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With 472,900-square feet, more than 120,000 artifacts, and over 1 million visitors each year, we are the largest children’s museum in the world. Sign up for e-news to stay in the loop about upcoming exhibits, events, and discounts: http://bit.ly/enewsfb Since it was first established in 1925, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has expanded to become one of the top-ranked, most-respected children’s museums in the nation, providing one-of-a-kind experiences that range from our immersive Dinosphere© to the exquisite, five-story Fireworks of Glass sculpture by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. The Children’s Museum is at the forefront of creating learning experiences with the power to transform the lives of children and families.
Doing it for the 'Gram? At Museum by Moonlight, our adults-only event on Feb. 29, there are so many places to capture moments that turn into memories. Here are our Top 5 Favorite Spots for you to take the perfect picture: https://bit.ly/3aBrzt6
Look what’s being installed today!
The Pigeon and Pals! A Mo Willems Art and Play Exhibit opens Feb. 8! Learn more: www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/pigeon-and-pals
Because of our DINO-mite experiences, we’ve been nominated for the 2020 USA TODAY 10Best award for Best Children’s Museum!
Daily through Feb. 17, we need your vote! Let’s remind everyone that the world’s best children’s museum is right here in Indy! VOTE: https://bit.ly/3ayltcY
We know waiting is not easy, so we have a challenge for you while you wait for The Pigeon and Pals! A Mo Willems Art and Play Exhibit to open.
This week these pals will be leaving 25 books across central Indiana Little Free Library locations. Stay tuned for clues and how you can join in their adventure! Will you be able to find one of the books left behind?
The exhibit opens Feb. 8!
www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/pigeon-and-pals
Today we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with more than free admission. We learned from extraordinary community members like the Freetown Village Singers, storyteller Portia Jackson, and the Griot Drum Ensemble. Thank you to everyone who came out today!
Special thanks to our sponsors FedEx and Ice Miller LLP.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day tomorrow, this Action Item is a great way to educate yourself and your family.
Share the article or book you read this week on social media using #TakeActionTCM to join our Year of Action challenge. https://bit.ly/30wPhBX
If you think it's cold today, imagine the Arctic animals that spend their lives surviving subfreezing temps and frigid water. So how do they stay warm in the winter? Try out this Saturday Science experiment at home to find out! https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/saturday-science-blubber-gloves
Did you know that water skis, earmuffs, the popsicle and television were all invented by KIDS? Today we celebrate the creative spirit of these young inventors on National Kid Inventors' Day! #PowerOfChildren
Happy birthday to A.J. Foyt! He's the first of only three drivers to have won the Indy 500 four times and is the only person to have won the Indy 500, Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Legendary indeed!
Learn more about A.J. in the Old National Bank Sports Legends Avenue of Champions: https://bit.ly/2QYphLG
It's Museum Selfie Day! Share your best from The Children's Museum in the comments!
Ready to get seriously silly? Surprises abound when your favorite book characters come to life Feb. 8! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Qw8Gj9
Thank you to our local presenting sponsor Riley Children's Health and local supporting sponsors Aquafina and Indianapolis Indians.
Friendly reminder! The museum is closed today, Monday, Jan. 13.
This gives us some extra time to do bigger projects that help keep the museum in tip-top shape for visiting families all year long! See our full listing of hours:
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/hours
One small act can make a HUGE difference. That’s why we are launching A Year Of Action, inspired by the incredible kids in our Power of Children exhibit. We challenge you and your family, as some of our biggest and best fans, to participate. Complete the weekly action item, then share on social media using #TakeActionTCM to encourage others to join.
Take this first step with us.
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/power-of-children/year-of-action
Do you know how to spell your name in Morse Code? This is how to spell "Children's Museum"! Try it out yourself today in honor of #NationalMorseCodeDay
http://www.learnmorsecode.com/
Are you a coach looking to take your career to the next level? We have an opportunity that'll turn your world upside down! We’re hiring seasonal coaches for the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends ExperienceⓇ, right here at The Children’s Museum.
