First Thursday Night

First Thursday Night
Dec. 5, 2024, 4–8 p.m.
$6 per person

Visit Santa during First Thursday Night (included with museum admission).

Spark creativity and fuel imagination as you discover all of the museum’s five floors of fun—at a deep discount! After just one visit, we're sure you'll add First Thursday Night to your list of best things to do with kids in Indianapolis.

Return to the wonderful whimsical world of WinterFaire
Whoosh down WinterSlide
Ignite a passion for discovery with STEM-based activities in our STEMLab
Presented by Cummins READY global education initiative
Snap a selfie with your favorite dinosaur in Dinosphere®
Go 'round and 'round the Carousel

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Why visit on First Thursday Nights?

On the first Thursday of every month, we open our doors from 4–8 p.m. for just $6 admission per person! Why should you visit?

Admission is just $6 per person for the entire museum. That’s a savings of more than 75% per ticket!
It’s the ONLY time the museum is open to the public in the evening, so it’s a perfect after-hours night for your family.
It’s not as crowded as you might think! We have limited capacity on First Thursday Nights.
Parking is always free!
Our Food Court is open, so you can grab a quick and easy dinner for the whole family.