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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46206 | view on map
317-334-3322
info@childrensmuseum.org
www.childrensmuseum.org

The largest (and, according to Child magazine, the best) children's museum in the world, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a huge, five-level playground where over one million kids and parents each year come to enjoy (seriously--it's that kind of museum) science, history, art and culture.

Among the interactive, hands-on attractions are National Geographic Treasures of the Earth (experience world-renowned archaeological sites), the Dinosphere (featuring life-size, roaring dinosaur skeletons and simulated fossil digs), Fireworks of Glass (a 43-foot sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly), and a fully-restored, fully-rideable antique carousel--plus constantly rotating touring national exhibits.


Hours and Costs

Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, March-Labor Day; closed Mondays, Sept. 12-Feb.; admission free the first Thursday of each month, 4-8 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Upcoming Events

Follow the Drinking Gourd
02/09/2012 to 02/29/2012

Barbie: The Fashion Experience
02/09/2012 to 03/25/2012

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head
02/09/2012 to 05/06/2012

Engineers Day
02/18/2012

Presidents Day
02/20/2012

CSI: Flight Adventures
02/25/2012

LEGO Travel Adventure
03/10/2012 to 07/22/2012

Jolly Days Winter Wonderland
11/23/2012 to 01/06/2013

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