The The Children's Museum of Indianapolis absolutely lives up to the hype. We arrived right when it…read moreopened and stayed as long as we could before naptime, but honestly we could have spent the entire day there. The parking is extremely easy and you are also able to rent a stroller pretty cheaply there which is a plus. Our kids especially loved the space exhibit and the exhibit (on the top floor I believe) that showcases a lot of the nature surrounding Indiana. There's so much to explore and everything feels thoughtfully designed for kids to really interact and play, not just look. Even moving through with little ones felt manageable because there are so many engaging areas to stop and explore. If you have young kids and are in Indianapolis, this is an easy five-star outing. We're already looking forward to going back.

One of largest children's museum. Many floors and sections to explore. It has Dinosphere,…read morespace/earth, power of children (Ann Frank, Malala etc), Egyptian discovery and more. Carousel is on the top floor (separated tix). It's a Historic Landmark originally located at White City Amusement Park (Broad Ripple Park) from the segregation era. Strong history going behind that wheel. You can easily spend a whole day there. Many hands on activities. Benches around for adults. Bathroom is clean. I definitely have a great time as well as my kid. Free parking lot. Highly recommend to get the tix online (extra $1 fee). Highly recommend to stop by if you are in the area.

Great 3-story children's museum. It has a lot of quality interactive fun exhibits. Some need…read moremaintenance or updates but overall it was a great time. We especially loved the construction section. It had great hands on tasks dedicated to the trades- electrical, plumbing, tile laying, painting, wall framing, and brick laying. It was really cool. There is a nice farming section. A really big water table. Also a large tree house climbing structure and for the bigger kids a harnessed rope course. It was easy to spend 2 hours here. Great resource for the Terre Haute area.

We stopped here after Indianapolis children's museum day 2. It was worth the hour drive to see…read morethis unique museum with rope challenge. It is an hour drive from Indianapolis and recognize ASTC reciprocal membership. Plus it has a great science store with cool toys for kids. There are 3 levels inside and plenty of activities to enjoy. My son and I tried the ropes challenge before 3:30pm which is last slot before closing. We wore harness and attached lanyard attached to above track. It is probably a little more advanced for him but he did just fine. Afterwards, we checked out the large water table and special exhibit on butterflies with sand table. There is street parking which is free and they remind you not to park in lot owned by hotel.

A short walk from the hotel and centrally located in Lafayette. This free art museum is…read morefamily-friendly. Works by local, national, and international artists are available to view. The retail shop had multiple original prints for sale, along with other items, such as jewelry, journals, and fun crafts for kids. Definitely a must-see if you're in the area.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is a really fun place to visit. There are galleries on the…read morefirst and second floor. There is also art along the hallway going to the offices and bathrooms. Be sure to check out the art in front of the building and in the lobby. Maybe it was just the time that my husband and I visited but a lot of the art was made by high school students. And wow, are those students talented. There are rotating galleries. The best part is that this museum is free. For a fun afternoon, I highly recommend the Art Gallery of Greater Lafayette!

We drove 2.5 hours for Newfield's Winterlights and it did not disappoint! Parking was easy and…read moreclose to the entrance. When we first arrived right at opening, it was really crowded and people were packed in so we went to Lilly House for a drink and by the time we got back out, people had spread out more. I really enjoyed the variety of light installations and there were plenty of great photo op areas. The shop had some very nice choices and was not packed like I expected. There was one person in front of us at the checkout but two employees, one doing the check out and the other wrapping up items and bagging them, made it a quick and efficient process. We enjoyed our trip so much that we're now looking into what other events are available throughout the year.

My husband and I had a great time at Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts. Newfields is a…read morecombination of the Lily House and gardens as well and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This is in one facility and is all included for one admission price. We started in the gardens. There is a large area to walk and enjoy nature. Make sure that you visit the Lily House and the surrounding grounds. The Indianapolis Museum of Art takes up the second and third floors of the building. There is lots to see here. Each area could take an entire day to properly experience. There is also a gift shop and cafe to check out. I highly recommend Newfields: A Place for Nature and the Arts!

