Children's Museum of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis ranked No. 1 on the 2023 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Children’s Museum. The voting criteria was based on the most inspiration, value and overall fun for families. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says that a vendor review oversight is to blame for a Juneteenth watermelon salad that prompted a backlash. Photos of the salad were posted to social media last week. The museum issued the following statement early Tuesday: “As a museum, we are very intentional about the content we develop for […]

A stray bullet struck and shattered a window on the southwest side of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Wednesday. No visitors or staff at the museum were injured during the incident.

Severe weather is threatening all of central Indiana later this Tuesday afternoon. You may want to keep your umbrellas handy today because Forecasters say rain could be heavy with damaging wind, as well as the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The threat will fade as the evening hours arrive.. A SWAT situation on the west side is now […]

The temps have dropped….brrr!!  Kids are still out for winter break so keep them active and their minds working over the break.  Check out some of the activities going on today. Jolly Days Winter Wonderland is still going on at the Children’s Museum until Jan. 4th.  Santa may not be there, but the 2 story […]

Kid’s Want to Ring In the New Year Too Looking for something to do with your kids on Tuesday for New Year’s Eve? The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is holding its annual “Countdown to Noon”. This is an annual tradition that gives families the chance to experience the excitement of a countdown and a festive […]

The Children’s Museum will reopen the remodeled Playscape exhibit this Saturday. This is the second renovation of the exhibit in 30 years, encompassing a new look, activities and new facilities and amenities for parents. The Playscape opened in 1981. It was one of the first galleries in a children’s museum that was designed specifically for […]

If you have the day off…GREAT! There are several events today that are absolutely free for the family.  Check them out below courtesy of Around Indy Free Admission Day at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Today is free admission day at Conner Prairie in honor of President’s Day. 10 AM to 5 PM. Info: See […]