The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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"Great family fun!"
We have spent so much family time here that I feel like I work there sometimes. The best thing about the museum is that there are great exhibits for every age and interest. Right now there is a Dora exhibit and many science exhibits. Rock climbing, carousel, science lab, treasures of the deep and much more. It is really a great place for kids.
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"AMAZING Children's Museum!"
While visiting my family in Indiana this month, we decided to check out the country's largest Children's Museum in downtown Indianapolis. It was AWESOME! This museum catered to all ages of children and every interest imaginable. Stroller friendly exhibits offer lots of hands-on activities and learning experiences for all ages.
From excavating dinosaur bones, to an airplane ride to Egypt, to fun water activities, to a planetarium show - it's ALL here. This museum is huge!
We did experience some tears from DD, but only because we were having to drag her away from exhibits that she wanted to spend more time on. We were there all day and even though it felt like we were rushing through most of the exhibits, we still didn't manage to see everything. So if it's at all practical for you, check out getting a membership so you can come back several times and get to see all this wonderful museum has to offer.
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"So Much Fun! "
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is such a cool place! The exhibits change a lot which makes it even more enjoyable. There are many floors with different activities. The people are friendly and it's a cool place to go as a family or on a field trip!
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"Fabulous Family Fun!"
Plan on spending at least an entire day! My daughter was so sad to leave after 6 hours of non-stop fun and there was plenty for my son (8 months) to do as well. My daughter loved all the hands-on activities but she especially loved the Merry Go Round right in the middle of the museum! :) It was a great day together!
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"Something for everyone!"
I love it here because it obliviously kid friendly but it has something for everyone! I get so tired of going to "kid friendly places that are just for the kids". There are many interesting exhibits that are interesting to both adults and kids. The workers there are very friendly and the facility is clean and well kept up. It's always changing so it will keep you coming back for more fun for the WHOLE family.
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"The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis"
WOnderful place to sit back and relax and let the kids imaginations run free. I have four children of my own and love to go and sit on a bench in the playscape area and let them choose what to do while I sit and catch up with friends or join in on the fun.
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"Super fun!"
I have children ages 9 down to 3 months and they all enjoy the museum. We have a family pass because we can never get through everything in one visit. It's a better experience for us if focus on 3-4 exhibits and come back for more later. It's really clean and well organized.
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"Great place"
We love this place. We take our kids at least every two years. The activities are so varied that we are constantly going back for activities that we were too young for or didn't appeal at the time. Plus there are always new exhibits to check out. We are sad now because our children have outgrown the preschool room. This was a favorite for years. This is always something for everyone-mom and dad love "playing" & "learning" too.
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"Fun for all ages"
We have an almost 3 year old, and a one year old. We purchased a membership to the Children's museum, and have been 3 times in the last 3 months. My children absolutely love the place! The Playscape is like heaven for toddlers, and my 1 year old would be happy to stay there all day long. My 3 year old loves the entire museum, especially the Dinosphere, and carousel. My husband really enjoys the museum as well.
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"So fun"
This is a great way to spend an afternoon or an entire weekend. There is no way to see and explore the entire museum in a short time, luckily everything is completely divided so you can explore in sections. While it is a bit pricey when you are taking a handful of children, it is absolutely worth it. Seriously one of the best things to do in indy with children
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"Busy, but lots of fun for the kids"
We visited between Christmas and New Year's Eve, so it was very crowded. Even though the parking garage was full, the additional lots they opened were within walking distance and it wasn't a big inconvenience to park outside the garage. If you're able to visit two or three times in a one year period, you'll want to consider purchasing a membership. It was a lot of fun for the kids, and a very clean environment.
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"AWESOME!! Must go..."
We are from CA and went to the museum and had a blast. They amount of activities was amazing. The variation in things to see and do was a shock. I will definantly return when we visit IN again. Love the Star Wars, Bob the Builder, the Slide, the Stars, etc!!!
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"Great for all ages"
We stopped in Indianapolis while driving through the state specifically to see this famous kids museum. We were not disappointed. The kids loved the dinosaur area..very hands on..The travelling exhibits were great!
We didnt get a chance to see the planetarium show. There is a lot here for one day. The kids loved the merry-go-round and the hands on work exhibits..and the playground area. We didn't stop the entire day. I do suggest packing a lunch. The cafeteria prices were outrageous! Lots of toruing groups from summer camps (a little tough to navigate with middle schoolers running around). I'm not sure when the best time of year to visit is, but perhaps a normal school day it is quieter.
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"fun"
the childrens museum was exciting for my daughter.. She enjoyed everything.
The whole family can learn from here Your child will learn and play at the same time. The ride was enjoyable. Learning is what you want for your children and that is what you will get.
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"This museum rocks! "
My son and his cousin loved this museum. They have so many hands on exhibits and activities for the kids. They even had a really nice library when we went. I think the coolest part about the museum was the history exhibits. I think I may have even learned a thing or two :) I would recommend this museum for families of all ages.
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"Wonderful place!!!"
Like most places...once you've been there once you generally don't go back. Not with The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. My 5 yr old son and I go here at least once a year. There is always something new and exciting to check out. A few months ago they had a two-story slide. We loved it! It's a great place the whole family will enjoy.
* Money Saving Tip * Go to www.visitindy.com and print off coupons. With purchase of one paid adult one child gets in free.
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"My kids favorite part of the trip!"
We tagged along with my husband on his business trip to Indianapolis. We spent the day at the Childrens Museum and we had SO much fun. We were there for HOURS and did not run out of things to do and see. We literally got there when it opened and left at dinnertime. If you are travelling with your kids and are anywhere near the musuem, you MUST go and check it out. My kids STILL talk about stuff they saw there.
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"Favorite Kid's Museum"
After going to Butler University for college, I feel in love with the kid's museum. Whenever my family travels to Indy now from Chicago, we always make sure to stop here. Several floors of kid's exhibits ranging from hands on to just looking. Even the cafeteria is large and has tons of options. We will be back there in a couple weeks as we head on vacation.
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"Award Winning Activity"
Great for all ages. We could have easily spent a whole day there. There was a playscape area for toddlers/preschoolers, puppet shows, lego kingdom and a ton of hands on exhibits were a toddler could wander around and have fun.
We took our 8 year old son and he loved it. His favorites were Dinosphere, Take Me There Egypt (it was set up like you are walking through the markets, homes, etc-it's awesome), and the Science Port. We could have spent all day in the science works area alone.
Stop by their website before going for lots of information on their exhibits ahead of time. It helps to know what to expect. Their website is amazing and full of information.
There are restrooms on every floor, so you don't have to tromp clear back to the main floor, which is nice. There are places to eat and the museum store.
This is an award winning childrens museum and I can see why.
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"something for everyone!"
A must for those travelling with kids to Indianapolis, Indiana. It has a little bit of something for everyone! There is a hands-on area for kids to discover how things work. There is also an area that gives them a glimps into other parts of the world that they can explore. From time to time there are also travelling exibits and special things happening at the museum, so be sure to check ahead of time for new exibits :)
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