# Veterans Appreciation Day at The Children's Museum

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

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
- Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Ages: All Ages
- Price: Free admission for veterans, active, and retired military members; accompanying family members receive a 20% discount off museum admission
- Organizer: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

For Veterans Day weekend The Children's Museum of Indianapolis gives free admission to veterans and active and retired military members, and accompanying family members receive 20% off museum admission. The first 500 families receive a mini American flag (one flag per child), and veterans and active military members also get 10% off in the Food Court. It is a good day for military families to explore the museum's five floors of exhibits, including Dinosphere and the space gallery, at a reduced cost. Proof of military service must be shown at the Box Office to receive the discount.

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