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    4.3 (38 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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    Fishing the Indiana waters
    Mary Beth H.

    Kidscommons is a great little secret gem located in Columbus, Indiana. There are two parts to Kidscommon. There is the children's museum that is stem based. It teaches you the water system in your home and even has a huge toilet that kids can go down via a slide. It provides 4 floors of fun learning for kids ages 2-12. I think past that age , it could be less interesting to the older kids. The cost for the museum is 10.00 for kids 3 and up. Adults are 14.00. Across the street from the museum is Kidscommons indoor playground. This is free and provides hours of play for the kids. They have areas for toddlers, 2-5, a section for 5-7 and another section 7 and up. They too offer stem games in a fun interactive way for the kids This playground is free of charge! Even if you do not want to go to the museum, this is a fun free activity for the family! I definitely will be going back!! Also, when your go to the museum, they will stamp your hand so you can go back and forth to each venue This is definitely a place you will want to check out and only 40 minutes from Indy. When you are all finished learning and playing, you might want to check out the ice cream parlor a few doors down from the museum. That too is a fun place and definitely worth checking out!!

    Jennifer N.

    My kids mostly enjoyed the playground upstairs and the area with the bubbles. I feel like there were lots of little areas or exhibits but they didn't keep my kids entertained long enough. They kind of just walked through the areas. Usually I have to drag my kids out of places like these, but they were ready to go within an hour.

    Tara M.

    This is a great place to have a family outing. There are activities for toddlers and older kids. I purchased tickets online and the employee was able to locate my tickets in the computer under my last name. The two employees working provided great customer service. All displays, activities, and toys are very educational. It gives parents the opportunity to relax on the benches while watching their children play as well as play with the educational toys with their children. There are playground areas and tons of toys so it is guaranteed there is something for all kids to enjoy. My baby loved the play stove and refrigerator and the bubble room.

    Interactive dance game
    Nicole S.

    I am really starting to get the vibe that Columbus, Indiana, is a very family-centered town. Everywhere I look, there is something awesome for children and families to do, and Kidscommons is just one of them. This is more like an indoor playground broken up into three stories, with different centers of fun stuff to do. On the first floor there is a toddler area with a hollow tree to climb in, an Airstream to sit in, and bridge to cross and a picnic table to eat pretend food. Then there is a rotating exhibit that features items from different cultures. When we visited, they were featuring Japan. Off to the side of the first floor is the art center, with so many art supplies available, it is amazing. They even have a hot plate to melt things (I think crayons?)! On the other side is an area to build a town with blocks. On the second floor is where we spent most of our time. There is a huge rock climbing wall (which is an extra fee), as well as a bubble center where you can make bubbles that you can step in! The best part of the second floor is the house, where kids can crawl into a toilet (!), visit the attic, learn about where the water travels in a house, go up and down stairs and more. On the third floor there's a pretend grocery store for young children, several basketball hoops, hula hoops, huge blocks, exercise equipment and a dance game. We only spent about 2.5 hours here, but we could have easily spent all day. One of the awesome things about Kidscommons is that it is directly across the street from the gigantic, humongous, extremely fun and FREE indoor playground in The Commons. Kidscommons lets you go in and out if you stamp your hand first before leaving, so you could play all day between this museum and the indoor playground. This is definitely a fun destination.

    Bubbles
    Tina M.

    My son in-law and I took 3 grandkids here. The price was not bad. You could also leave and come back with your hand stamped. The first floor has an area to hang your coats! Also on the first floor it has a craft area for drawing, coloring etc and 6 other stations for the kids. The second floor an area for the kids to shoot basketball (like they have in game rooms) and other activities. The third floor had the big action. This is where the toilet slide, rock climbing bubbles and more are. The girls loved this floor and the first floor well already that is where they spent most there time. This place is worth the money and fun. !!

    This is the rock climbing for kids!
    Britany M.

