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It’s the 10th birthday of Dinosphere and there is no better time to host a big bash than spring break!
It’s a party that started 77 million years ago and continues daily through April 6, 2014. Within the next week, you can put on your party hats and join our decorated dinosaurs, which will be “breaking” out of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis with their own hats and a habitat made to look like a giant birthday cake (see artist rendering to the left).Visitors can make a wish and pretend to blow out the giant candles above the dinosaurs heads.
“Spring vacation is traditionally a time for families to take a break from the stress of winter, work and school to reconnect and bond. The Children’s Museum enhances that special time by providing new, exciting, fun and extraordinary learning experiences for families,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
New at the world’s biggest and best museum for children and families during spring break:
- Leonardo: The Mummified Dinosaur
Just opened March 8
Listed in Guinness World Book of Records as having the most complete dinosaur remains ever found, this fossilized duckbill dinosaur gives scientists their first real look at the skin, the scales, the foot pads, and even the stomach contents of the behemoths that roamed the planet 77 million years ago. Celebrate the newest installation in Dinosphere-.
- Meet “Buddy” from WFYI’s Dinosaur Train!
March 16. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Buddy, is a curious, funny, and intelligent T-Rex character serving as the star of the show. He is cautious, but always ready to jump into action and start asking questions.
- Rex’s Arcade
March 15-April 6
Play vintage video games to see if you can get the highest score on real pin ball machines!
- Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Live performance in Lilly Theater, March 15-April 19
Meet Lyle, the friendly crocodile. He helps people learn that you should not judge people, but love them for what they are. Tickets are free with admission.
- Back to the Moon for Good
New show in SpaceQuest® Planetarium
Opens March 20
In this educational fulldome show, narrated by award-winning actor Tim Allen, the audience is taken on a launch, landing and tour of the lunar surface. It highlights teams of engineers and entrepreneurs around the world competing for a $30 million dollar prize for developing low-cost methods of space exploration. Tickets are free with admission.
- Bucky Lives!
Opens March 22, Daily 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Enjoy our newest interactive, live actor interpreter show. Assist a paleontologist with a strange mystery and share his/her amazement when an incredible dinosaur transformation takes place with a unique dinosaur puppet.
- Dinosaur Extravaganza
March 29
A special day for all dinosaur lovers to learn more about dinos, dig for faux bones and participate in special dinosaur activities.
- Meet Paleo Artist, Brian Cooley
March 29 and 30
Watch paleo artist Brian Cooley sculpt a life-size T.rex head. It will be the first scientifically accurate, full-sized reconstruction to sport feathers.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Facebook.com/childrensmuseum and YouTube.
