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Extra! is published by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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Features, Programs, Events Calendar 14–15 Special Events 18–19 For Our Members 20–21 Program Guide 25–27 Kids Pages 28–29

PrESIdEnT and CEOJeffrey H. Patchen

dIrECTOr OF MUSEUM MEMBErSHIPErika Evans

aSSOCIaTE VICE PrESIdEnT dESIGn and MarKETInG CrEaTIVEned Shaw

GUEST dESIGnErLexi Klein

GraPHICS PrOdUCTIOn ManaGErBrigette Burke

SEnIOr EdITOr/WrITEranne robinson

dIGITaL MEdIa PrOdUCTIOn ManaGErdave rust

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Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends ExperienceComing Spring 2018!

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American POP and DANCE!The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture

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Jeffrey H. PatchenPresident and CEO

President’s Message

New World-Class Science Experiences to Inspire New Generations

Family learning opportunities in the arts and humanities are being greatly enriched at The Children’s Museum thanks to two extraordinary developments: the opening of The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture on June 17, and our recent announcement that the museum will be the new home of of the National Art Museum of Sport.

Intergenerational Learning The Children’s Museum has a rich history of presenting experiences that highlight trends from American popular culture. From Star Wars film props to exhibits like Inside Hollywood Film & TV and Transformers: Robots in Disguise, children and families are drawn to these experiences, and with good reason: they are accessible and meaningful to multiple generations, from young children to great-grandparents.

Because of this intergenerational appeal, the arts and pop culture are great springboards for conversation, allowing us to both share and build memories as families. With the new Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture, we will offer artifacts, exhibits, and interactives to help all ages become more aware of the influence popular culture can have on our lives.

Permanent and Temporary ExhibitsThe Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture will include two spaces. The first will be a 2,800-square-foot gallery featuring American POP, a permanent exhibit showcasing changing displays of comics and art, toys, fashions, TV and film costumes and props, and popular music artifacts from our vast collection. American POP will introduce visitors to common popular culture themes and how storylines change over time.

A second, 7,000-square foot gallery will be devoted to changing temporary exhibits that offer in-depth explorations of topics in American arts and popular culture, beginning with DANCE! For more information about these exciting exhibits, see pages 8 and 9.

The National Art Museum of SportOn May 3, the Boards of Trustees of The Children’s Museum and the National Art Museum of Sport gathered for a very special announcement: the gift of the National Art Museum of Sport (NAMOS) to The Children’s Museum. Works from the collection will be displayed in the Efroymson Pavilion within the Riley Children’s Heath Sports Legends Experience, opening in spring 2018.

NAMOS is a collection of more than 900 paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and drawings and will give the museum a unique opportunity to unite and connect the arts and humanities with the science of health, fitness, movement, and sport. For more information about NAMOS and to view works from the collection, see pages 6 and 7.

Extraordinary family learning opportunities such as those offered by The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture and the National Art Museum of Sport would not be possible without the support of generous donors. It is in part because of all those who give—gifts both large and small—that The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is, and will continue to be, the biggest and best in the world!

Jeffrey H. Patchen President and CEO

2017 Brings Extraordinary Family Learning in the ArtsMuseum announces opening of The Galleries for american arts and Popular Culture and gift of the national art Museum of Sport

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Be one of the first to get unlimited access to the museum in addition to the new 7.5-acre Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience!

The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience will include: •Indoorandoutdoorexperiencesincludingbothpermanentandtemporarygalleries •12keyinteractivesportsareas •Daytimeandeveninghours •Walkingpath

Visit sportslegends.childrensmuseum.org for more information.

Starting in June, current membership prices will increase by $20 to include the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience. renew your membership by May 31 to lock in the Spring membership rate.

Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience is made possible through lead gift support from riley Children’s at Indiana University Health; The Herbert Simon Family Foundation/Pacers Foundation/The Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation; Old national Bank; Lilly Endowment Inc.; Efroymson Family Fund; Henry and Christine Camferdam; The Children’s Museum Guild;

Elizabeth Bracken Wiese and J. Frederic Wiese Jr.; The Indianapolis Colts; nCaa; dr. and Mrs. George rapp, dr. and Mrs. John rapp, and Mr. James and dr. Patricia rapp; Jane and Steve Marmon; Indy Fuel; The Saturday Evening Post Society; Kohler Co.; White Oak Foundation (John and Sarah Lechleiter); Katharine and richard Kruse; Indianapolis Motor Speedway/

Hulman and Company; Hans and nila Steck; The Indianapolis Indians; Gina and Jim Bremner; Boris and Marian Meditch; Gary and rebecca aletto; Seymour and rheta Holt; Fern W. roesch; Pepsi; Susan Haines; Philip and dorothea Genetos; Sterrett Family Foundation; Shiel Sexton Company, Inc.; randy and Janet Belden; Bruce and Jamie McCaw; Lewis/Stitle Families;

nicholas H. noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation; Lacy Foundation; Jamie P. Merisotis and Colleen T. O’Brien; John and Kathy ackerman; Caltrider Family; Jack and Susie Sogard; and John H. Holliday.

Extraordinary Experiences

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Membership!


The future is building at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis! The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience will get the whole family moving with awesome interactive sports activities everyone can enjoy. And as a member, you’ll pay one price to visit the main museum and the sports experience for a full year! Featuring 12 unique sports areas, Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience will open in the spring of 2018.

BasketballWill you beat the shot-clock challenge or take the passing challenge at the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever Basketball Experience? Get your head in the game with 16 baskets for people of all sizes and abilities!

FootballEveryone can be a gridiron great at the Indianapolis Colts Football Experience! Take part in the kicking and passing accuracy challenges and test your maneuvering skills by running the gauntlet of tackle dummies.

GolfChildren and families can hit the links at the Pete and Alice Dye Golf Experience presented by Henry and Christine Camferdam. Using specially designed putters, play 9 holes or practice your putting!

BaseballGo for a home run at Wiese Field donated by Elizabeth Bracken Wiese and J. Frederic Wiese Jr. Step into a miniature stadium for an inning or two using special equipment!

Tennis Ace the game at The Seymour and Rheta Holt Tennis Center! Learn the basics of rallying using special equipment on shorter courts designed for children (plus one full-size court).

Hockey Step into the rink of the Indy Fuel Hockey Experience to practice your puck handling and shooting skills on an artificial hockey surface.

Pedal Car Oval Racing Experience Go for the checkered flag at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pedal Car Racetrack Experience. Pick your own set of wheels and race your pedal car to the finish.

Pedal Car Drag Racing Experience Test your reaction time at the Pedal Car Drag Racing Experience! Hit the track in special pedal cars representing dragsters.

GET IN THE GAME

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RILEY CHILDREN’S HEALTH SPORTS LEGENDS EXPERIENCE

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Soccer Go after your goals! Learn soccer fundamentals and score a few goals through the “shooter tutors” while learning about skills needed to be a soccer legend.

RunningA shock-absorbent track will cushion strides at the Jane and Steve Marmon Running Experience! Jog, run, or race your way to better fitness!

Fitness Path Get in your daily steps as you walk the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience perimeter on the Cory SerVaas Fitness Path. Make sure to stop at the five exercise stations along the way to strengthen your core, arms, and legs.

Tree House of SportsClimb to new heights in The Children’s Museum Guild’s Fantasy Tree House of Sports. Venture high into the sky to platforms that overlook the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience.

Avenue of ChampionsAt the Old National Bank Sports Legends Avenue of Champions, be inspired by stories of acclaimed athletes and sports lovers with Indiana connections!

Sports Legends Plaza and Pavilion Open year-round, The Efroymson Plaza and Pavilion will offer indoor interactive exhibits focused on sports, fitness, and health.

LEGENDS IN THE MAKING

PRESEASON PARTY

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 7–10 P.M.

S AV E T H E DAT ES AV E T H E DAT E

WITH SPECIAL GuEST

ANDREW LuCk

SATuRDAY, JuLY 22, 20177-10 P.M.

Join us for our preseason party celebrating The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, opening Spring 2018.

