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You'll find these fan-favorites located throughout the museum.
Outside
Plaza dinos
Say hello to “Seymour” the Brachiosaur and “Riad” the Brachiosaur, they can’t wait to see what’s going on in our five floors of fun!
Located in the Welcome Center entrance.
Bursting dinos
Say hello to “Yvonne,” “Greg,” and “Diana!” This Alamosaurus family is ready to romp around The Children’s Museum campus!
Located at the intersection of Illinois Street and 30th Street.
Anne Frank Tree Sapling
A sapling from the horse chestnut tree that served as a symbol of inspiration and peace for Anne Frank during World War II.
Located in the Anne Frank Peace Park.
Wonders of the World
Explore seven mini limestone recreations of wonders of the ancient world, from the Great Wall of China to the Kukulkan Pyramids in Mexico.
Located in the Anne Frank Peace Park
Lower Level
Flight Adventures
Discover how models are tools that teach us about the science of flight.
Located near the entrance to Beyond Spaceship Earth.
Level 1
Bumblebee
Your favorite Autobot, Bumblebee, stands ready as you enter The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. He’s 17 feet tall, weighs a ton, and was originally a prop in the 2007 movie Transformers!
Located in the Welcome Center.
Nike, Winged Victory and Discobolus, Discus Thrower statues
Celebrate all things sports in front of these giant statues created by artist Nick Ring.
Located on the Efroymson Plaza in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience®.
Winner's Circle
Commemorate your pedal car race with a photo in the Central Indiana Honda Dealers Winner's Circle!
Located in front of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pagoda in the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience®.
Water Clock
Check the time at the largest water clock in North America! It’s 30 feet tall and moves a 70 gallon mixture of water, methyl alcohol, and blue food coloring every day!
Make sure to stop by at 1 p.m. each day to see the clock drain!
Located in the Sunburst Atrium.
Ball Machine
This Rube Goldberg machine was designed by an artist named George Rhoads and has been part of the museum since 1995. Marvel at the balls as they move along inclined planes, levers, wheels, and screws throughout the machine!
Level 3
One World, Many Religions
Explore artifacts that highlight the beliefs and practices of religions found in Indiana including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
Located near the overlook of Take Me There®: Greece.
The IndyCar Race Car
Sit in a real IndyCar show car and imagine yourself driving in the Indianapolis 500 at speeds over 200 miles per hour. Climb in and start your engine!
Level 4
Mastodon
Explore the bones of a mastodon that lived in Indiana around 12,000 years ago!
Located outside of Carousel Wishes and Dreams.