    I love this place for my kids. I highly recommend it. Staff is great, the kids also have a lot of toys to play with and enjoy them selfs with. The rock climbing is supper fun too! There is even a place for parents to sit and watch there kids play. What a great place and I can't wait to come back. It is also very affordable and is only $7 to get in per person.

    Kids having fun on the first floor!
    Tristan K.

    Great location and wonderful activities for children, good learnings to be had. Two issues they should address, better restroom facilities and pricing. Don't gouge parents for more entry fees when the venue is just for kids.

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    Lots of fun for kids. I have friends from school who worked there before so I know the staff is very friendly as well.

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    Very nice and child environment friendly. Not alot of food choices but kids will have a blast!

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    It would be nice if the broken play areas were fixed more quickly but we are grateful we have this place to go to for free anyway.

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    The staff was very welcoming. Lots of entertaining things for the kids and adults. Would recommend a family trip here!

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    The Kidscommons is such a great way to spend an afternoon as a family!! We love all the different activities, perfect for any age!!

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    A fun place to spend a couple of hours with the kiddos. Not very big so don't expect to spend the day here!

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    The Children's Museum - Greece at Children's Museum of Indianapolis

    The Children's Museum

    4.5(590 reviews)
    43.9 mi

    We loved our day trip to the Indy Children's Museum. You could spend hours here. My kids absolutely…read moreloved the "dinosaurs who hit the building." We went on a Sunday so it was not super busy which was great. There are a ton of interactive exhibits. Our favorite part of the museum was the amazing sports complex. It offered every sport you could imagines so my kids got to play basketball, soccer, baseball, peddle cars. There was also a really neat treehouse there as well. It was a great outdoor experience. We did not get to see all the floors but were very impressed by what we did see. I do want to note that they do not offer reciprocity with other museum passes so we did have to pay full price.

    This is easily the best children's museum in the country. We live in Georgia and have annual passes…read moreto the Indianapolis Children's Museum just because it is so incredible that it's worth the flight. Inside has intricate, rotating exhibits that are hands-on and informational at a level that all ages can appreciate. Outdoors is a huge sports complex featuring a track, a racecourse, realistic mini fields and courts as well as several putt putt courses for all skill levels. It's a little more weather dependent but truly amazing. The whole museum is so well maintained and staffed by thoughtful, caring people who really seem to enjoy their jobs and are always willing and able to help. Food is relatively affordable but the best food is bar far the tacos outside. My only complaint is that lately the bees (or wasps or whatever) have been really bad near the restaurant, and will literally try to eat anything, even cheese or chicken. They are ruthless. If they're bad when you come, grab food outside and take it indoors to the bee-free cafeteria.

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    Wonderlab Museum of Science Health & Technology - Top of the grapevine

    Wonderlab Museum of Science Health & Technology

    4.5(34 reviews)
    33.1 mi

    The Wonderlab has been a childhood staple for me, for as long as I can remember. Now, I've gotten…read moreto pass that on to my nephew. This past week, we did a small staycation within the state, and we took a trip to Bloomington. We of course, had to do this while we were there. Luckily enough, I work in a partner company and got my discount to come in for the day. Then, we had a few others that were on the access pass. I will say that Ian was awesome checking us in. I even got to hear some tips, tricks, and fun facts! While it seemed smaller to me, it was still as fun, as I remember. Even with a few new exhibits. I wish I lived closer to come back more often, but this is one of my all-time favorite places in Indiana!

    Since the Hoosiers did so well this year NATIONAL CHAMPIONS I thought of a great place in…read moreBloomington. The Wonderlab!!! It's a nice sized science of wonders in my opinion. They have a bubble room! It's awesome. A place where you can parachute little figure people over and over again. Shoot I laid down on a bed of nails once here. They have a huge climbing vine that you can climb all the way up to the second floor. But, you have to climb back down it doesn't exit on that floor. They have a cool water science area for kids complete with rain gear - which is optional do what you want ha. It's just a cool place. It's not too big and it's not too small. It the perfect sized science museum. They have the coolest gift shop! I still have my Wonderlab water bottle from years ago. If you've never been make a day of it!

