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Why Do Cheerleaders Use Pom Poms?
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
As we get pumped and passionate for the opening of the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience (opening day is March 17, 2018!), we can’t help but wonder about one of the shiniest accessories to a squad: pom poms.
Bringing Basketball to Life at the Hoosier Gym
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
We’re featuring the stories of the people bringing the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience to life. Read how curator Ryan's trip to the historic Hoosier Gym impacted him and the History of Hoops exhibit...
10 Ways Sports Fans Can Make Memories Volunteering
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Saturday Science: Reaction Response
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
A whole lot of sports, and a whole lot of video games require you to have excellent reaction time to be good at them. Try this very simple test of your reaction time, one that has a built-in measurement system.
Indiana's Top 5 Sky-Watching Events in 2018
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Mark your calendars! These five sky-watching events are coming to an Indiana sky near you in 2018...
The Museum's First Home—in Miniature!
Monday, December 11, 2017
If you've ever wanted to see what the museum looked like when it first opened way back in 1925, you can! In fact, on your last visit you might have walked right past a replica of the museum's first home...in miniature!
Mildred Compton and Her Love for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Millie Compton committed over 35,000 hours as a director to this museum. She brought the Carousel we know and love to life, and purchased the five floors of fun we walk everyday. Learn more about magnificent Millie...
Booth Tarkington and his love for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Indiana native Booth Tarkington won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction TWICE. He also valued this museum...
Kurt Vonnegut and his love for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Did you know that Kurt Vonnegut LOVED this museum? Kurt and his dad were a big part of who we are today. Learn more about how the famous author left an impact on us.
Saturday Science: Bag of Bones
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Spending a long time in microgravity is hard on astronauts' bones. When an astronaut returns to Earth, they’re more likely to suffer bone fractures than someone who’s never left. Find out what happens to bone tissue in space.