# Celebration Crossing at Indiana State Museum > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 - Ages: All ages (Included with general admission) - Price: $16-$21 general admission; free for children under 3; members free - Organizer: Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites - Official page: https://www.indianamuseum.org/programs-and-events/celebration-crossing/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/celebration-crossing-at-indiana-state-museum--listing-59b53fea450777a515cff85d ## About Celebration Crossing at the Indiana State Museum kicks off the holiday season with the grand spectacle of Santa Claus arriving on the front lawn via an Indiana State Police helicopter on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Inside the multi-story museum atrium, families can ride the iconic Santa Claus Train (a scaled electric locomotive) through a whimsical snowy wonderland featuring woodland animatronics. The museum showcases the 92 County Tree, a magnificent 90-foot holiday evergreen adorned with handmade ornaments representing all 92 counties across the Hoosier State. Children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their charming House, write holiday letters at the vintage North Pole Post Office, design winter crafts in Santa's Workshop, and enjoy breakfast with Santa on select weekend mornings. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible museum with wide corridors, elevators to all levels, and stroller parking near the Santa Claus Train depot. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private lactation nursing room with glider chairs and multiple family restrooms with changing stations located on Level 1 and Level 2. • Age Suitability: Especially delightful for toddlers, preschoolers, and grade-schoolers ages 0 to 10, along with their families. • Sensory Tips: Train ride has gentle chugging sounds and bell rings; early weekday morning hours provide a calm, peaceful atmosphere for sensory-sensitive visitors. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Celebration Crossing Opening Day with Santa's Helicopter Arrival](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/celebration-crossing-opening-day-with-santa-s-helicopter-arrival--listing-f12906a809054048c674fbd9) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Indiana State Museum · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 24. 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