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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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Near Northwest - Riverside, Indianapolis
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    "Get the membership!"(11 Tips)
    Joe K.
    "... Plus you can ride the carousel for free every time and get a museum store..."(8 Tips)
    Matt L.
    "free tickets at the planetarium"(5 Tips)
    David P.
    "The dinosaur exhibit in the IMAX area is really amazing!"(8 Tips)
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  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RMarch 15, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Rotating exhibits and a number of fixed exhibits. Love to take my children here. Indoor water and sand play areas for toddlers and older children. Encourages play and learning for all ages.
  • John (.
    Check out the Beyond Earth Spaceship exhibit (starts 6/25/16 and watch the 12 minute movie there...try to get the middle seat in the middle row for best view and feel the vibration).
  • Downtown Indy
    Downtown IndyJuly 17, 2014
    Christmas Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and El Dia de Los Niños for FREE admission. Don’t miss Target FREE Family Nights on the first Thursday of each month from 4 – 8 p.m.
  • Karen P.heart icon on user image
    Karen ProctorDecember 27, 2012
    Awsome museum. If you plan to visit more than once get a membership though. Great around the holdiays. The theatre and planetarium are really great. Food court so-so but good for a break.
  • Jetset Extra
    Jetset ExtraSeptember 18, 2013
    This place is legit when it comes to learning about the Cretaceous period. There are fossils, a lab manned by paleontologists, and a dig zone that lets kids practice looking for dinosaur bones. Read more
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CegielskiDecember 31, 2016
    Absolutely awesome! Well exceeded our expectations and blows away any other children's museum that we've been to. Tons to see and interact with.
  • Downtown Indy
    Downtown IndyJuly 17, 2014
    It's rated one of the “top ten museums in the U.S. for families” by AOL Travel Online, “the best museum” by Child magazine and recently USA Today named it “the best family museum in the country.”
  • Dana C.
    Dana ClarkFebruary 27, 2013
    Just bought a membership and I have to tell you. The best thing I've done in a long time. With exhibits constantly changing, your guaranteed to have a year of fun exciting new things. :))
  • Beatle L.heart icon on user image
    Beatle LoveJanuary 21, 2016
    We could spend the whole day there and we don't have any kids. What a great way to enjoy the day and learn some unique things. The dinosaurs were my favorite.
  • Bonheart icon on user image
    BonNovember 27, 2016
    You can get into the store without going in the whole museum. Store opens up to the xmas wonderland slide, live carols, and giant snow globe
  • Kevin L.heart icon on user image
    Kevin LiuJanuary 6, 2016
    The Take Me There: China exhibit was good and the dinosaurs (including the mummy) are incredible! We spent hours there and could have stayed even longer.
  • Joe K.
    Joe KinneyJuly 13, 2011
    Great value. 2 adults and our 4 kids for a year for only $160.00, that would be the price of coming less than 2 times. Plus you can ride the carousel for free every time and get a museum store discoun
  • Rocky W.heart icon on user image
    Rocky WallsJune 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Look for QR codes to scan around the museum that point to fascinating articles or entertaining videos!
  • Wendy S.
    Wendy SApril 1, 2013
    Purchase your tickets online at least 24 hrs. before your visit and add free Planetarium tickets to your order. That way you don't have to wait in a long line.
  • SuperBowl 2012
    SuperBowl 2012January 30, 2012
    If you're looking for family friendly activities in Indianapolis you can't miss The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the biggest and best children's museum in the world! Explore 5 floors of fun!
  • Chie @.heart icon on user image
    Chie @3mpStudioFebruary 11, 2015
    Really cool place to bring the kids. There's a place for all kids and even kids at heart.
  • Maria A.
    Maria AlvizJune 8, 2018
    With 28 indoor and outdoor exhibits, this is the perfect place to keep your kiddos occupied and also giving them a good learning experience!
  • NASA
    NASADecember 7, 2010
    Founded in 1926, the museum collection consists of over 100,000 artifacts. While you're here, gaze skyward in the SpaceQuest Planetarium as they transport you on an out of this world cosmic adventure. Read more
  • Marty M.
    Marty MillerApril 3, 2013
    Get here early to sign the kids up for the free rock climbing. When the doors open at 10am run to the fourth floor to sign up at the counter.
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    SuzyMay 12, 2015
    Must go to when visiting the city if you have kids. Tickets are pricey though. They should use the city's tax dollars towards lowering ticket prices.
  • Beatle L.heart icon on user image
    Beatle LoveJanuary 21, 2016
    The exhibits are fun and so many to see. We loved the dinosaurs.
  • Ryan D.