Enjoy food, drinks, and sports activities for the whole family!

For details and tickets visit childrensmuseum.org/preseason.LEARN MORE

To learn more about the exciting new Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience

and how you can help make it happen, visit sportslegends.childrensmuseum.org

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Baseball great Jackie robinson jumping high to catch the ball, the incomparable golfer “Slammin’ Sammy” Snead hitting a drive, and the legendary tennis pro arthur ashe finishing a graceful backhand . . . these are just a few of the inspiring images that make up the national art Museum of Sport (naMOS) and its collection of art.

On May 3, The Children’s Museum proudly announced that it has been given the national art Museum of Sport

and its collection, which will be permanently featured in the Efroymson Pavilion within the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, opening in spring 2018.

naMOS and its collection encompass more than 900 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs that capture the spirit, endurance, and resilience of humankind. It includes works by american masters, such as George Bellows, Frank Benson, Winslow Homer, and more. The collection also features distinguished portraits by artists Leroy neiman, donald Moss, and ray Ellis of many world-renowned athletes, such as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bobby Orr, Johnny Unitas, and arnold Palmer.

A Hands-On ApproachHands-on and interactive activities and programs will be part of the naMOS experience. Children and families will be able to see exciting works from the collection and also draw, paint, and sculpt their own works of art in a special naMOS studio area. additionally, costumed professional actor interpreters will interact with visitors, offering historical background to the artworks and the moments in time they represent.

Now Part of The Children’s Museum

The National Art Museum of Sport


a concept drawing of the art Studio, where families will create their own works of art inspired by sport. Top of page: The national art Museum of Sport will be featured in Efroymson Pavilion.

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The History of NAMOSThe naMOS collection was founded in 1959in new York City by Germaine G. Glidden, a portrait artist and champion squash player. naMOS held its inaugural exhibition in 1968 at Madison Square Garden, followed by an exhibit at the 1968 Winter Olympics.

In 1987, naMOS exhibited at the 10th Pan american Games, held in Indianapolis, and in 1991 officially moved to Indianapolis,exhibiting in the Bank One/Chase Tower (now Salesforce Tower). In 1994, the collection moved to the IUPUI University Place Conference Center, where it was displayed until 2012 when the center was remodeled. Since 2012, the collection has been in storage at the nCaa headquarters while a permanent home was sought. That search has now ended, as naMOS and the collection will be permanently displayed at The Children’s Museum!

Babe Ruth, American Icon by Michael Schact

Bathers by Winslow Homer

Casey Stengall by rhoda Sherbell

Arthur Ashe by donald Moss

Jackie Robinson photograph by anonymousFrench Connection by Leroy nieman


From Batman to Barbie, from comic books to cowboy boots, from Star Wars to star fashions popular culture is all around us, and it influences our lives today just as as it has for generations.

now The Children’s Museum is shining the spotlight on american pop culture so that families can share memories and consider the influence of pop culture in their lives.

Opening June 17 as part of The Galleries for american arts and Popular Culture, American

POP will help families and children explore how books, art, comics, TV, movies, music, fashion, toys, and more shape our desires. Featuring objects and artifacts from the museum’s vast collection, this permanent exhibit will be a great conversation starter between generations.

A Familiar StoryHave you ever found yourself watching a brand-new movie, but you know exactly how it’s going to end? For example, if Batman is alone and cornered by a dozen bad guys,

what’s going to happen? (answer: He will beat them all, one by one.)

You already knew the answer because pop culture storylines transcend time—they are reborn from one generation to the next. American POP will offer a digital interactive look at film and TV storylines that will let you predict (and check) the endings. Inside the exhibit, you will also:

• See comics from the Max Simon Comic Book Collection

• Put yourself in a digital comic book scene

• Explore toys and memorabilia from the museum’s newly acquired Batman collection

• See iconic outfits worn by music stars or in popular films

• discover how superheroes like Wonder Woman have changed with the times

• and more!

The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture are made possible through lead gift support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., Mel and Bren Simon, Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Gerald and Dorit Paul, Thelma L. “T” Wilds, Sharon W. Doiron, and Shirley S. Bryant.

