Visit with Santa
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WinterFaire is so special that even Santa Claus is making a visit! After hearing about all of the fun in store, he steered his sleigh straight towards WinterFaire, landing in a nearby forest. Each animal character in WinterFaire has filled a trunk with welcome gifts for the Jolly Old Elf. See what they’ve picked out while you make your way to his tent, where you can share your wish list and pose for a photo!
There is no additional charge to visit with Santa. It is included with museum admission.
Saturday, Nov. 21—Santa's BIG Snowball Fight (9:30 a.m.): 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 23: The Children's Museum is closed today
Tuesday, Nov. 24: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26: The Children's Museum is closed today
Friday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Santa works long hours and may need short breaks throughout the day to check on his reindeer or enjoy some milk and cookies. The line will close for short periods throughout the day. Santa won’t be at the museum every day. Some days, he’ll be at the North Pole to check their progress during this busy time.
See which Santa is on Duty
Saturday, Nov. 21—Santa's BIG Snowball Fight (9:30 a.m.): 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 23: The Children's Museum is closed today
Tuesday, Nov. 24: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26: The Children's Museum is closed today
Friday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Santa works long hours and may need short breaks throughout the day to check on his reindeer or enjoy some milk and cookies. The line will close for short periods throughout the day. Santa won’t be at the museum every day. Some days, he’ll be at the North Pole to check their progress during this busy time.
See which Santa is on Duty
Looking for a particular Santa? See when each of our Santas is on duty.
Santa Schedule
You can purchase a package from our on-site photographer, take your own family photo (one per family, please), or do both! Photo package prices range from $30 to $70. Credit card only.
Photo packaga options will be available soon.
Additional ticket required
3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, USA 46208-4716
317-334-4000
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