# Early Childhood Programs at the Indiana State Museum (Toddler Time, Small Wonders, Messy Mondays, Stay and Play)

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

- When: Toddler Time Wed/Thu 10–11 am, Sat 9–10 am; Small Wonders Wed/Sat 10–11 am; Messy…
- Where: Indiana State Museum, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Ages: 18 months to 6 years
- Price: $13 per child ($14 Young Explorers); 25% member discount
- Schedule: Toddler Time Wed/Thu 10–11 am, Sat 9–10 am; Small Wonders Wed/Sat 10–11 am; Messy Mondays Mon 10–11 am; Stay and Play Thu/Sat 10:30 am–12 pm; Young Explorers Sat 1–2:30 pm
- Organizer: Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
- Official page: https://www.indianamuseum.org/things-to-do/early-childhood/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Weekly one-hour programs in Firefly Landing, the museum's early-childhood space: Toddler Time (18–36 months), Small Wonders (3–5), Messy Mondays (2–5), 90-minute Stay and Play (18 months–6), plus drop-off Young Explorers (4–6) on Saturday afternoons. Fees include the child's admission; accompanying family save 50% on admission.

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