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Five levels of action packed play

Maranda explores Indy's Children's Museum

Updated: Thursday, 28 Feb 2013, 9:27 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013, 4:00 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WOTV) - With 472,900-square feet, more than 120,000 artifacts, and over 1 million visitors each year, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children’s museum in the world. The museum is a top tourist attraction for family vacations and offers amenities that really cater to families! 

Your visit begins with convenient free on site parking and a entrance through a covered walkway straight into the museum, where welcoming staff is on hand to answer questions. As you enter the main floor, coat checks and lockers are available that allows parents to keep their arms free for hand-holding, exploration and play.

Make sure your next stop is the concierge desk where you can pick-up maps of the museum any get answers to any questions you might have about your visit. Then the rest of the day is simple -- just play and have fun!

There are five levels to explore at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis with exhibits including:

Lower Level
Fireworks of Glass
All Aboard!
Lilly Theater
SpaceQuest Planetarium
Treasures of the Earth
CSI: Flight Adventures

Level 1
Dinosphere

Level 2
Take Me There: Egypt
InfoZone
Hot Wheels For Real
Mr. Bear's Playhouse
Geckos

Level 3
The Power of Children

Level 4
ScienceWorks
Biotech Learning Center
Health House
SciencePort
Carousel Wishes and Dreams

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is located at 3000 North Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and admission is $18.50 for adults and $13.50 for children. For more information visit www.childrensmusuem.org.

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