The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

An Indianapolis family vacation is not complete without a visit to the largest and fourth oldest children's museum in the world. At the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, everything is of a grand scale. Within the five-story building, visitors are welcomed into the museum by a 43-foot tall blown glass sculpture by renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Permanent exhibits include Dinosphere: Now Your in THEIR World presenting a collection of actual dinosaur fossils and famous dinosaur art; Take Me There: Egypt offering a glimpse into the life of modern day Egypt; and All Aboard! where visitors are transported back to the "age of steam" complete with a 55-ton steam engine that was built in 1868. Be sure to bring the family and encourage your children to expand their mind in a fun and informative atmosphere.

• Operating Hours: Through February 28, 2011
  • Tuesday - Sunday: 10am-5pm
  • Monday: Closed
• Admission Prices
  • Children (2-17): $10.50
  • Adult (18-59): $15.50
  • Seniors (60+): $14.50
• Transportation: The Children's Museum is approximately 3 miles from our hotel
  • Is a 10 minute drive
• Parking
  • Free parking is available in the museum's parking garage on the west side of Illinois Street