Currently logged out. Login
Currently logged out. Login

Growing up through exploration - Childrens Museum style

Our family has been regular visitors to the Childrens Museum of Indianapolis for the last 5 - 6 years. We are there typically at least once per month. Rain or shine it is a great place to spend a day. We come to explore the permanent exhibits as well as fantastic temporary exhibits. We've also been fortunate enough to attend some of the really cool members-only events these last few years. Keep it coming as we really do appreciate them. The members-only events provide that special exploration time along with great entertainment.

Prior to the addition of the Barbie exhibit our daughter without fail wanted to go to the archeological dig sight in the Dinosphere. It is a thril to see her so intently brush away to sand to discover the skeletal remains. We have recently been going to Egypt a lot. I think that it is wonderful for her to learn about other parts of the world and their culture at such a young age.

Since I'm an engineer I've been thrilled that without planning she & I visited there during National Engineering Week for a Daddy / Daughter day out these last two years. It is so critical that we get more kids interested in STEM careers so I appreciate that the museum is involved these types of programs. Both visits during Engineering week provided interesting and fun activities for her learn about science.

Finally, I could not write our exploration story without mentioning the Power of Children exhibit. We have to stop in there at least nine out of ten visits. It is phenomenal that central Indiana has such an exhibit available to help people discover and learn about the role that those three children played in critical times in modern human history.

Name: Tracy Coleman