# The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Winter Discovery & STEM Galleries > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 - Ages: All ages (Dedicated Playscape gallery for birth to age 5; STEM and Dinosphere galleries for ages 5–12+) - Price: $22–$28 general admission (varies by date via dynamic pricing); Free for children under 2; Free on First Thursday evenings - Organizer: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/the-children-s-museum-of-indianapolis-winter-discovery-and-stem-galler--listing-4ed54b7e81f0acb9500112be ## About As the largest children's museum in the world, spanning five expansive floors and nearly 500,000 square feet of hands-on interactive exhibits, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the ultimate winter sanctuary for families. During January and February, families can spend entire snowy days immersed in extraordinary indoor discovery spaces. Highlights include Dinosphere, where children explore real fossil bones of T-rex and Gorgosaurus alongside working paleontologists; the Corteva Agriscience STEM lab with interactive agricultural engineering; and ScienceWorks, where youngsters build waterways and test geotechnical levers. For toddlers and preschoolers under age five, Playscape provides a protected, sensory-rich play paradise complete with tactile water tables, soft climbing sandscapes, and quiet story corners. The museum also features a restored 1917 carousel on the top floor and the historic Reuben Wells steam locomotive. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Impeccably stroller-friendly with wide accessible ramps, multiple large passenger elevators serving all levels, and dedicated stroller parking bays outside each major gallery. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private, comfortable nursing lounges with rocker gliders, electrical outlets, and sinks located on Level 3 and inside Playscape; family restrooms on every floor. • Age Suitability: Designed for children from birth to age 12, with distinct developmental spaces tailored from infants up to curious pre-teens. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant and stimulating hands-on atmosphere; sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and weighted lap pads are available free at the Concierge Desk. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Slippery Slimy Science! for Ages 3–5 at The Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/slippery-slimy-science-for-ages-3-5-at-the-children-s-museum--listing-72bb24766ac47f8b83940858) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 9:15 AM · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · Ages 3–5 · From $27.25 · checked Oct 30. 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