Exploring the World Around You at The Children's Museum

It's a Wonder-Filled World!

From the tiniest bumblebee to the rich tapestry of human civilizations, the world is alive with natural wonders, historical discoveries, rich celebrations, diverse cultures, and fascinating stories waiting to be explored. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is alive with hands-on exhibits, experiences, themed days, and paid special events that encourage children and grown-ups of all ages to diiscover the wonder of the world around  us.

Themed Days

Paid Special Events at The Children's Museum

Enhance your experience at The Children's Museum with these paid special events. Separate registration fees apply. Visit our web calendar for a full listing of all Special Events.

Daily Activities at The Children's Museum

All Daily Activities are included with museum admission. Visit our web calendar for a full listing of all Daily Activities.

Permanent Exhibits & Displays

ScienceWorks
Create a weather forecast at the Weather Station. Explore nature in the Pond. Try your hand at harvesting with a tractor on the Farm. Fix a healthy meal in the Farm House.
Carousel Wishes and Dreams
Ride horses, deer, and other animals round a historic Carousel. Explore a maze of mirrors and life-sized kaleidoscope. Climb a tree house, serve pretend treats in an ice cream parlor, and share a spot of tea in the Lilly Playhouse.
The Power of Children: Making a Difference®
Discover how four children—Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Ryan White, and Malala Yousafzai—used words, action, voices, and education to change the world.
American POP
Unlock pop culture memories by exploring the worlds of popular music, TV, movies, toys, games, and books.
Take Me There®: Peru
Explore Peruvian homes. Care for baby alpacas. Serve family and friends a pretend plate of delicious Peruvian cuisine. Shop the Mercado. Make and serve drinks at the Juice Stand. Try your hand at playing Peruvian music.
National Geographic Treasures of the Earth
Solve puzzles in an ancient Egyptian tomb. Dig for Terra Cotta Warrior artifacts.
Beyond Spaceship Earth
Suit up like an astronaut and board the International Space Station to see the world from 1.312.000 feet. Discover how pop culture has imagined space travel over the decades.
Playscape®
Families with children 5 and younger can explore the world around us in an exhibit created for our youngest guests!
STEMLab
Discover something new as you explore the natural world with your family.
Discovery Lab
Explore rocks, plants, fossils, and other items from our natural world in this area especially for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
today at the museum
Closed for the day.