Exterior view of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis with a dinosaur statue in front and colorful flowers in the foreground.

20 Indianapolis Museums for Kids to Explore

Our Indianapolis kids museum guide collects all of the best family museums around the city and suburbs, along with parent reviews.

Discover the children's museums Indianapolis families love, plus all-ages picks with interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences that make them especially kid-friendly.

Visit our list of Indianapolis museum free days to see when you can visit some of these favorites for nothing!


 
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    Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

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    The IMS Museum represents more than a century of motorsports history and is driven by its mission to celebrate and preserve the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500.

    Indianapolis, IN

    Grissom Air Museum

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    Beth Wood said:  Plan a day trip to Peru, Indiana to visit the Grissom Air Museum. This museum features over 25 different types of airplanes and is the proud home of the 323rd FBG, the 319th FIS, the 434th ARW, and birthplace of the 305th Bomb Group. During your visit to the museum you can learn about historic aircraft, sit in numerous aircrafts, climb the Observation Tower, view exciting exhibits and much more. Explore while enjoying Grissom's modern, hands-on facility.

    Peru, IN
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    WonderLab Science Museum

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    Beth Wood said:  The WonderLab Science Museum is located in Bloomington, Indiana. WonderLab provides opportunities for people of all ages, especially children, to experience the wonder and excitement of science through hands-on exhibits and programs that stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration, foster lifelong learning and explore connections to the arts and everyday life.

    Bloomington, IN

    Terre Haute Children's Museum

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    Beth Wood said:  The Terre Haute Children's Museum is three stories of interactive exhibits packed with fun! Visitors can explore the following areas: Tree House, Dino Dig, Kinetic Balls, Water Works, the Toddler Zone, Critter Corner, Ag-Citing, Rev it Up!, WTHCM Studio, Build It!, Eye Play, Ready, Vet, Go!, Health Zone, Sea Shell Discovery and The Kitchen.

    Terre Haute, IN

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