🥇Make an IMPACT by helping transform the lives of children and families
🥇Become a BETTER COACH through Positive Coaching Alliance Certifications
🥇Join a TEAM in an environment that works hard and celebrates success
Apply today and jump into a life-changing opportunity:
https://www.childrensmuseum.org/about/join-our-team/employment
The Children's Museum is incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of golf legend Pete Dye. He was so generous with his time, creativity, and uplifting spirit as he designed his last course here at The Children's Museum alongside his late wife, Alice.
Thank you so much, Pete, for leaving a bit of your legacy with us for children and families to enjoy.
“Choo-Choo! Pigeon express, comin’ through!”
All Aboard! The Pigeon is making his way around the museum trying out all the things that go! He can’t wait for his pals to arrive and to meet all of you!
The Pigeon and Pals! A Mo Willems Art and Play Exhibit opens Feb. 8! https://bit.ly/2Qw8Gj9
Anne used WORDS | Ruby used ACTION | Ryan used VOICE | Malala used EDUCATION
These extraordinary children in history still inspire children today to fight discrimination and intolerance and make a positive difference in the world. Join us in the Year of Action Challenge. Each week we’ll share a new Action Item using #TakeActionTCM. Through these small acts of kindness, together we can all bring WAVEs of change to our communities.
We are extremely excited to add Malala Yousafzai as the 4th child in The Power of Children exhibit. Opening next year, this will be the ONLY permanent exhibit featuring Malala Yousafzai in the world! Malala is a Pakistani activist for female education and became the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Prize. Learn more about Malala and our Year of Action leading up to the new exhibit opening: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/power-of-children/year-of-action
We are excited to announce that there will be a 4th child added to The Power of Children exhibit. Watch live to see who will join Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White in this powerful exhibit that explores issues of intolerance, fear, and prejudice.
UPDATE: We are extremely excited to add Malala Yousafzai as the 4th child in The Power of Children exhibit! Learn more about Malala and our Year of Action leading up to the new addition: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/power-of-children/year-of-action
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Join us tomorrow morning for an announcement on Facebook Live to hear who will be added as a 4th child to our Power of Children exhibit!
In honor of National Bobblehead Day, we're showing off The Beatles from our museum collection. Who was your favorite from the band?
Frigid temperatures don't have to stop your holiday joy. The Children's Museum was just named by MSN as one of the best indoor places to have fun—no coats or gloves necessary! https://bit.ly/2Sx86Dk
A little behind-the-scenes look at what goes on while we are closed on Mondays. Something as simple as changing a light bulb isn't always so simple!
We can't wait for you to see what's in store for 2020. For museum hours and tickets see here: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets
We are closed tomorrow (Jan. 6) and next Monday (Jan. 13) so that we can work on bigger and better museum projects for 2020! For a full list of upcoming hours see here: https://bit.ly/2Q3y0gd
Friendly reminder that today marks the final time for you to visit Ancient Greece, Jolly Days, the Yule Slide, and the Unicorn Pop-Up Shop! Come say goodbye and make extraordinary memories.
Check out "Science of Alcohol" mixology sessions, go 'round and 'round on the Carousel, walk the red carpet, and much more. Celebrate Leap Day in style at Museum by Moonlight on Feb. 29.
The museum's BIGGEST and BEST party of 2020. Early bird tickets are still available—buy today and save!
https://bit.ly/2SKKCL4
First Saturday Science of the decade! Create a frozen bubble in your own home. What will it look like? How will it feel? Try it with your family and find out.
https://bit.ly/35dCkhj
Got cabin fever? Get out of the house and visit the museum! This is the last weekend for Jolly Days and the Yule Slide—and you don't want to miss out. https://bit.ly/2Q3y0gd
Who's got that Friday Feeling?! Cheesing our way into the weekend.
