of Princess Tiana's story to life. Opens March 7, 2026.
Get to know Bumblebee—the giant prop from the 2007 Transformers film who welcomes all who enter The Children's Museum.
Discover 10 facts about Malala Yousafzai, a fierce advocate for girls' education around the world!
Did you know that Ryan White's entire bedroom was carefully packed and moved to the museum prior to the opening of The Power of Children gallery? Lead Curator Andrea Hughes shares her experience recreating Ryan's room, and some lesser-known facts about the objects on display...
Director of Digital Communications Jennifer Holland went to Hamilton Heights High School, the same school Ryan White attended. She shares how Ryan's story impacted her.
Our free days are made possible through the generosity of donors and sponsors who believe in our mission.
The Neighborhood Holiday Party is a favorite annual tradition at The Children's Museum.
Celebrate Earth Day at The Children's Museum and learn how to make the world a safer place.
Meet Florence Nightingale, a role model who was highlighted in Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™: The Experience at The Children’s Museum.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is proud to host the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s String Quartet to perform music inspired by Anne Frank’s Tree of Hope.
You can speak up and raise your voice to make WAVEs and help change the world.
Celebrate freedom with a FREE admission day at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for our annual Juneteenth Jamboree
See how to make an edible plant cell pizza at home.
The Children's Museum Guild's 61st Annual Haunted House.
Lions, tigers, and goats—Oh, my! Take a look at our beloved and magical Carousel with 42 animals and Indiana roots that date back to 1917...
Drum roll please...we have the top five toys for 2022 (as selected by children).
Kids voted for the favorite toys at The Museum Store during the annual Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved.
Utterly powerful and full of possibilities for adventure, trains have captivated us for centuries. Get your imagination back on track in All Aboard! centered around the Reuben Wells steam locomotive.
infoZone was the nation’s first—and remains the only—free, full-service public library branch inside a museum. infoZone is a branch of the Indianapolis Public Library system.
Explore the world of miniatures, where tiny items can unlock creativity and imagination in a big way.
Explore the career of an Academy Award–winning costume designer in Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, featuring more than 60 screen-worn costumes.
Blast off into the lives of astronauts and the awe-inspiring story of space exploration in Beyond Spaceship Earth.
The emotions experienced in sports and the resilience of humankind are captured in the National Art Museum of Sport, or NAMOS for short. See a selection of drawings, paintings, works on paper, and sculpture, then use them as inspiration to create your own artwork!
Find out about the 2025 REX Talks hosted by this year's Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) cohort.
Fun facts for those hitting the road: why are parts of Indiana so flat?
To celebrate the beloved Carousel’s centennial mark, here are 10 fun facts you can share on your next ride.
Do you find it difficult to recall anything from when you were a baby? You're not alone! Find out why most of us don't have memories from the first few years of our lives.
Learn what makes some planets, like Venus and Jupiter, easy to spot.
Trying to decide between Friendly Hours and Frightening Hours at this year's Haunted House? We've got you covered!
Meet Dracorex hogwartsia—the Dragon King of Hogwarts—at The Children's Museum.
Referees' iconic black and white striped uniforms are hard to miss. Why do they wear them, though?
2024 Paleo Intern Jayce James had the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to the support of donors like you.
The Museum Apprentice Program offers teens a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience while making a positive impact on the community.
In 2021, Malala Yousafzai became the fourth child to be featured in The Power of Children. Today—and every day—we celebrate Malala’s accomplishments
Learn about the Dale Chihuly creation, Fireworks of Glass, on display at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
From our founding in a small carriage house, the museum has evolved to become a nationally ranked family learning destination, sparking memories, wonder, and dreams for all. Join us as we reflect on our past, celebrate the present, and ignite a future of even greater impact.
Celebrate Black History Month at The Children's Museum.
If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, why do rivers curve and meander their way towards a larger body of water?
Looking for the perfect place to take that perfect photo at The Children's Museum? Here are some favorite spots.
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.
Small ice cubes float in a glass of water and giant icebergs float atop oceans and lakes! Find out why.
Join Visiting Artist Johnson Simon to explore techniques for expressing the wonderful ways bodies can move.
Soccer is a popular sport across the world, and everyone knows that the main goal is to score GOALS! However, have you ever wondered why soccer balls are traditionally black and white?
Meet and greet with the Indianapolis Colts Cheer team out in the Riley Sports Legends Experience.
Take action to make WAVEs and help change the world.
Learn about the Pepper’s Ghost illusion that is used in one of the rooms in the Mini Masterpieces exhibit.
Learn 10 facts about Ruby Bridges—an ordinary little girl who rose to the challenge when the world needed her extraordinary courage.
You’ve probably noticed that there are a lot more bugs outside at this time of year than during the colder months. Find out why there are more bugs in the spring.
When your child gets a boo-boo, do you give them a light kiss on the injury to make the pain go away? Learn about the healing power of a kiss.
Meet the whimsical characters of our brand-new WinterFaire exhibit!
Fantasy, comedy, colorful costumes, and imaginative scenery come together in live theater for the entire family.
If you've been stung by a bee, you know it really hurts. Here's why this happens.
Join Visiting Artist Kyng Rhodes to create your own work of art inspired by nature.
Find out why English is written from left to right and not right to left or top to bottom.
When you pick up a traditional golf ball, they’ll find dimples all over it. But why? There must be a link! (See what we did there?)
Thank you to the more than 365 adult and volunteers who help the museum each year. You make magic possible.
In anticipation of their transformation from creepy-crawly bug to attractive, colorful insect, we wondered, why are butterflies colorful?
ice cream is SO good, but why can it give you such a bad headache?
You know it's cold outside when you can see your breath each time you speak!
Ever wonder why Santa wears the color red?
Kick off the month of June with our Juneteenth Jamboree celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Have you ever wondered why a three-ring circus has three rings?
Bring the magic of The Children's Museum into your classroom. Let us come to you...virtually!
Have you ever wondered why the Indy 500 cars look different than ordinary cars? Here's your answer!
Resources to help teachers plan a memorable field trip.
You can use your words to make WAVEs and help change the world.
Blue jeans are as American as eating a hot dog at a baseball game. But have you ever stopped to wonder why most of us have blue jeans and not red, purple, or green jeans?
Journey through 12 days of Christmas with our museum Collection.
Exhibit Developer Melissa Pederson explains why we have an exhibit dedicated to pop culture.
President and CEO Jennifer Pace Robinson.
Isn't it fun when you see a cloud shaped just like an animal? Learn why clouds form into these and so many other shapes.
Celebrate Earth Day at The Children's Museum.
It's one of nature's most beautiful sights– a rainbow! Have you ever wondered why they appear after a rainstorm?
Learn the basics of sports movement and improve your overall athletic skills.
Why does a hockey puck slide on the ice?
Have you ever wondered why pirates say, "Arrr"?
Baby teeth aren't just important to the Tooth Fairy! They also impact our overall oral health and development.
Why does pop culture influence us?
What is it about flowers that attract bees?
Have you ever wondered why horses wear horseshoes?
