Santa’s Magical Morning

Santa’s Magical Morning 

A Special Holiday Experience for the Whole Family 

Dec. 14, 20, or 21 | 8–10 a.m. | Ticket Required 

Celebrate 100 years of wonder with an Indianapolis holiday tradition like no other! Santa has landed at the museum to put a magical twist on your favorite wintertime activities. From enchanted snow slides to festive photo ops, this event brings the season—and your imagination—to life. 

Limited capacity – advance ticket purchase required 

Enjoy exclusive early access to the museum’s most festive attractions—before we open to the public! 

• Glide down the WinterSlide, our giant indoor snow slide experience.

• Discover the enchanting sights and sounds of our WinterFaire exhibit. 

• Explore pop culture through the years in our American POP! exhibit.

• Take a family photo with Santa on your own device or purchase a professional photography package. 

• • Santa's Magical Morning Photo Special: One professional 6x8 print with a digital copy for $20 plus tax. 

• Design wearable reindeer antlers and create your own unique reindeer name.  

• Make holiday keepsakes like a family photo ornament.

• Skate through a snowy obstacle course designed by our Riley Children’s Health Sports Legend Experience® coaches. 

• Challenge your family to a giant-sized game. 

• Join our one-of-a-kind Santasaurus Rex for a snowball fight to end the event. 

• WinterFaire 

• WinterSlide 

• American POP! 

• Visit with Santa space

• Sunburst Atrium and Mezzanine 

The following items will be available for purchase at our event:

• There are three magical dates to choose from! Be sure to select the correct date when registering.
  • Sunday December 14
  • Saturday December 20
  • Sunday December 21 

• Everyone ages 2 and older must register for this event. 

• This event does not include nonmember museum admission. If you have purchased tickets to the museum or have a membership, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the events ends at 10 a.m.