# Beyond the Paleo Lab Window at The Children's Museum

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
- Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — Dinosphere, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/209/11-13-2026/18_00
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Go behind the scenes in the R.B. Annis Mission Jurassic Paleo Lab and the Polly H. Hix Paleo Prep Lab: meet paleontologists, see fossil prep tools, tour the Natural Science Collections area and hear about the newest discoveries from the museum's Wyoming dig site. For ages 6+ and families; ticket required.

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