My husband and I visited the Tippecanoe Battlefield Historical Museum on our travels through…read moreIndiana. The Battle of Tippecanoe was was the event that launched the presidential campaign of Indiana's son William Henry Harrison. Outside you can see the monument to the men and the battle as well as walk on the battleground. Inside the museum, you can learn more about the battle. There is a good video that describes what happened in the battle. There are also plenty of artifacts and exhibits. For history lovers, this is a must visit museum!

An unexpected surprise on the roadside visit. So much history. The staff was very informative about…read morethe history

Truly this little museum was well-done and felt way more personal than the big national museums…read more The guys who work here were all very knowledgable and happy to share all kinds of tidbits about the displays with us. The park outside was cool and we enjoyed the special planes and aircraft in their collection here. This museum is also a Harvest Host.Grissom Air Museum in Peru, IN. We stayed in the parking lot which had 2 entrances, so an easy pull-through with our travel trailer and was mostly flat. A large 5th wheel also stayed the night and there was plenty of room for both of us. It is easy off-on IN Highway 31. There is some highway noise, but it died down in the evening and we slept well. It felt safe, maybe the proximity to the Air Base helped with that feeling. And we loved having the views of the aircraft displays out of our camper windows. We did patronize the Grissom Air Museum. Truly the little museum was well-done and felt way more personal than a big national museum. The guys who work here were all very knowlegable and happy to share all kinds of tidbits about the displays with us. The walk-through park outside was cool and we enjoyed the special planes and aircraft in their collection here.

It has a diverse collection of aircraft and a great value for the price! Definitely recommend…read morevisiting if you're in the area

I have been to this museum three times. The first time was when I was a child with my mother and…read moresister. When I was in eighth grade, my middle school class got to go here for a field trip. We got to meet Eva and talk to her about her experiences, which was very cool. I, now an adult, recently visited again. Eva has now passed away, but her story and legacy is laced throughout this museum. The museum staff was very respectful and knowledgeable. You can let them guide you through the museum or go at your own pace. It's a small museum, but it has very cool exhibits and the personal touch from a real survivor is awesome. I, as a teacher, enjoyed the various discussion questions prompted throughout the museum, which I assume are mostly for school children on trips. After all, teaching children history, how to spot a leader or policy that doesn't have everyone's best interest in mind, and compassion is the best way to prevent another tragic event like the Holocaust.

Although you may be well versed in history regarding WWII and the Holocaust, this museum takes you…read moreon a personal journey that opens your understanding to a new level. The museum uses a timeline display to walk you through the life of Eva Kor, one of the children who was a test subject of the evil, yes, truly evil, Dr Mengele twin experiments as part of the attempted genocide of Jews and any non-aryan people under the rule of Nazi Germany. But this isn't a "shock" theater of horrific images. Rather, it's a journey in Eva's triumph of survival and ultimately, forgiveness that has led to her call to action for people to do what is right. Although you could read through all the displays in less than an hour, I encourage visitors to go around noon so that they can read through the material, and then stay to listen to the speakers that are often available beginning at 1 p.m. Although the founder/central focus of the museum was not there during my visit, I was able to listen to "Walt" who was born Jewish in Germany in 1920 and escaped to America in 1939 when his family's travel permits came through (his father had been taken to a concentration camp about 5 weeks earlier, but was released/deported with the family.) I learned things that shocked me. I learned things that were never taught in our "Pro-America" school system. I learned how ISOLATION and GREED led our country to finance the rise of Nazi military power which led to our later having to fight an enemy who was of our own making. I was both shocked and angered, but with that came the understanding of how these horrific things became unstoppable. After the lecture, I was able to spend time with Walt (who was the same age as my late father). He still loves Germany, just not what it did. He has gone back and visited and holds no hatred for the country even after all that happened. I was totally surprised by this as well. And that is a big part of what makes this museum special. It isn't just about the horrors. It is a tool to be used so that we become vigilant and proactive in fighting the circumstances of wrong doing. Forgiveness is a key to being able to move on, but first, we have to stop those things that we know are wrong, even at the risk of our own safety. I also suggest allowing time to go into the digital interactive theater. If you don't have the opportunity to ask Eva or one of the speakers directly, you can go to this theater and see a life sized image of Eva waiting to be asked questions. Pushing a button on the remote while you ask allows the computer to find the best match of a response where the image of Eva then tells of her experience. I asked a couple questions and was amazed at how these pre-recorded answers addressed my questions. It was so lifelike that at times, I would nearly forget that she was just an image instead of really being there. The story of how she was experimented on while her twin was held for comparison was shocking. If she had died from the injection, her sister would have been killed immediately so that the scientists could compare the autopsies to record the differences. Then her sister was injected with something else and Eva was held. Fortunately, both survived until liberation came though complications eventually claimed her sister much earlier than expected. Imagine being only 10 years old and being experimented on. What courage that must require. The museum is one that will give you far more than your $5 worth in understanding and insight. Just give yourself time to experience this place...it isn't something you want to rush through. Review #2526

