For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Become paleontologists, investigating the bones of dinosaurs to learn how they lived millions of years ago. Then use those discoveries to inspire you to make paleo art sculptures!
February 27, 2025
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
Member Morning
Members get early entry to the museum the first full weekend of each month!
March 1, 2025
Museum membership required. Present membership card and photo ID at Entry Gates.
All ages
Slippery Slimy Science!
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Find out that experimenting with different substances, no matter how slippery or drippy, can reveal mysterious facts about our world.
March 6, 2025
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
First Thursday Night
$6 admission from 4–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month!
March 6, 2025
Ticket Required
All ages
Centennial Ferris Wheel
Elevate your museum experience in a wheel-y big way by taking a ride on the Centennial Ferris Wheel.
March 15, 2025
Ticket Required
March Museum My Way
Museum My Way is a special event that gives families with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the museum in a new way.
March 18, 2025
Ticket Required
All ages
March Homeschool: Dig Into Dinos
Discover what life was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
March 20, 2025
Ticket Required
6+ and families
MEMBER PREVIEW—Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design
Museum members can explore Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design the day before it opens to the public.
March 21, 2025
Present museum membership card at exhibit entrance.
8+
Free Days for Teachers
Indiana educators can show their valid Indiana school teacher/staff ID badge on March 24, July 14, and July 22 for free admission.
March 24, 2025
Indiana educators receive one free admission ticket by showing their valid Indiana school teacher/staff ID badge at the museum Box Office.
All ages
Fairy Garden
Build a fairy garden for the littlest sprites using tiny décor, furniture, and plants.
March 29, 2025
Ticket Required
All ages
Girl Scouts: Fairy Garden
Attract the fairies to your home with your very own fairy garden!
March 29, 2025
Ticket Required
5+ and families
STEM Investigations: A Series for Young Scientists
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old. Join us for one session a week, for 4 weeks, of hands on play-based scientific learning.
April 4, 2025
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
Beyond the Paleo Lab Window
Have you ever wondered what happens in the Paleo Lab? Now you can find out!
April 4, 2025
Ticket Required
6+ and families
Bunnysaurus Rex Egg Hunt
Meet Bunnysaurus Rex, discover dino-bunny activities, and explore select galleries before finding the hidden eggs in Dinosphere®.
April 12, 2025
Ticket Required
All ages
April Homeschool: The Sound of Science
Discover how music and science go together.
April 17, 2025
Ticket Required
6+ and families
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at The Children's Museum.
April 26, 2025
Free With Admission
5+
ABCs of Recess: An Active Play Series for Little Legends and their Grownups
For families with children between the ages of 3-5 years old.
May 7, 2025
Ticket Required
3–5 and families
May Homeschool: Summer Ecology
Explore, analyze, and consider how nature does summer while you get ready for yours!
May 15, 2025
Ticket Required
6+ and families
Wyoming Family Dinosaur Dig 2025
Join us for an amazing adventure as you spend two days at the museum’s active dig site: The Jurassic Mile in Northern Wyoming.
July 11, 2025
Ticket Required
8+
July Museum My Way
Museum My Way is a special event that gives families with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the museum in a new way.
July 15, 2025
Tickets available beginning June 16.
All ages
Centennial Soiree featuring Ruby Bridges
Celebrate 100 years at the Centennial Soiree.
August 22, 2025
Ticket information available soon.
21+
October Museum My Way
Museum My Way is a special event that gives families with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the museum in a new way.
October 14, 2025
Tickets available beginning Sept. 15.
All ages
December Museum My Way
Museum My Way is a special event that gives families with disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities the opportunity to experience the museum in a new way.
December 9, 2025
Tickets available beginning Nov. 10.
All ages