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    Museum by Moonlight

    Museum by Moonlight

    4.7(54 reviews)
    43.9 mi

    I've been to two Moonlight events and will go back for future ones as well!…read more Is so nice to see everyone dressed up in themes and having fun like kids again! The food and drinks are always a hit! I love the small bites and samples of food and trying new places I might not have otherwise. The event is a fund raiser for a good cause so that makes it even better! Each year the theme is different. One event was roaring 20s and the next was enchantment. Nice thing is that you can do as little or as much as you want with the theme. I've seen people go all the way into a character and people dress casually. The only sore spot is when a place runs out of food. Especially early in the evening and you didn't get a chance to try. But there are so many spots to sample and also tons of games and activities and photo ops all around.

    Everything about this event was easy. Parking was free. There was a slight line to get in but what…read moreelse can you expect when you get there on time. Getting in was great. They had enough people scanning tickets that we flew in. Just in general would recommend. It was nice having a 21+ event since I don't have children and don't really have an excuse to go to a children's museum. There were a lot of people there and we didn't run into a single mean person. So that part was great too! A nice extra thing- all the food vendors giving away samples. I got to try all kinds of food in Indy that I haven't tried yet and some of my old favorites too.

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    Museum by Moonlight - 2019- Photo by Kyle McGinnis (@thekylemcginnis)

    2019- Photo by Kyle McGinnis (@thekylemcginnis)

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    Duke Energy Children's Museum - Light Board

    Duke Energy Children's Museum

    4.2(44 reviews)
    74.4 mi•Downtown

    The Cincinnati Children's Museum is a must if you have kids! It's part of the Cincinnati Museum…read moreCenter at Union Terminal, which makes it extra special--you feel like you're walking into history before even reaching the exhibits. The museum itself is incredibly hands-on and interactive. My kids could have stayed all day. The water play area was a huge hit (bring a change of clothes or use the smocks they provide), and the construction zone with life-size building blocks kept them busy for ages. I loved that it's set up in a way where kids can explore independently but parents can still keep an eye on them easily. The staff was friendly and kept things clean, which I appreciated since little ones are touching everything. The whole museum is very family-friendly, with spaces for toddlers as well as older kids, so no one feels left out. Another bonus: since it's inside the larger Museum Center, you can easily combine your visit with the Natural History Museum or an IMAX show. Parking was simple, and there are food options inside, though we chose to pack snacks. Overall, it's the perfect place for kids to play, learn, and burn off energy--rainy day or not. Highly recommend for families in Cincinnati or anyone visiting the city!

    The best children's museum for rambunctious kids! The stations are interactive, well thought out…read moreand I love how Cincinnati companies sponsor each station. It feels like a mini town. There are areas and stations for all age groups. Plus a nice area for snacks if needed. It's fun to see the museum is still as fun and fresh as it was when I was a kid. Our go to for rainy days!

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    Muncie Children's Museum - Guinea pig

    Muncie Children's Museum

    3.7(22 reviews)
    73.9 mi

    Don't overlook the Muncie Children's Museum--we played for over 3 hours and still weren't ready to…read moreleave! Think less traditional museum and more imaginative, hands-on pretend play. A massive upstairs train room A giant bird's nest to climb into A water table with three unique play features An entire pretend-play town with everything from a veterinary office to a marsh A dedicated toddler area An ant maze ...and so much more! Admission: $8 per person (ages 1-100) Hours: * Wednesday-Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM * Sunday: 1 PM-5 PM The museum participates in the Access for All program, offering reduced admission and discounted memberships for qualifying families enrolled in programs like SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, and HIP. Bonus savings: * Find a $1 off general admission coupon online (valid for up to 4 people; cannot be combined with other offers). * Kids who complete the coloring page available at admission can redeem it for a free sand jar from the gift shop. A few things to know: * The building is older, but they're continuing to add new exhibits and experiences. * Only parts of the museum are stroller and wheelchair accessible. Before or after your visit, walk just two blocks to The Caffinery--one of my favorite kid-friendly coffee shops, complete with a play area for little ones.

