The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis: Photos, Reviews & Location

Huge, interactive kids' museum including a planetarium, carousel, science labs & library.

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#15 of 52 Tourist attractions in Indianapolis #4 of 10 Museums in Indianapolis

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

3.8 km from the center of Indianapolis

Rating breakdown

5 ★81%
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3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

childrensmuseum.org

(317) 334-4000

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Quick facts

What is the rating of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis?: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 14,933 reviews.
How does The Children's Museum of Indianapolis rank in Indianapolis?: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is #15 of 52 Tourist attractions in Indianapolis by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Children's Museum of Indianapolis located?: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 — 3.8 km from the center of Indianapolis.
How can I contact The Children's Museum of Indianapolis?: Phone: (317) 334-4000 · Website: childrensmuseum.org

Reviews (8)

Miel Rim 2023 Oct 21

LOVED THIS MUSEUM
It is the best children museum I have ever been to.

The outdoor area with all the sports experience was out of the world. We enjoyed golf, basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, football, racing... it was amazing.

The indoor area had so many interesting exhibits, including minecraft and pop art.

We went when the museum opened. We left when the museum closed.

Christina Richardson 2023 Oct 18

Fall Break fun at the Children's Museum! We go to the haunted house every year and always enjoy it! The museum didn't disappoint either. Lots of fun things to see and learn about. Buy your tickets in advance to avoid long wait lines into the museum.

Kelsey Leonard 2023 Oct 10

The best children's museum! The area around the museum is not the best. But the museum itself is absolutely amazing! My favorite thing is they are constantly changing exhibits, so if you go once a year will be something new for your kids to see/do. The exhibits that stay constant are fun to revisit multiple times! The best deal is to become a member. The membership pays for itself within a few visits. They have a few days a month when it's really cheap to get in, but those days are ridiculously crazy. Always go in the morning, it's the least busy then, especially during the week. Food is pretty expensive, so I always pack our lunch and bring snacks and water bottles.

A Parker 2023 Oct 02

What an INCREDIBLE museum! The price tag, not knowing, really is a gut punch, but it is well worth it! Bring a sack lunch if you can- eating in their food court is SO expensive for so little!
The museum itself is GIGANTIC and completely full of interactive activities in a huge variety! There is something for everyone. I took my 3, 6 and 8 year olds and they all found something fun to do in every area we went to. We were there for four hours and didn't even see everything in the main building. We got through 2.5 floors and wished we could have stayed longer!
Overall, if we are ever back in Indy we will come back!

Barbara Loeb 2023 Sep 30

Amazing place! Something for everyone, from dinosaurs to Chihuly glass and outdoor sports, to rock climbing walls. Children's meals are generous and priced under $8. Guests may bring their own food and store it in a locker. There is plenty of Stroller Parking. The staff are knowledgeable and easy to interact with. Oh! And the parking is free! Come early, and stay till close, and you might see most of it!

Jeremy Hicks 2023 Sep 29

I take my son here often. The museum is very fun and interactive with so many different exhibits, there's no way you can go there and not find something interesting. One thing I have noticed is how exceptionally clean it is. Thousands of children go through the place and out of all the times I've been, I have never seen a piece of trash on the ground, not even a wrapper. It has plenty of open spaces that are easy to navigate, but there are a few spots that can be a little cramped such as the mirror maze and Egypt exhibit. The dinosphere is one of the best dinosaur exhibits I have seen and though it's small compared to some, they have many specimens and utilize the space very well. They even have a lab that you can look into and see paleontologists at work. The staff are always friendly and they change exhibits regularly so there is always something new to see. I highly recommend it and know that anyone who visits will not be disappointed.

Yanna Lowe 2023 Aug 02

This place is very nice! A lot of walking, so make sure you have on comfortable shoes. I love their different exhibits; the kid history and Greece were my favorites. I appreciate all of the hand sanitizing wipes and liquids that they have placed around the museum.

The outdoor sports center was FUNNNN! My boys loved being able to play all the sports. Make sure your kids are wearing closed toe shoes.

The place was spotless, even the cafeteria and bathrooms. I appreciated the free parking.

The only con is that the food place closes pretty early, so if you plan to eat there, arrive before 2:30.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan to go to the zoo and children’s museum, purchase the Indy Pass to save. You can visit both within 24 hours if you purchase the day pass. We arrived at the CM at 11:30 am, then made sure we arrived at the zoo by 10/30-11 am the next day.

Racheal Merideth 2023 Jul 22

This was another fun weekend trip destination for my family and I. If you go, plan to be there all day. Lots of exhibits to explore and activities to interact with. Little bit of something for everyone. Bit of a tip, though: your tickets can be scanned multiple times. I suggest leaving to eat and then returning. We paid 50$ just for a burger and chicken strip basket. Other than that, fantastic experience.