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Children's Museum announces 2026 exhibits
- Indianapolis Children's Museum
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the largest children’s museum in the world, announces its 2026 exhibit lineup, marking its 101st year. Take a look at all the fun we have in store for 2026!
PAW Patrol: Adventure Play
Jan. 31—May 26
The heroic PAW Patrol pups are back in action and they need your help in Adventure Bay! In PAW Patrol: Adventure Play, children and families will join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker as they explore unique abilities, overcome challenges, and help friends.
The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience
Opens March 14
The 7.5-acre outdoor sports venue is more than a fun park. It’s an interactive athletics wonderland, right here in the heart of sports-loving Central Indiana – complete with basketball, hockey, football, golf, tennis, racing, and much more.
Tiana’s Joyful Celebration
March 7, 2026—Jan. 10, 2027
Walt Disney Imagineering, in collaboration with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, is launching Tiana’s Joyful Celebration – the first-ever exhibit inspired by Princess Tiana! It takes visitors on a fun, interactive, and immersive journey that draws inspiration from New Orleans’ music, food, people, and culture.
Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits
June 6, 2026— January 2027
Jump, fly, and climb while exploring some of the most extreme sports in the world! In this exhibit, discover what it takes to maximize one's potential while diving into the psychology and science behind the thrills and spills of adventure sports, such as ice and rock climbing, parkour, and free diving. Visitors will also learn about the strength and mentality that fuels these athletes’ determination.
All Aboard!
Fall 2026
The Children’s Museum’s fan favorite exhibit, All Aboard!, originally opened back in 1998, and is getting a revamped and reimagined makeover in 2026. The new All Aboard! will include fully accessible interactives and experiences for children and families in an updated and whimsical engaging exhibit. Witness a new immersive sound and light show that brings the Reuben Wells to life, play with toy trains together on a large multi-tabletop train table, take a journey in a passenger car, role play as an engineer, conductor, or mechanic, and much more.
The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House
Oct. 9—Oct. 31
The nation’s oldest continually operated Haunted House celebrates 62 years in 2026. Through dramatic light, sound and color, families will be introduced to creepy characters and suspense mixed with surprise. One of the most unique and appreciated elements of The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House is that it offers Friendly Hours (for children who scare easily) and Frightening Hours with the lights off (for those who dare to be scared).
WinterFaire
Nov. 21, 2026—February 2027
Wrap up 2026 in a magical winter wonderland that is sure to become a new holiday tradition. On opening day, visitors can meet Santa and even participate in Santa’s BIG Snowball Fight! The festive, carnival-like atmosphere features fun games, hands-on activities, and adorable animal characters, and when families work together to touch all six symbols on the fountain, its frozen plumes will change colors and glow!
For more information on exhibits and activities at The Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis, visit https://www.childrensmuseum.org/