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Are you ready totwirl and swirl,tap and clap,plié and point,and move your feet to the beat? Then you’re ready for DANCE!—an all-new interactive exhibit that lets families explore dance through the decades and around the world.

What do you think of when you hear the word dance? Ballet? Salsa? Dancing with the Stars? dancing with your friends? The Chicken noodle Soup?

dance is all of those things, and much, much more! For thousands of years, people all over the world have come together to perform and enjoy dance. Why? Because dancing is an important way for people to tell stories, express emotions, and build relationships.

In DANCE! you’ll see amazing dance costumes and learn about unique styles of dance from cultures around the world. You’ll also explore popular american dances through time. and you’ll get to learn the steps yourself and perform for your family and friends!

DANCE! is presented in The Galleries for american arts and Popular Culture, which are made possible through lead gift support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., Mel and Bren Simon, allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Gerald and dorit Paul, Thelma L. “T” Wilds, Sharon W. doiron, and Shirley S. Bryant.

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Join the fun in this one-of-a-kind exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Circus—Starring YOU! Enter into a world of glittering color, and be surrounded by a swirl of fun and action! As you enter, you are greeted by a vintage circus bandwagon and authentic historical posters. Learn the history of over 100 years of the circus and its famous performers, including acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils. A rare and delightful toy Humpty Dumpy Circus, a beautiful painted circus wagon wheel, and antique woodcarvings set the stage for the experience that awaits you. Go ahead and clown around! Once inside, you’re invited to test your strength, your skill, and yes, your silliness on a unicycle and other classic circus props. Dress up as a ringmaster or acrobat with the help of costumes and props. What kind of performer will you be? You decide! It’s fun!

Get in the act! Try your hand at juggling, twirling on a Lyra ring, balancing on a Rolla Bolla, or standing on a Roman Ladder. Don’t know what a Rolla Bolla is? Come and find out! Walk the virtual tightrope! With a virtual reality headset placed over your eyes, you’ll step into the shoes of a tightrope performer and have the experience of walking the tightrope high above the audience. The roar of the crowd will applaud your outstanding performance. Be careful when you look down . . . it’s a real thrill!

Welcome to the Big Top! Prepare to experience a thrill like never before—and you’re the star!

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The Humpty Dumpty CircusLively and entertaining, this Humpty Dumpty Circus is considered a work of American folk art. Created by the A. Schoenhut Company, the characters are made of painted wood and are ball-jointed—strung together with elastic to allow them to be moved into different positions. The Humpty Dumpty Circus and its performers were popular toys from 1903 into the late 1920s. The company ceased operation in 1935.

Share Your Act With Us!We LOVE seeing the whole family take part in the show in Circus—Starring YOU! Share your best shots with us at #atTCM!Walk the

Tightrope!

Balance on the Rolla Bolla!

Swing on the Lyra!

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Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages! Join us for the biggest, grandest spectacle ever seen: The Human Cannonball.

Join the Ringmaster in the Sunburst Atrium for this death-defying spectacle. Volunteers from the Atrium audience will be selected to assist in this amazing circus act. It’s your chance to be the star of the show!

Imagine the thrill of being shot from a cannon. Up, up, up toward the sky The Human Cannonball goes—you’ve got to see it to believe it!

Before the big moment, you’ll be entertained by Professor Wiggles’ Canine Academy, featuring Fifi and her impressive troop of (human volunteer) proficient pooches and competent canines!

For dates and times of upcoming performances of The Human Cannonball Sunburst Atrium show, visit childrensmuseum.org/calendar.

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From left: Fifi, Professor Wiggles, and the Ringmaster.

It’s the finest in family entertainment!A marvel of magnificent proportions!

A circus stunt of sheer delight!

DON’T MISS THE HUMAN CANNONBALL!

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GUS GRISSOM AND LIBERTY BELL 7

In 1961, naSa astronaut and Indiana native Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan “Gus” Grissom became

the second american to fly into space aboard the Project Mercury capsule he named Liberty Bell 7.