Today, I'm focusing on Spark Lab inside the new Museum Experience Center that…read more opened in April 2026. Spark Lab offers an opportunity to invent, create, and explore! It was developed by Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. It is a great intergenerational space! Parents, grandparents, and older siblings build right along with younger children. There is an eating spot, the Harvest Cafe, a few feet away from Spark Lab. Although, Conner Prairie wants children under 16 to visit the exhibits with an adult. It's a great place to grab a snack after generating all that creativity. The space is also conveniently located by a ramp to the grounds if your family wants to visit 1836 Prairie Town or take a tram ride to The Junction area. The tethered hot air balloon is also near the ramp outside Spark Lab!

Big Green Tractor AG Park at Conner praire is every little boys dream…read more Giant big green tractor for kids to climb and play in the wheels with a big slide on top Padded ground Playground perfect for all ages and abilities with ramps however it can get busy with older kids on field trips & a inclusive merry go round 3 different slides and one swing fenced in playground with two pavillions outside with picnic tables to provide shade Part of Conner praire so you need to purchase tickets in or be a member This is a great place to play in the morning or late afternoon. It's right next to the hot air balloon.

My kids, my wife, and I, had a blast here. There is plenty to do for the family inside and outside…read moreof the kids museum. My kids liked the baseball area the most. We will definitely be coming back.

We made a trip to Indianapolis over the weekend where our 9-year old was in his element at the…read moreSports Legend Experience at the The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, which celebrates its Centennial this year. He does not remember the first time we took them, but I was blown away by the caliber of this outdoor space (and museum, of course). The sports park is divided into sections dedicated to basketball, football, baseball, hockey, soccer, racing, and had a quarter mile track that looped around the perimeter. Everything is super interactive and educational. Not to mention, the enormous treehouse! The weather was beautiful and we clocked three hours outdoors! Highly recommended for kids of all ages... including adults.

My husband and I went to the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art on a day when the mansion was…read moreclosed. It was the only time that we could fit it into our schedule. Why bother visiting if the mansion is closed, you ask. There is a cute sculpture garden behind the mansion that is open even when the mansion is closed. There are close to 30 sculptures. It is really fun to take a walk through the garden and see the statues. It will give you something to talk about and plenty of photo opportunities. If the outside is this fun, I can't wait to see the inside!

Visited today for their Holiday decorations. I have driven by the mansion hundreds of times but…read morenever stopped in before. There is limited parking next to the house but plenty of street parking. We walked up to the front door and you have to ring the doorbell to get let in. We were greeted by one of the many volunteers on site. Frequently, there is a short presentation before your self-guided tour. We missed the presentation so the volunteer gave us the highlights. Mr. And Mrs. Haan, who donated the house to their museum foundation, were walking the house also!! We made our way through the mansion which is wonderfully decorated for the holidays. Upstairs, there are multiple train sets. One has buildings from England and the U.S while the other one features Lafayette buildings that have been made available around town for purchase. It took us about one hour to take in the whole house and read about the antiques and view the Indiana art. (P.S.- there is a public restroom available for use if needed on the first floor). We enjoyed this visit and look forward to coming back in the Spring to enjoy the outdoor sculpture garden.