Tennis for Beginners Sports Clinic
Sports Legends coach Bill Randolph, a retired NCAA tennis coach, will introduce kids to the fundamentals of tennis. 
June 15, 2026
Ticket Required
6–12
Museum My Way
Museum My Way is a special event that gives families with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the museum in a new way.
June 16, 2026
Ticket Required
All ages
Create-A-Saurus: Discover, Imagine, and Sculpt Paleo Art!
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Become paleontologists, investigating the bones of dinosaurs to learn how they lived millions of years ago. Then use those discoveries to inspire you to make paleo art sculptures!
June 19, 2026
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor
Join Visiting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor and conduct an experiment to learn how plants defend themselves.
June 20, 2026
Free With Admission
6+ and familes
Free Days for Teachers
Indiana educators can show their valid Indiana school teacher/staff ID badge for free admission on select dates.
June 23, 2026
Indiana educators receive one free admission ticket by showing their valid Indiana school teacher/staff ID badge at the museum Box Office on select dates!
All ages
Namaste at the Museum: Yoga for Little Learners
This program is specifically design for children between the ages of 3-5 years old and accompanying adults or family. Program includes a yoga class and exclusive time to explore an exhibit before the museum opens to the public.
June 30, 2026
Ticket Required
First Thursday Night
$6 admission from 4–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month!
July 2, 2026
Ticket Required
All ages
Sports Clinic: Football Mini-Camp
Practice your offense skills as we explore quarterback, wide-receiver, and running back fundamentals. For ages 6–12.
July 7, 2026
Ticket Required
6–12Â
Wyoming Family Dinosaur Dig 2026
Join us for an amazing adventure as you spend two days at the museum’s active dig site: The Jurassic Mile in Northern Wyoming.Â
July 10, 2026
Ticket Required
8+
Slippery Slimy Science!
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Find out that experimenting with different substances, no matter how slippery or drippy, can reveal mysterious facts about our world.
July 10, 2026
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
Basketball Mini-Camp
Practice ball-handling, passing, shooting, and defense in this fun three day mini camp!
July 14, 2026
Ticket Required
6–12
Joyful Morning Celebration: An Early Childhood Bayou Experience
Join us for a magical and charming morning with early access to Tiana’s Joyful Celebration. Created for children ages 5 and under
August 8, 2026
Ticket Required
5 and under
August Homeschool: Candy Science
Let's combine sweets and science in a playful exploration of everyone’s favorite treats!
August 20, 2026
Ticket Required
6-10
Young Explorer's Backpack Adventure
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Go on a family adventure and "travel" throughout Peru in just 1hour.
August 27, 2026
Ticket Required
September Homeschool: Bayou Arts and Imagination
Drift into the bayou where moss hangs low and creativity flows. We'll explore art, culture, and imaginative exploration rooted in the sights, sounds, and stories of the bayou.
September 10, 2026
Ticket Required
6-10
Fiesta de la Familia
Join us for Fiesta de la Familia as we honor children and celebrate Latin American cultures. Required free advance tickets available beginning Sept. 24, 2026.
October 4, 2026
Required free advance tickets available beginning Sept. 24, 2026.
Museum members do not need a ticket. Present valid membership card at entry for admittance.
All ages
October Homeschool: Ghoulish Glow Lab
Step into the lab where eerie colors awaken and science comes alive.
October 15, 2026
Ticket Required
6-10
Chemistry Day
Find out what makes chemistry so cool!
November 14, 2026
Free With Admission
All ages
November Homeschool: Chemistry in Nature
Join us for an up-close look at how plants protect themselves and learn more about how natural systems use chemistry every day, inspiring curiosity about the world right outside our doors.
November 19, 2026
Ticket Required
6-10
December Homeschool: Winter Exploration
December 10, 2026
Ticket Required
6-10
Countdown to Noon
Ring in 2027 with us!
December 31, 2026
Free With Admission
All ages