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July

June

May

Fri. 28 After Dark Event

‘80s Pop!$20 members

$25 nonmembers21+ only

Sat.6First Saturday

Member Morning

Sat. 3First Saturday Member Morning

Fri. 2After Dark EventUnder the Big Top!$20 members$25 nonmembers, 21+ only

Fri. 16Member PreviewAmerican POP and DANCE!

Tues. 27Gruff! beginsLilly Theater

Sat. 10 *Family Program:Out-of-this-World

Space Design$2.50/$5 members

$3/$6 nonmembersages 6+

Sat. 17American POP

and DANCE! Opening Day

Thurs. 1$5 First Thursday with

Juneteenth Celebration

Thurs. 4$5 First Thursday

Fri. 12Member PreviewHot Wheels™: Race to Win™

Thurs. 18 *Homeschool Program Geology $4/$8 members $5/$10 nonmembers ages 4+


Sat. 29National Dance Day

Thurs. 6 $5 First Thursday Sat. 8

*Family Program: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Beat $5/$10 members $6/$12 nonmembers ages 6+

Fri. 21REX: Real Voices. EXtraordinary Ideas.Share Your Muse$5 for ages 18 and upages 8+

Sat. 1 First Saturday Member Morning

Sat. 13 Exhibit Opening Day

Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™

Sat. 20 Lemonade Day


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Aug.Sat. 5 First Saturday Member Morning


Sat. 19 PlayFit

Mon. 21 *Homeschool Program

The Great American Solar Eclipse $4/$8 members

$5/$10 nonmembers ages 4+

Sat. 26 Preschool Production

Three Billy Goats GruffLilly Theater

ages 4+

Sat. 2 First Saturday

Member Morning

Preschool ProductionThree Billy Goats Gruff

Lilly Theaterages 4+

Fri. 8 After Dark EventWeird Science!$20 members$25 nonmembers21+ only


Fri. 25Members Play Late

*Family Program: Beyond the Paleo Window $13 members $16.25 nonmembers ages 6+

Poster on

other side!

Pull me out!

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Thurs. 21 *Homeschool Program Marionettes and Movement $4/$8 members $5/$10 nonmembers ages 4+

Sat. 23 *Premier Family Event Indiana Cave Experience Marengo Cave and Blue Spring Caverns $50/$66 members $55/$73 nonmembers ages 4+

About This CalendarFor complete details about these events and programs, visit

childrensmuseum.org or see Special Events, For Our Members, The Power of Giving, and the Program Guide in this issue of Extra!

* Family and Homeschool programs require advance registration. Please register soon to ensure your spot; call 317-334-4000 or visit

childrensmuseum.org/programs. availability depends upon enrollment.

Sat. 16 International

Talk Like a Pirate Day

*Family Program:Geology Rocks!

$5/$10 members$6/$12 nonmembers

ages 6+

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May 13–July 30

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Feel the Speed! Go the Distance! Finish a Winner!It’s real racing fun that puts you in the driver’s seat!

Let Us See You in the Winner’s Circle!Share photos of your family having fun!

May is racing month in Indianapolis, and now you can experience the thrill of racing for yourself! Join your family and friends at The Children’s Museum for Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™.

Experience life in the fast lane! This fan-favorite exhibit is returning to give young race car drivers and their families the thrill of high-speed racing.

Enjoy a front-row seat to excitement! Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most dynamic racing leagues including IndYCar, Formula One, stock car, and nHra drag racing.

Test your skills! design the fastest turbo-charged race machine for track conditions, and test your tire-changing speed in the family Pit Stop Challenge.

Rev up your knowledge! discover the science, technology, engineering, and math that goes into high-speed racing.

Finish a champion! race down custom-made Hot Wheels® track with real Hot Wheels cars, and then pose for a victory photo in the Winner’s Circle!

Buckle up and make a date to race at Hot Wheels: Race To Win!

See you at the 500 Festival Parade!Saturday, May 27, 2017, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the spectacular Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™ float from The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis at the IPL 500 Festival Parade!


