Indiana is home to some pretty spectacular attractions, from the gorgeous Indiana Dunes to the quirky town of Santa Claus to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Hoosier State also happens to be home to the largest children's museum in the world - and their new outdoor attractions coupled with their beloved indoor exhibits will definitely have you wanting to plan your visit.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children's museum in the world, boasting over 472,000 square feet and 29 acres of educational fun.
Indoor exhibits include the incredible Dinosphere, an immersive experience that takes you back to 65 million years ago.
Visitors will not only see amazing fossils and dinosaur skeletons, but get to watch paleontologists work on real dinosaur fossils.
Other amazing exhibits include Take Me There, All Aboard, Scienceworks, and more.
Touring and rotating exhibits like also make frequent stops at this incredible museum. Playscape's water play area also offers a fun and safe place for children under five years old to play.
This museum is also home to one of the few remaining operating Dentzel Carousels in the entire country.
There's also the amazing and unique Sports Legends Experience that offers new exhibits for kids and families to enjoy.
Some exhibits are open seasonally, so make sure to double-check before you go as to which ones are open.
Kids can enjoy playing basketball, golf, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, or tennis, while learning about their favorite sport.
Visitors can also compete in racecar competitions, browse the National Art Museum of Sport, walk the Avenue of Champions, get hands on experiences at the World of Sport, and learn about Indiana's favorite sport at the History of Hoops.
There's also an amazing Treehouse of Sport spanning 25 feet high allowing visitors to take in the entire Sports Legends Experience and get a thrill on one of three treehouse slides.
Lastly, visitors will find a unique exercise experience on the Fitness Path and Track.
With famous indoor exhibits and the Sports Legends Experience, the world's largest children's museum just got a whole lot cooler.
Plan out your visit today. It's a memory nobody in your family will ever want to forget.
Have you ever been to this world-famous children's museum? Will you be checking out one of their awesome exhibits anytime soon? We sure hope so! For more incredible attractions in the Hoosier state, be sure to check out these 8 amazing Indiana secrets that you never knew existed.
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