Up Close and Personal in the Cretaceous
Science at The Children's Museum
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From astronomy to paleontology—and everything in between—The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is full of hands-on science exhibits, experiences, themed days, and paid special events that ignite curiosity and fuel imagination in children and grown-ups of all ages, making scientific exploration accessible to everyone!
Meet Our Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist
Dr. Taylor grew up pondering questions like "How do plants fight disease?" and "How do they 'talk' to one another?" She currently researches answers to these questions in her work as a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Wabash College.
As our 2026 Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist, Dr. Taylor offers a hands-on workshop several times throughout the year where you can explore how plants defend themselves.
All Visiting Scientist Daily Activities are included with museum admission.
Paid Special Events at The Children's Museum
Explore science in developmentally-apropriate ways with a variety of paid Special Events designed to grow your child's curiosity.
Daily Activities at The Children's Museum
All ages
15 minutes
4+ and families
10 minutes
All ages
20 minutes
6+ and families
30 minutes
All ages
30 minutes
6+ and families
25 minutes
6+ and families
30 minutes
All ages
20 minutes
6+ and families
25 minutes
6+ and families
20 minutes
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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