Anyone been to Indianapolis Children's Museum?

[undecidedowl]

I think it is amazing. I have been wanting to take DS1 forever.

[bearbaby]

I went as a college student without kids - and thought it was awesome - I think it'd be worth it.

[bunnymendelbaum]

My sister goes often. She loves it. (Her girls are 6 and 4.)

[indylady]

Yes! It's great. Check out any special exhibits before you go in case you need additional tickets.

[cayl]

We took the girls last September and loved it. It was one stop on a road trip we did with them. It is HUGE, which is great because some stuff they weren't too into but there were so many options that it didn't matter. On the top floor they have a bunch of kid sized houses (one is a house, one is a diner, etc.), and they really loved that. We went during the week so it wasn't too crazy. If we lived 2 hours away we would probably go once or twice a year.

[auntie]

It's the best thing about Indianapolis, maybe the entire state.

I'll forgive them the silly red lobster costume for the sea scape play area. Because the red ones are the plate-ready cooked ones and no longer denizens of the deep.

[greencrayon]

Is it something we can do with a 1 yo?

[madringal]

My girls love it! I would even recommend getting the membership. If you go two times in a year, I think it pays for itself.

[madringal]

Jan 14, 2015 10:07:39 GMT -5 greencrayon said:

Is it something we can do with a 1 yo?

Yes, but might not be much they can do.  Is the 1 year old 13 months or 22 months?  If it is closer to two I would go in a heart beat.

[greencrayon]

Jan 14, 2015 10:09:27 GMT -5 madringal said:

Jan 14, 2015 10:07:39 GMT -5 greencrayon said:

Is it something we can do with a 1 yo?

Yes, but might not be much they can do.  Is the 1 year old 13 months or 22 months?  If it is closer to two I would go in a heart beat.

She will be 1 on Friday and I was thinking of going Thursday. I have an interview in Lafayette so I'm dragging my family along and we are doing a mini vacation. 

[tealblue]

Jan 14, 2015 10:01:47 GMT -5 @starry said:

Is there a water area? We were unprepared for that in Pittsburgh.

Yes there is! They have smocks for the kids but they were soaked. They have a waterfall and huge water table.

We spent the entire day there... No nap. Pretty good food selection in the food court too! Look for the shows on the planetarium (I have no idea what it's called) but it's on the lower level. There happened to be an Elmo one starting as we walked by and DS loved it. I think it was at 11 ish?

[tealblue]

Jan 14, 2015 10:13:45 GMT -5 greencrayon said:

Jan 14, 2015 10:09:27 GMT -5 madringal said:

Yes, but might not be much they can do.  Is the 1 year old 13 months or 22 months?  If it is closer to two I would go in a heart beat.

She will be 1 on Friday and I was thinking of going Thursday. I have an interview in Lafayette so I'm dragging my family along and we are doing a mini vacation. 

I don't think there would be much for a just turned 1. At least not enough to justify the ticket cost for adults.

[Ashley&Scott]

I haven't been but my SIL was just telling me that it's one of the top rated children's museums in the country. They're going there next summer. 

[egishere]

I've been as a kid and it was awesome! I think it is one of the best in the country..definitely go!

[stretchad]

It's an amazing children's museum. Puts these "Museums" here on the West Coast to shame...at least Seattle's and Portland. My 17 month old LOVED it.

[ilikedonuts]

Jan 14, 2015 10:01:47 GMT -5 @starry said:

Ok great! Sounds like the hype is true. Dd did great at the Pittsburgh museum so I have high hopes.

Is there a water area? We were unprepared for that in Pittsburgh.

We were unprepared for Pittsburgh's water are too! (The first time we went it was under construction so we didn't know what to expect the second time)

I wish we were closer to Indy! I've heard awesome things about it!

[WillabyWallabyWu]

We just got a membership for Christmas, and I'm so excited to use it! We are on the north side of the city, but I can see us going a few times a month, even with my son being only 10 months. The Playscape area is amazing for those under 5.  We take my family every time they are in town. 

[shortstax]

@starry, there's a coupon here for a half-price children's ticket when you purchase an adult ticket: doingindy.com/2014/01/06/ways-to-save-at-the-childrens-museum-of-indianapolis-in-january/

Good through the end of Jan.

Have fun!

[WillabyWallabyWu]

Jan 14, 2015 14:13:17 GMT -5 indylady said:

Jan 14, 2015 12:53:42 GMT -5 WillabyWallabyWu said:

We just got a membership for Christmas, and I'm so excited to use it! We are on the north side of the city, but I can see us going a few times a month, even with my son being only 10 months. The Playscape area is amazing for those under 5.  We take my family every time they are in town. 

Hey neighbor!

Well, hello there!!