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Top Family Attractions in Indianapolis

Making Lasting Memories As a Family

When it comes to family fun, Indianapolis is a one-stop destination for every interest. From music and art to animals and racing, you won't find a better place to learn, play, and grow as a family.


Indy Attraction Pass

Make the most of your time in the Circle City with the Indy Attraction Pass, a 1-day or 3-day mobile passport to eight of Indy's top attractions. For one low price you get admission to seven of the city's top attractions and will save up to 50% off buying individual admissions. You'll have the flexibility to spend as much, or as little, time at each attraction as you choose. Participating attractions include:


The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The largest children's museum in the world, and named one of the best by Child magazine and USAToday, offers interactive exhibits exploring art, science, history and culture, a Dinosphere, and planetarium. Over one million visitors each year enjoy this five-level playground with a 43-foot brightly colored Dale Chihuly 'Fireworks of Glass' sculpture installed in the middle and a fully rideable antique carousel on the top floor. The campus also features a 7.5-acre outdoor sports park with 12 sports for the entire family to try. 

The Chidlren's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest in kid's museum in the world Lavengood Photography

The Children's Museum

The largest children’s museum in the world sits on a 482,950-square-foot campus and welcomes…


White River State Park

As America's only cultural urban state park, White River State Park offers more than 250 acres of green space filled with an array of cultural attractions, public art, and entertainment. Explore the park by bike, Segway, or your own two feet as you go door-to-door at some if Indy’s finest attractions including the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, Indiana State Museum, and Victory Field. 

Strolling, running, and biking are all in style along the Central Canal in White River State Park Lavengood Photography

White River State Park

With 250 acres, a scenic canal, and multiple attractions located in the heart of downtown…


Indianapolis Zoo

Walk with the flamingos, go face-to-face with a tiger, touch a shark – the unique animal encounters available for everyone make the Indianapolis Zoo a must on your Indianapolis list. With five different animal habitat biomes to explore, guests will enjoy their visit year round, no matter what the weather is like outside. The Zoo is also home to the world's largest Orangutan Center.

The International Orangutan Center is one of the many must-see attractions at the Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo

Located in White River State Park along the scenic riverbanks, the Indianapolis Zoo offers 64 acres…


Conner Prairie

Travel back in time and speak with residents in a real life prairie town. Be immersed in the Civil War and walk through different eras. In this outdoor, interactive theatre, your whole family will immediately speak with and work alongside resident actors as they perform chores and live their daily lives as it was way back when.

Both history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts get their fix at Conner Prairie Conner Prairie

Conner Prairie

Located in Fishers, Ind., Conner Prairie is a nationally acclaimed history destination. The outdoor…


Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Take a shuttle tour around the iconic 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway that welcomes 300,000 visitors each May, the Indy 500, is the ultimate family experience. Inside the oval is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, housing memorabilia, trophies and winning cars from the past century of open-wheel racing that will have your kids itching for a Matchbox car upgrade.


Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields 

With more than 152 acres of gardens and grounds just waiting to be explored, the Indianapolis Museum of Art is the perfect playground. Pop into the Indianapolis Star Family Studio - a free, interactive space, for families to imagine, explore, create, share, and collaborate with art in new ways. Remember to ask for a family guide at the welcome desk on Floor 1 for tips and fun suggestions to help structure your visit.

The Newfields campus is home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art Newfields

Newfields

This 152-acre campus features art galleries, gardens, a historic home, and so much more. Newfields…


Indiana Historical Society

Beautifully set along the Central Canal, the Indiana Historical Society allows visitors to discover the fascinating stories of Indiana's past in interactive ways the whole family will enjoy. Become a part of a historical Indiana moment using live actors and beautifully recreated spaces. Pull up a seat at the table as dinner is prepared or ask questions about life in that slice of time. Relax in the Cole Porter Room as your requests are played and sing-alongs are encouraged.

History comes alive along the Cenrtal Canal at the Indiana Historical Society. Indiana Historical Society

Indiana Historical Society

The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center is home to the Indiana Historical Society (IHS)…


Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Featured as one of the world's finest Native American and Western Art collections by True West, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is one of only two such museums east of the Mississippi. Located in White River State Park, the Eiteljorg contains traditional and contemporary pieces by such artists as T.C. Cannon, Andy Warhol and Georgia O'Keeffe.


 

The playful deer fountain greet visitors to the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Lavengood Photography

Eiteljorg Museum

Immerse yourself in the cultures of the American West and the Indigenous peoples of North America…


Dallara IndyCar Factory

The need for speed isn’t foreign to the city of Indianapolis. Satisfy all of your racing dreams behind the wheel of the racing simulators, experience the thrill of riding in a street-legal IndyCar two-seater with a professional driver, or take a factory tour where you’ll watch skilled technicians handcraft the Dallara IndyCar chassis.

Dallara IndyCar Factory

The Dallara IndyCar Factory is located 1/3 of a mile southwest of the historic Indianapolis Motor…


Indiana State Museum

The need for speed isn’t foreign to the city of Indianapolis. Satisfy all of your racing dreams behind the wheel of the racing simulators, experience the thrill of riding in a street-legal IndyCar two-seater with a professional driver, or take a factory tour where you’ll watch skilled technicians handcraft the Dallara IndyCar chassis.

The stunning Indiana State Museum along the Central Canal Indiana State Museum

Indiana State Museum

The Indiana State Museum, located in White River State Park, houses more than 500,000 collected…


NCAA Hall of Champions

The national headquarters of the NCAA and collegiate athletics is housed on the campus of White River State Park. The Hall of Champions explores the heart and dedication it takes to be a student-athlete in all 23 collegiate sports. The whole family can attempt a downhill skiing simulator, test their knowledge at sport-specific trivia, or shoot hoops in a 1930s-style gymnasium.

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