George Takei is the voice of “The Future is Here—How Sci-Fi Becomes Reality" our immersive show located in the Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater.
This multimedia experience is a can’t-miss for Sci-Fi fans!🖖 #NationalSciFiDay
It's First Thursday! Which means you can experience all five floors of the museum (including Jolly Days) from 4–8 p.m. for just $5! Buy your tickets now to save time: https://bit.ly/2Q3y0gd
This is also your last chance to see Ancient Greece for just $2 before it leaves on Sunday.
One decade. Ten years of museum memories. Take a look back with us as we highlight ten of the most extraordinary things to happen at The Children's Museum!
https://bit.ly/37riu3D
Happy New Year! We kicked off 2020 with our Countdown to Noon yesterday. Thanks to all who helped us celebrate the end of a decade.
Supported by Donatos Pizza and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.
We hope you all have a Happy New Year! We are OPEN tomorrow, so start the year off with extraordinary experiences at The Children's Museum.
5...4...3...2...1(pm)! Happy New Year🎉🎊! We hope everyone has a fantastic 2020, and we’re looking forward to having you enjoy our next decade of extraordinary experiences.
The past 10 years have been extraordinary, and we want to hear from you!
Help us ring in the New Year (and new decade) tomorrow! Tucker out the kids 😴 way before midnight—at Countdown to Noon! Join a grand countdown at noon OR 1 p.m.
Both countdowns will have:
🎊 A confetti grand finale
🕺 Music from Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan
🎈 Special activities
Countdown to Noon is included with museum admission and is supported by Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and Donatos Pizza. See here for details:
http://bit.ly/2Q8HZ3Y
On this day in 1981, Wayne Gretzky shattered a 50-goal record in just 39 games! 🏒🥅
Join us in wishing sports legend Pete Dye a happy birthday today!🎂 Pete and his wife Alice designed the golf experience for the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience. He is one of the most influential golf course designers in the world—and here at home.
Thank you, Pete, for creating a legacy with us!
What do unicorns, Greek gods, and the Yule Slide have in common? Sadly, their last day is Sunday, Jan. 5. Be sure to include a trip to The Children's Museum in your plans this week so you don't miss out!
Tickets:
http://bit.ly/34ZWwDe
It's your last chance to travel back to the Golden Age—Treasures of Ancient Greece closes next Sunday, Jan. 5. Featuring more than 150 objects including scientific inventions, sculptures, jewelry, armor, vases, and more, in this special exhibit you can explore the history and mythology of the ancient Greeks.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity right here in Indianapolis! http://bit.ly/2rCpF9Z
Grab your salt & pepper shakers, then get ready to create some electricity! Learn more about static in this week’s Saturday Science: http://bit.ly/2Zwl0me
Adults, who wants to ride the Carousel? 🙋
You can ride as many times as you want at Museum by Moonlight, Feb. 29! Get your group text going and buy tickets today for the BIGGEST & BEST party of 2020!
You can save $10 today: http://bit.ly/2sixXnQ
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Do you know how to spell your name in Morse Code? This is how to spell "Children's Museum"! Try it out yourself today in honor of #NationalMorseCodeDay http://www.learnmorsecode.com/
Anne used WORDS | Ruby used ACTION | Ryan used VOICE | Malala used EDUCATION These extraordinary children in history still inspire children today to fight discrimination and intolerance and make a positive difference in the world. Join us in the Year of Action Challenge. Each week we’ll share a new Action Item using #TakeActionTCM. Through these small acts of kindness, together we can all bring WAVEs of change to our communities.
We are excited to announce that there will be a 4th child added to The Power of Children exhibit. Watch live to see who will join Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White in this powerful exhibit that explores issues of intolerance, fear, and prejudice.
We hope you all have a Happy New Year! We are OPEN tomorrow, so start the year off with extraordinary experiences at The Children's Museum.
5...4...3...2...1(pm)! Happy New Year🎉🎊! We hope everyone has a fantastic 2020, and we’re looking forward to having you enjoy our next decade of extraordinary experiences.