    This place is fine. It isn't an Indianapolis, or an Ogden Utah Children's Museum but this one was…read morefine, especially for a small community and for the price of entry. If it's raining outside or your kids are bored, give it a go.

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    Kentucky Science Center - Views of the IMAX theater

    Kentucky Science Center

    3.7(126 reviews)
    65.8 mi•West Main, Downtown

    Tonight was a special event held in the IMAX Theatre to fundraise for Dolly Parton's Imagination…read moreLibrary. The movie "9 to 5" was being shown on 9/25 at various venues across the country. The theater has quite comfortable seating, great sound system, and unsurprisingly great visuals on the 4-story height screen. Boxed popcorn was even being sold in the first floor gift shop. An info table was set up on the third floor near the entrance to the theater with local reps available to answer questions for the Imagination Library and to solicit donations. Science Center has a large parking lot located directly behind the building. Cost is $8 for members and $15 for nonmembers. There is a pedestrian walking bridge connecting the lot to the science center. An elevator is also available to provide total accessibility and just so happens to be topped off with the triceratops statue originally seen at the Louisville Zoo many decades ago. Very nostalgic! Science Center appears well kept and brightly lit and a welcoming space. Employees encountered this evening were all quite welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to checking out future events at this venue.

    The kiddos plus cousins recently invaded the Kentucky Science Center. We got to explore it much…read moremore than we had been able to before, and I left with more appreciation for all that it offers. The kids played with the sensory activities, the dinosaur and animal exhibits, engineering fun, the makerspace and so much more. We ended up spending a couple hours there, and we could have stayed longer if not for impending nap times. The facility was clean and so much for everyone to learn. Our family members, who were visiting from Philly, lamented the fact that they don't have a kids science museum like this by them. It was neat to see it through their eyes. We also ended up getting the membership that also includes the Louisville Zoo. As long as we visit twice, the membership will be a deal. The science center also hosts great events, including some fun ones for adults. Plus we need to go back and see a film in its theater. Like I wrote in my last review of the center, it's a gem!

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    Conner Prairie - Dining

    Conner Prairie

    4.4(162 reviews)
    54.4 mi

    My husband and I recently had the opportunity to attend a concert here. It was One Night of Queen…read morePerformed by Gary Mullen and The Works. We were hosted by Ally Financial and they had several tables down in what I would consider to be the "VIP" area. The show was really good, but what I liked best about the entire experience is that you could bring in your own food and beverages. No matter where you were seated on the lawn, you could bring in a cooler, pizza, take-out, deli sandwiches...whatever you like. Some folks had really nice set-ups, and others arrived with nothing more than a folded lawn chair under their arm. Children ran free and folks made their way up to the dance floor positioned directly in front of the stage. I look forward to returning again in the future. It was really nice. Beware of the dragonflies. They were the size of my hand!

    This was our first time visiting Conner Prairie so we learned a lot. It was a field trip for INDLS…read more- Indiana Digital Learning School, aka K-12. My granddaughter and I both learned why an iron is called an iron, because it was a hunk of iron heated in a fire and then inserted into what looks like today's iron with a handle. I have visited many museums of this same time period, including Spring Mill State Park, but this time it really struck me how hard life was in the early 1800s just to survive. From growing your own food to making your own cloth, to making your own clothing, it was a full day of providing sustenance. My granddaughter loved Animal Encounters especially the lambs. The temperature hit 90 degrees by noon so we left early and didn't do the hot air balloon or the Apple House.

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