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Experience 400 years of astronomy from Galileo's first look at the night sky to Hubble Telescope images. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the Space Telescope Institute, the Smithson
Try to imagine what types of animals lived in Indiana 200 or 12,000 years ago. Since the Ice Age, our wildlife has grown much scarcer and less diverse. This exhibit draws on the museum's rich col
Who was Lincoln? Since his birth on a farm in the Kentucky wilderness some 200 years ago, "Honest Abe" Lincoln lore has transformed him into an almost mythological figure. But Abraham Lincol
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, located five miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis on the grounds of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is recognized as one of the most hi
Organized by the Library of Congress, 'With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition' commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the nation's revered 16th
This interactive exhibit is designed to teach kids about making healthy lifestyle choices.
Families can participate in a variety of fun activities designed for group participation.
This exhibit was inspired by the top three answers received when 1,000 Marion County youth were asked, "If you could explore anything, what would it be?" Kids can check out areas themed arou
Learn about the history of locomotion. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a 35-foot long, 55-ton steam engine designed by Reuben Wells in 1868.
'InfoZone' is the museum's library area. Check out or return materials, or borrow a laptop to play some games.
'Playscape' is a fun, safe environment for the preschool set. Kids can splash and pour at the water table, play with sand in the sand dome, pretend to be a turtle in the Fantasy Forest or pl
This interactive, intergenerational exhibit explores the role of storytelling and oral traditions in the African American community.
'Dinosphere' is one of the largest displays of real juvenile and family dinosaur fossils the United States. The exhibit also features a Paleo Lab, a hands-on dig simulation, a variety of int
This exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the lives of three children who faced profound trials and emerged as heroes of the 20th century. The stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan Whit
Kids can explore nature and scientific principles through a variety of hands-on activities.
Kids can learn about how various types of biotechnology work and how it affects their lives.
This piece is the largest permanent sculpture of blown glass created by renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
The 1875 Italianate Victorian home of President Benjamin Harrison, our country's 23rd U.S. President (1889-1893) and Indiana's only President, figured prominently in Harrison 's campaig
Immerse yourself in the rich elegance of the Victorian era at the 1865 Morris-Butler House. Guided tours highlight architecture, decorative arts, and family life in the nineteenth century. From the dr
Travel aboard EgyptAir to the Children's Museum's newest permanent exhibit, 'Take Me There: Egypt.' Learn about modern Egyptian life while visiting a home, shopping at a marketplac
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