Museum by Moonlight 2020 is in view—and we can't wait to celebrate with you on Leap Day, Feb. 29! It's an adults-only event that creates lasting memories, perfect Instagrammable moments, and a chance to explore the museum after dark without the kids. Get your tickets at the best price today! http://bit.ly/36lnuGl
✅ Yule Slide ✅ Giant Snow Globe ✅ "Ice" fishing ✅ Snowball fights ✅ SANTA—yeah, we know him Jolly Days is ready for another extraordinary holiday season! Come celebrate family holiday traditions, and make new memories this year! Jolly Days is open through Jan. 5. Thank you to our sponsors, Riley Children's Health and Splenda.
Sing along🎶 with us and the Chorduroys as we celebrate Santa’s Big Arrival with the 12 Days of Jolly Days!
Gobble Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 The museum is CLOSED today so staff and volunteers can enjoy time with family. Join us bright and early tomorrow morning Friday, Nov. 29 for our most extraordinary event of the year—Santa's Big Arrival!🎅Welcome Center doors open at 8:30 and Santa arrives promptly at 9:15 a.m. followed by festivities in the Welcome Center to officially open Jolly Days. http://bit.ly/34tlTOp
Our museum made out of gingerbread? We think it's the most delicious way to celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day!
It’s Yule Slide installation day! That means we’re just days away from opening Jolly Days this Saturday, Nov. 23. http://bit.ly/3303tTL
Happy birthday to six-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne! Join us in sending him well wishes🎉. We are so proud to have his statue featured in our Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.
These incredible stories remind us that everyone, no matter what age, has the power to change the world. We are proud of their accomplishments and recognize them as our 2019 Power of Children Award Winners. Presented by the Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Trust. Thanks to our additional sponsors; Indiana University/Purdue University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Butler University University of Indianapolis The Kroger Foundation Learn more: http://bit.ly/2QlhQ2b
Calling all aspiring chefs—and scientists! Here's how you can make your very own Plant Cell Pizza for a science project or just for fun! 🍕 What you'll need and how to do it yourself: http://bit.ly/370U6pX
These two life-size brachiosaur sculptures have been raising the roof at the museum for the past 10 years! Check out this time-lapse of the installation of two of our most recognizable dinos—Seymour and Riad!
It's your last chance to check out our Haunted House! Snag your tickets and head to the museum to check-in and experience the spooky Hotel of Spells. Depending on how easily you scare...here are the last dates/times to enter. 💡Lights-On Hours: Oct. 30, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 👻Frightening Hours: Oct. 30, 3:30 p.m.–9 p.m. 💡Lights-On Hours: Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. http://bit.ly/36kyCnC
Ding! The Hotel of Spells elevator doors await you. Our bellhop will help take you to your doom...we mean room. Tickets available for only three more days. And bonus—our Haunted House is all indoors, open rain or shine! http://bit.ly/2MTVQth
Welcome to the spooky Hotel of Spells where check-in time is NOW. Tickets are still available for both Lights-On and Frightening hours—spend Halloween season at the museum! http://bit.ly/32SSWKK
Not sure of which scare level would be best for your child? Use this as a handy guide before you purchase tickets to enter the Hotel of Spells! http://bit.ly/2Jr8SfL
What could be behind the door? Check into the Hotel of Spells to find out! With a scare level for all, it's the perfect family-friendly (or frightening!) haunted house! Tickets: http://bit.ly/2NbXVQ5
Happy Frankenstein Friday! Get into the spirit of Halloween by whipping up a batch of these Frankenstein rice crispy treats and be the talk of the party! Hotel of Spells is open through Oct. 31: http://bit.ly/2JoDsXf
Our chef scientists, Becky and Don, are here to show you how to make your very own Plant Cell Pizza!🍕 Don’t worry if you don’t have the ingredients on hand— you can watch now and make it later.
