Family Fun Adventure Package

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Discover one of the nation's best places for indoor and outdoor family fun and learning! For one admission price, immerse yourselves in five floors of interactive exhibits and explore 7.5 acres of outdoor sports! Walk among dinosaurs and visit with a real paleontologist, conduct science experiments, create a work of art, and see a real steam locomotive. And be sure to check out the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience® where legends-in-training can learn meaningful lessons, begin healthy habits, and make lasting memories with their family and friends.

In 2025, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis will celebrate a momentous milestone—its 100th anniversary! For a century, the museum has been a beacon of imagination and education, offering unforgettable experiences that spark wonder in children and adults alike. Mark your calendars for a year filled with discovery, adventure and memories that will last a lifetime!

Memories, Wonders and Dreams: 100 Objects (Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2025)
Families hold the key to unlock stories surrounding the museum's collection of amazing artifacts from the last 100 years [learn more]

The Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House (Oct.10–31, 2025)
Frightening fun will continue in October as the haunted house turns 61 years old (making it the oldest continually operating haunted house in the nation). Through dramatic light, sound and color, families will be introduced to creepy characters, fun trick-or-treating and a new centennial/birthday theme. The haunted house is unique in that it offers both friendly hours with lights on and frightening hours with lights out for those who dare to be scared.

Events each year include the beloved Friendly Feast with the Witches, the Twilight Fright outdoor event, Museum My Way (special sensory sensitivity night) and the After Dark event for adults 21 and older.

WinterFaire (Opens November 15, 2025)
Enter a magical winter wonderland that is sure to become a holiday tradition. The festive, carnival-like atmosphere features fun games, hands-on activities and adorable animal characters. The magic continues when families work together to touch all six symbols on the fountain. When they do, its frozen plumes change colors and glow.

Favorite wintertime family traditions—WinterSlide and meeting Santa Claus—will be back too!

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The Indianapolis Zoo

Wild adventures await! Located in downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis Zoo offers 64 acres of animal exhibits and lush gardens—all included in one ticket. Stand inches from awe-inspiring species like chimpanzees, elephants, walrus, orangutans, tigers and more.

ZooBoo: We're Brewing Up Fun!
Indy's favorite fall spooktacular is (almost) back and better than ever! ZooBoo brings magic and potions, trick-or-treating for kids and adults, fun twists on our rides and more for a ghoulishly good time. And with cooler temperatures, the animals are as active as ever. ZooBoo is free with membership and included with ​regular admission. Reserve tickets now! Wednesday-Sunday from Sept. 24 thorough Nov. 2.

NEW! Giant Tortoises. Big Family Fun.
Giant, ancient and full of charm, the world's largest tortoises have joined the Zoo! Five Aldabra tortoises (two males and three females) offer a new kind of wild experience, and you can encounter these gentle giants up close. Two of the five tortoises were here years ago. You might remember A.J. and Lyn St. James. Lyn is estimated to be between 80-100 years old now. The other three are Little Dot, Morla, and a spry 17-year-old named Maude. Measuring up to four feet long with some (like A.J.) weighing over 500 pounds, a giant tortoise's impressive size is matched only by its age. They can live 150 years or more!

Indianapolis Zoo: It's Amazing All Around
Located in downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Zoo is amazing all around. Explore 64 acres of animal exhibits and lush gardens—all included in one ticket. Stand inches from awe-inspiring species like chimpanzees, elephants, walrus, orangutans, tigers and more.

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