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The Facts Behind the Museum
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences. Learn more about the 472,900 square-foot facility that houses 11 major galleries.
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences. Learn more about the 472,900 square-foot facility that houses 11 major galleries.
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History of the Museum
From a small house to the world’s biggest and best children’s museum —explore the rich history of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
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From a small house to the world’s biggest and best children’s museum —explore the rich history of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
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Economic Impact 2018
As Indiana’s No. 1 non-sports attraction, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is among the top assets of Indiana’s recreation tourism industries. Learn more about how the museum impacts Central Indiana.
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As Indiana’s No. 1 non-sports attraction, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is among the top assets of Indiana’s recreation tourism industries. Learn more about how the museum impacts Central Indiana.
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Free or Reduced-Cost Programs and Events
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis believes that all children and families— regardless of income—should be able to visit the museum and access its resources. Learn more about our free event programs here.
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis believes that all children and families— regardless of income—should be able to visit the museum and access its resources. Learn more about our free event programs here.
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Educational Innovation at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Education is at the core of all programs, exhibits, and initiatives of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. See a few highlights of the museum’s unique and varied educational initiatives.
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Education is at the core of all programs, exhibits, and initiatives of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. See a few highlights of the museum’s unique and varied educational initiatives.
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Permanent exhibits & elements
All Aboard! [English] [Español]
Carousel Wishes and Dreams [English] [Español]
Dinosphere: Now You’re In Their World® [English] [Español]
Fireworks of Glass [English] [Español]
Giant Water Clock [English] [Español]
infoZone [English] [Español]
Ruth Allison Lilly Theater [English] [Español]
Playscape® [English] [Español]
Take Me There®: Greece [English] [Español]
Corteva Agriscience ScienceWorks [English] [Español]
Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience® [English] [Español]
The Power of Children: Making a Difference® [English] [Español]
National Geographic Treasures of the Earth [English] [Español]
Programs & initiatives
Concept of a Children’s Museum [English] [Español]
Neighborhood Outreach/Community Initiatives [English] [Español]
The Guild Members Haunt and Help [English] [Español]