What guides us every day
Leading up to our 100th birthday this year, we spent a lot of time imagining the next 100 years. The museum has seen significant shifts in culture, focus, and priorities in recent years and we are excited to lean into a new Vision, Mission, and Values that reflect the future we are trying to build. These statements, along with a new strategic plan, will inspire and guide the museum into the next 100 years.
These five goals, grounded in our new mission, were created with the help of feedback from more than 250 museum constituents. Together, they will shape the museum’s next 100 years.
Through these initiatives, all tied back to our strategic plan, we are living out our mission every day.
Part of nurturing a culture of empowerment is ensuring that The Children’s Museum is accessible for all. We offer sensory items, quiet spaces, and mobility and deaf/hard-of-hearing services, among others.
In 2020, we signed the Indy Racial Equity Pledge, committing to creating a more racially diverse workplace, increasing spending with women- and minority-owned businesses, providing learning experiences that educate on systemic racism, and incorporating changes so that DEAI becomes intrinsic to our organization.
In 2024, we launched this initiative to make Latino communities, both in Indiana and around the world, feel more welcome and represented at the museum. To do so, we are committed to creating multilingual resources, hiring Spanish-speaking staff, developing new Latino culture exhibits, and increasing our engagement with local Latino communities.
Powerful interactions with real scientists can help lay the groundwork for a career in STEM. We are proud to present exhibits, programs, and events to foster in girls and young women positive views of and strong connections to STEM. This includes the Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist program.
Meet The Eli Lilly and Co. Visiting Scientist
Embracing our role as community catalyst and using our voice to impact decision-making, we joined the recently formed Indy Health District to create healthier communities on the near-north side of Indianapolis by improving access to affordable housing, quality education, mental health services, and nutritious food options.
Ensuring the museum is a world-class destination for years to come means taking responsible action today. This includes diversifying our audiences, smart financial management, and making necessary infrastructure improvements.
Our Visiting Artists host hands-on workshops throughout the year that create powerful family learning experiences filled with creativity and inspiration. Through these, we aim to power possibilities by encouraging children to pursue learning in and through visual arts.
3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, USA 46208-4716
317-334-4000
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.
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