The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Visit Tips

ATM
Located next to the Coat Check in the Welcome Center.

Baby Care
Diapering facilities are in restrooms on all levels. Nursing area is located in Playscape on Level 3. Stroller rental available for $3–$5 at Coat Check. Some baby-care items may be available at the Concierge Desk on Level 1.

Carousel Rides
Carousel rides are $1 each. Children less than 44 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult. The Carousel is wheelchair accessible.

Camera Usage
Visitors may take photos or record video- or audiotapes for personal use, except in Lilly Theater and SpaceQuest® Planetarium. Any other use requires advance notice and express, prior, written permission.

The Children’s Museum Store
Our award-winning stores offers unusual educational toys, books and gifts designed to stimulate a child’s imagination and create opportunities for children and their families to experiment, explore and discover together.

Coat Check
Coat check is available for $1 and self serve lockers are available for $.75 and $1 on Level 1 in the Welcome Center.

Concierge Desk
Located on Level 1, near the core ramps. City information, directions, visit planning, museum history and more!

Free Parking
Free parking is available in the museum’s parking garage on the west side of Illinois Street.

Food Court
Hungry? The Food Court offers menu choices that appeal to children and adults, including Dino Deli, Playscape Pizza, KidZone, BurgerWorks and the Whistle Stop Express.

Lost and Found
Located at the Concierge Desk on Level 1.

Guidelines
For the safety of your children and all museum visitors,
         smoking is not permitted on the museum campus.
Food and beverages are permitted only in the Sack Lunch Area,
         Festival Park and the Food Court.
Please refrain from loitering, running or blocking the ramps, walkways or entryways.
Abusive and obscene language are prohibited.
Please be courteous to the visitors around you.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Lost Children/Medical and Safety Emergencies
Red emergency telephones are located on each level. In case of a lost child, medical or safety emergency, go to the phone nearest you and pick up the handset. The phone will auto-dial the museum’s security department.

Public Phones
Located on Level 1 near the Concierge Desk.

Restrooms
Located on Level 1 in the Welcome Center, in the Sunburst Atrium, and behind the south elevators on the Lower Level and Levels 3 and 4. Family restrooms are on Level 2, near the entrance to Passport to the World and Dinosphere.

Special Needs
Provisions include a sidewalk ramp and restroom facilities. All exhibits are accessible except the tool car and log cabin. If you have special needs, call (317) 334-4000 prior to your visit. Our TDD number is (317) 920-2020. A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available for checkout at the Coat Check.

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