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7 Things You Should Know About Spring Break at The Children’s Museum

7 Things You Should Know About Spring Break at The Children’s Museum

February 2025 · Back to stories

It’s that time of year again—time to throw away your early morning alarm, hide your backpacks, and totally forget about homework, test-taking, and class projects.* That’s right! Spring break is here! What better way to fill your spring break free time than taking a trip to the world’s biggest (and best) children’s museum? If you’re planning to visit our five floors of indoor fun and 7.5 acres of outdoor fun, we’ve put together some tips to make your spring break visit a memorable one.

Close up of Autobot Bumblebee's head, chest, and arms in the Welcome Center at The Children's Museum.

7 things you should know about spring break at The Children’s Museum:

1. Plan ahead—buy tickets early

Spring break is one of the most popular times to visit the museum. Buying your tickets in advance will ensure admission to the museum on the day you plan to visit and save you time once you arrive because you can head straight to the Entry Gates.

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**Planning on visiting the museum more than once during spring break?** 
Membership is a real deal! Most families can visit year-round for the cost of about two visits. You get more play time—and more perks from free Carousel rides and early entry hours to 10% off at The Museum Store. Become a member today. It really is your best deal.
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2. Have your tickets or membership card ready

If you have physical tickets, please have them out and ready to scan before heading to the Entry Gates.

If you have digital tickets, have them pulled up on your phone before heading to the Entry Gates. No need to stop at the Box Office. Just head on over to the Entry Gates for our five floors of fun or the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experieince®.

Members do not need tickets. Please have your membership card and photo ID ready. Bypass the Box Office and begin your day of family memories!

**Pro tip**
Take a screenshot of your digital tickets or your digital membership card before entering the museum. That way, you can have them pulled up and ready to scan without delay. 

3. Get outside

Our outdoor sports wonderland—the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience®—opens for another legendary season March 15. It doesn’t matter if you’re a rookie or a Hall of Famer, you’ll have a legendary time making family memories. With “my-sized” equipment, knowledgeable and encouraging Coaches, and a fun atmosphere, the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience® is fun for all ages! 

4. Take advantage of these amenities

We want to make sure your visit to the world’s biggest and best children’s museum is as hassle-free as possible. These perks are available when you visit:

5. Explore new exhibits and catch a show or two (or more)!

As you plan your day, you’ll want to make sure to explore these new exhibits:

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit

Mickey and his pals are throwing a surprise birthday party for Pluto and need your help! In the all-new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Exhibit, join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy at the Clubhouse for an interactive adventure full of learning and fun!  

Character appearances are not part of the exhibit.

Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design
Black Panther costumes and costumes from other films.

From crafting the regal look of a Wakandan king to shaping the vibrant style of Do the Right Thing, RuthCarter has spent decades bringing stories to life through her iconic, award-winning costumes. In Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, you can step behind the scenes to explore the inspiration and design magic behind her legendary work in this must-see exhibit. Open March 22–Sept. 7

Live shows

During spring break, our calendar is chock-full of live performances and interactive experiences in Lilly Theater, the Sunburst Atrium, and in exhibits throughout the museum. Here's a peek at what we have in store this year:

These live performances are included with museum admission. You can find all of our daily events on our online calendar.

6. Experience beloved museum traditions 

There are a few things you absolutely must do while you’re here for spring break. These traditions will make your day even more memorable:

Rex leading the End of Day Parade at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

7. Visit The Museum Store

Don’t forget to stop by The Museum Store and get a souvenir to remind you of your amazing day at The Children’s Museum. If, for some reason, you didn't make it to The Museum Store, you can always shop online!

Spring Break + The Children's Musem = a lifelong memory

We know. It's spring break. We told you to forget about school stuff during spring break.* But you don't need your math books to figure out this simple equation. It's basic math. Right? 

We hope these tips and tricks will help you have the most amazing experience possible at the world's biggest and best children's museum. Start planning your visit today!

*We understand that you might have been given a homework assignment to complete during spring break. In no way, shape, or form, does The Children’s Museum, its Board, staff, volunteers, or partners encourage you to actually ignore any required schoolwork during spring break.


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