One week until Halloween—that means it's the last week to enter the Hotel of Spells Haunted House! Dare to be scared during our Frightening hours or visit Lights-On hours if you scare easily. Get your tickets today!🎃 http://bit.ly/2BFsMPN
No reservations necessary...the Hotel of Spells welcomes all who dare! Get your tickets today: http://bit.ly/2MCzYmd
The results are in! Today, kids played, tested, and voted in The Children's Museum Store's 20th annual Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved event. We’re going LIVE to reveal the top ten toys of the 2019 holiday season as decided by the experts...kids! https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/store/category/kid-tested-kid-approved
Tag your best friends to let them know—Museum by Moonlight *Early Bird* tickets are on sale now! 🌙🦖 Indy’s best party at the world's biggest and best museum is Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. That's right—Leap Day! Celebrate the rarest day in the biggest way at Museum by Moonlight! Get your tickets at the best price today: http://bit.ly/2BlD73a
⛏️We're celebrating National Fossil Day today!⛏️ Check out this GIANT shoulder bone our Mission Jurassic team discovered in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming.🦕 It's one of the largest fossils uncovered so far at this site!
What’s your favorite level of scare? 💡Lights-On 🕷️Frightening In this short video, our witch describes the difference between the two Haunted House experiences so you can choose the one that’s perfect for your family. http://bit.ly/2VufSwY
Do it ALL this fall—right here at The Children's Museum! Keep the kiddos busy, entertained, and happy! We will be open two special Mondays—Oct. 14 and 21—in addition to our normal fall hours. Plan your visit! http://bit.ly/2p3SIl3
The wait is almost over! The Hotel of Spells' front desk bell🛎️ is ready to be rung—the 56th Annual Haunted House opens FRIDAY! 👻🏨 Get your tickets online and skip the box office line: http://bit.ly/2APu1LZ Thanks to our fa-BOO-lous sponsor Old National Bank!
A clock powered by pumpkins? 🎃🕑 Indeed! Build your own fall-inspired clock in this Saturday Science experiment: http://bit.ly/2IseKEV
Transforming a humble vegetable into an artsy ode to the human brain is a bewitchingly savory way to honor a holiday known for sweets. Leave the candy bars to the kiddos and keep these creepy peppers on hand for the grown-up parties!
Start working on those fa-BOO-lous👻 costumes now, because we're exactly 5 days away from Indy's biggest and best family-friendly Halloween party—the Black Hat Bash!🎃 Take a peek at what's become a not-to-be-missed fall tradition, and get your tickets now: http://bit.ly/2mhphuI
Do you want to make your house spo0🎃O0oky this Halloween? One of our Haunted House experts is here with some home haunt decorating tips just in time for Halloween! Tickets for this year's Hotel of Spells Haunted House are on sale now: http://bit.ly/2n9V4hc
From one fan to another—happy Comic Book Day!🦸♂️🦸♀️ Did you know the museum has around 15,000 comic books in its collection!? You can see 150 on display in the American POP exhibit! What are some of your favorites?
HELLO FALL!🍁🍂 Who's ready for football, bonfires and haunted houses?! We have a full list of fun events to celebrate coming up, check them out here: http://bit.ly/2mvVL49
Arrrrrr mateys!🏴☠️It's time to raise the sail and set for sea. Listen to these land lovers attempt their best pirate accents in honor of National Talk Like a Pirate Day!
We are LIVE at First & Goal giving you an in-depth tour of the "game day" experience and one-of-a-kind football memorabilia with Ryan Krenzke—our Curator of History!🏈💙 Learn more: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/first-and-goal
Did you know that Play-Doh was originally sold as a wallpaper cleaner? Crazy, right? Celebrate National Play-Doh Day by opening up a fresh container and get creative!
We bleed blue💙! Get pumped for the Indianapolis Colts 🏈game today by first checking out First & Goal. Come see if you are faster than T.Y. Hilton or if you have a better touchdown dance than Blue!
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