LOU'S VIEWS: 'Wicked Workshop' works across generations
My take on the Children's Museum attraction, plus generation-jumping thoughts on Jonathan Groff at the Cabaret and DK’s Beatles celebration.
View ArticleChildren's Museum brings aboard David Wolf for space push
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has landed retired astronaut David Wolf as its first “Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence,” calling on the native Hoosier to help develop programs sparking kids’...
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: I'm no fan of the movie "Avatar"...but the exhibit is another...
Most of the Children’s Museum’s core under-10 audience may not be interested in the movie props, but the interactives are outstanding.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Larger scope for Children's Museum's Playscape
When an outstanding temporary exhibition opens, that’s cause for excitement. When a permanent exhibition gets an outstanding upgrade, that’s cause for celebration.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Children’s Museum brings 2,200-year-old statues to Indy
Terra Cotta Warriors make rare U.S. appearance. Chinese treasures were commissioned by the first emperor of China.
View ArticleChildren's Museum names IU scientist to new role
An Indiana University scientist who's helping investigate the possible wreckage of the famed Santa Maria has been named the Children's Museum of Indianapolis' new underwater archaeologist-in-residence.
View ArticleChildren’s Museum expands footprint
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis plans to begin tearing down a nearby apartment building this month and is starting to explore options for the site that could include an outdoor attraction.
View ArticleIMA defends admission charge as complaints pile up
Officials at the Indianapolis Museum of Art are defending plans to charge an $18 admission fee as criticism rages among its supporters and on social media after the surprise announcement last week.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: 2014 in A&E
Orangutans, ancient arriors, a fair lady, a great bicycle race, and more offered highlights of the year in Indy-area arts and entertainment.
View Article2015 Forty Under 40: Despi Ross
Despi Ross, 35, is a behind-the-scenes tech whiz who orchestrates unique exhibits for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Star-making at the Children’s Museum
It's fun to see the contrasting "Annie" dresses. Older kids might look back fondly on the bygone days when Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man swung from cinematic rooftops.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Children’s Museum bags kid-lit bestseller
Before the spunky Fiona showed her true colors in “Shrek,” fairy-tale tropes were turned upside down in “The Paper Bag Princess.” Ben Asaykwee's theatrical adaptation does it justice.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Children's Museum highlights faith journeys
Combining photos with audio, video, artifacts and architectural re-creations, "National Geographic Sacred Journeys" follows the spiritual treks of four fictional young people.
View ArticleLilly Endowment unleashes $100M in Indiana arts, cultural grants
Fourteen not-for-profits will receive funding, including $10 million each for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Zoo.
View ArticleChildren's Museum to launch $8M in space-themed attractions
With astronaut David Wolf's involvement, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis plans three space-related exhibits that will open this summer.
View ArticleChildren's Museum matures to become keystone of city, state tourism strategy
The museum is arguably the Indy area’s most magnetic force, luring visitors from virtually every state in the country and six of seven continents.
View ArticleChildren's Museum proposes $10M-plus outdoor sports-related attraction
The Indianapolis institution is in the beginning stages of planning its Sports Legend Experience on 10 acres to the north of the museum. The attraction would include several sports-related activities.
View ArticleCentral Indiana showcased as 200 mayors come to town
Mayors, their staffs and policy experts from across the country—about 1,200 conference attendees in all—will attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors' annual summer gathering that runs Friday through Monday.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Space to play at the Children's Museum
"Beyond Spaceship Earth" features interactives as well as a unique way to showcase artifacts.
View ArticleFormer Children's Museum leader Sterling dies at 81
Peter Sterling, who led the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis through a tremendous period of growth, died Wednesday in Waynesville, North Carolina.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: The best arts of 2016
Highlights include "Fences" at the IRT and "Beyond Spaceship Earth" at the Children's Museum.
View ArticleChildren's Museum of Indianapolis lures near-record attendance
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis experienced its second-highest yearly attendance mark in 2016 as membership rose to record levels, the museum announced Tuesday.
View ArticleChildren's Museum announces new admission pricing strategy
The museum has hired the same company that handles admission strategies for the Indianapolis Zoo. Under the new plan, announced Wednesday, tickets will cost less when they are purchased well in advance.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Children’s Museum reclaims circus joy
"Circus ... Starring YOU" offers a three-ring fantasy of circus life with just enough well-integrated physics lessons.
View ArticleNational Art Museum of Sport to disband; collection acquired by Children’s...
More than 900 works—in storage since the organization vacated the former University Place Conference Center—to become part of sports-focused expansion.
View ArticleLOU'S VIEWS: Children’s Museum ‘Dance!’ exhibit demonstrates the right moves
While not overloading visitors with facts, figures and history, “Dance!” does a nice job of introducing styles from around the world.
View ArticleChildren’s Museum, Salvation Army reach 'settlement in principle' over...
Attorneys for the two neighboring property owners told a judge Monday that they're drafting a final document to resolve a dispute over the museum's $35 million outdoor expansion project.
View ArticleChildren's Museum unveils 'sports legends' for new outdoor exhibit
Several famous basketball players, a pair of renowned golf course architects, a hockey superstar and the man regarded as the greatest race car driver of all time are among those selected to be honored...
View Article$24.5M Children's Museum sports park readies for tip-off
Called the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, the 7.5-acre expansion boasts 12 outdoor and three indoor exhibits that include activities from a variety of sports, giving families more...
View ArticleExperiencing the Sports Legend Experience
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ new Sports Legend Experience is ready for action. Are you ready to play? Here are 10 things you should know:
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