    Ryan DillmanMarch 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're coming more than once a year, the annual membership is a good deal. If you have young children, it will probably take you more than a day to see everything.
  • Shield Shell, LLC
    Shield Shell, LLCDecember 2, 2011
    What a great place to take your little ones when it's so cold outside! The toddler area is great for preschoolers down to sitters/crawlers, plus they have a comfortable place to nurse. Read more
  • Say it in Shirts
    Say it in ShirtsJune 16, 2011
    Purchase a membership & plan to go a few times per month. Visit all the exhibits on 1-2 floors each visit. Then after experiencing it all...do it again! Your kids will have fun & learn so much!
  • Brent S.
    Brent SullivanSeptember 18, 2013
    Great place for all ages. Free parking and lots to do. You can also bring a cooler with a packed lunch.
  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca BakerAugust 31, 2013
    Amazing children's museum for all ages - attention to detail is impressive
  • Tony M.
    Tony MunafoSeptember 15, 2022
    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis at 10 minutes drive to the south of Information Technology jobs Indianapolis Prolink Staffing
  • Visit Indiana
    Visit IndianaSeptember 23, 2010
    In addition to being the world's largest children's museum, you can also find the largest permanent Chihuly blown-glass display here - well worth checking out if you're in Indy! Read more
  • Katherine H.heart icon on user image
    Katherine HaaseDecember 4, 2014
    Love the Children's Museum! I haven't been in a while but my favorite part is the glass sculptures.
  • Lina B.
    Lina BellJune 20, 2022
    Nice exhibits. Much to see and do especially for those with older children.
  • Chris D.
    Chris D.August 14, 2014
    Get here early to enjoy the climbing wall but it is now open in the weekends August 2014
  • Tammy L.heart icon on user image
    Tammy LynnDecember 31, 2014
    Free parking! Be ready to spend all day!
  • L W.heart icon on user image
    L WilsonJanuary 31, 2017
    Top notch children's museum! Especially enjoyed the National Geographic sponsored exhibit on exploration.
  • Denise H.
    Denise HoladayDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Santa at TCM is the best around! He's great at convincing even the most hesitant kiddos to come sit on his lap and divulge their Christmas list.
  • Brandon E.
    Brandon EmkesJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great interactive games and amazing new exhibits all the time. Recommend Dinosphere, Dow Agrosciences Biotech Lab, Chihuly Exhibit, and the Carousel. Follow them on twitter: @tcmindy
  • R B.heart icon on user image
    R BMarch 13, 2015
    Large and great for kids and adults alike! Carousel is really cool!
  • Shelby Y.heart icon on user image
    Shelby YatesMarch 20, 2016
    Wonderful for all ages. I just took my 1 year old daughter and we had a blast.
  • Dana P.
    Dana ParkerAugust 20, 2014
    Great place to take kids, or adults that want to feel like kids again.
  • P D.
    P DMarch 14, 2014
    Get there early. It gets crowded pretty fast.
  • Parents Magazine
    Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011
    Take a walk through a modern-day Egyptian village in this museum’s wing dedicated to the country. Kids can learn about Egypt currency, clothes, and food.
  • Kathleen C.
    Kathleen CooperJanuary 7, 2018
    Carousel, for older kids and adults Power of Chidren, for toddlers playscape.
  • Indianapolis Social Media
    Fantastic place to host events. Without a doubt, it's one of the best museums in the world!
  • Kaye G.
    Kaye G.July 9, 2013
    I just said wow the first time I saw this place, I was blown away with all their stuffs for kids my nephew was so happy.
  • LAMPS PLUS
    LAMPS PLUSAugust 17, 2011
    40 globes of exquisite European-blown glass make up North America’s largest water clock. Children’s Museum of Indianapolis proudly presents this magnificent timepiece and the science behind it.
  • Kendra H.
    Kendra HenryMarch 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic place, but skip the cafeteria if you can. A $6 tuna sandwich is a bit crazy.
  • Beatle L.heart icon on user image
    Beatle LoveJanuary 21, 2016
    Make sure to visit the chocolate factory this month looks like a lot of fun
  • Russ F.heart icon on user image
    Russ FeuquayMay 5, 2013
    Constantly changing always worth coming back again and again for
  • USA TODAY
    USA TODAYJune 14, 2013
    The Dinosphere exhibit is scaled so adults can crawl through the display with their kids! Read more
  • Aadvanced L.heart icon on user image
    Aadvanced Limousines accommodates many events here. Check out www.317limousines.com or 317-716-1201 for details about wedding or prom, maybe even a birthday package.
  • Neal B.
    Neal BrownDecember 13, 2011
    The only problem I have with CMI is that the food is commissary style food. They should identify local restaurants to operate the food service.
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