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Children'S Museum of Indianapolis

Children'S Museum of Indianapolis is a children's museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Children'S Museum of Indianapolis?

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the world's largest children's museum. It is located at 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana in the United Northwest Area neighborhood of the city. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is 472,900 square feet (43,933.85 m2) with five floors of exhibit halls, and receives more than one million visitors annually. Its collection of over 130,000 artifacts and exhibit items is divided into two domains: Arts & Humanities and the Natural Sciences. Among the exhibits are simulated Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur habitats, a carousel, a steam locomotive, and the glass sculpture Fireworks of Glass Tower and Ceiling. The museum's focus is family learning; most exhibits are designed to be interactive.

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Museum details

Name
Children'S Museum of Indianapolis
Type
Children's Museum
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
IMLS Museum ID
8401800343
Coordinates
39.81017, -86.15679
What kind of museum is Children'S Museum of Indianapolis?

Children'S Museum of Indianapolis is classified as a children's museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more children's museums →

Where is Children'S Museum of Indianapolis located?

Children'S Museum of Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at approximately 39.81017, -86.15679. See the map above.

Does Children'S Museum of Indianapolis have a website?

The IMLS record for Children'S Museum of Indianapolis does not list a website.

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