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Special EventsHot Wheels™: Race to Win™ Exhibit Opening DaySaturday, May 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and hold on tight as we open our Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™ exhibit celebrating speed, safety, design, and power! Get revved up for special performances, activities, and the occasional pit stop!HOT WHEELS and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

Lemonade DaySaturday, May 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.This nationwide event teaches kids the skills they will need to be successful in business and in life. Purchase a glass of lemonade from a stand created by the students in the museum’s After-School Explorers program! JuneteenthThursday, June 1, 4–8 p.m.Celebrate family and freedom for the commemoration of Juneteenth during $5 First Thursday! Learn more about this historical day of significance with exciting activities and performances, including the Freetown Village Signers. On the First Thursday of each month, the museum has extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m., and nonmembers may visit for $5 per person. Members are always admitted free of charge!

DANCE! and American POP Opening Day Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Leap, twirl, and tap your way into our opening day celebration for The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture featuring the brand-new DANCE! and American POP exhibits. Dust off those dancing shoes and have your jazz hands ready to show your excitement! Make sure to stop by our special activities.

REX: Real Voices. EXtraordinary Ideas.Share Your MuseFriday, July 21, 7–9 p.m.Join us in Lilly Theater for an evening of insightful talks by teen members of the Museum Apprentice Program. This event will feature performers, artists, and speakers collaborating to share big ideas and fresh perspectives on a variety of topics, from local concerns to global initiatives. Tickets available at the door: $5 ages 18 and up; free for ages 17 and under. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

National Dance Day Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.It’s time to get up and groove! Celebrate National Dance Day at The Children’s Museum with special dance performances throughout the day. Learn the official National Dance Day choreography and participate in a mass performance with dancers from around the city. All skill levels are welcome and everyone is encouraged to participate!

PlayFit Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Join us for an indoor fitness extravaganza!Celebrate healthy choices and active play with special activities.

International Talk Like a Pirate DaySaturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Arrr! Come aboard as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Learn to talk like a pirate and enjoy special activities highlighting swashbucklin’ pirates o’ old. Join special guests Hogeye Navvy and dance a good ol’ pirate jig with their high sea tunes!

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Lilly Theater

Preschool ProductionThree Billy Goats GruffAug. 26 and Sept. 2, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.15–20 minutes; Pre-K+; 40 seatsWritten by Krista LayfieldMusic by A. J. Morrison

In this guided experience led by actors, children and their families will add a soundtrack to the familiar story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff using authentic musicalinstruments. In this participatory storytelling, children and families will select instruments that make varied sounds and experiment with musical concepts including rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and musical form.Limited seating. Call 317-334-4000 to reserve your space.

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$5 First Thursday NightsMay 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 4–8 p.m.It’s fun for everyone! The first Thursday of each month The Children’s Museum has extended hours until 8 p.m. and admission for nonmembers is just $5 per person.

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This activity made possible, in part, with support from the Indiana Arts Commission and the

National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Members Can Reserve Tickets For advance tickets to Lilly Theater shows, visit

childrensmuseum.org or call 317-334-4000. Day-of-show tickets are available at the Lower Level ticket booth starting

at 10 a.m. There is a limit of 10 tickets per member household.

Gruff!June 27–Aug. 6, 2017Tuesday through Sunday, 1 and 3 p.m.ASL-interpreted performance Aug. 5, 1 p.m.45 minutes; ages 6+Limited capacityCreated by Doppleskope Ora Fruchter & Christopher ScheerMusic by Toby Singer & Ora Fruchter

A new family musical . . . with goats! All the goats in the junkyard know the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff—or do they? In this interactive, puppet-filled musical, a young goat leaves the junkyard for the first time and stumbles into the fantastical land of the trolls. There she learns about the wonder of the natural world, and a new adventure begins in which trolls and goats learn to live and play together. Adults will love it too!


First Saturday Member Mornings: May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 9–10 a.m. Enjoy all your favorite exhibits during Member Mornings on the first Saturday of every month when the entire museum opens an hour early, exclusively for you, our members! Ride the Carousel and beat the crowds.

Preregistration is not required. Just present your membership card and a photo ID at the entrance gate on Level 1. Exhibit Previews: Members Only Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™, Friday, May 12 American POP and DANCE!, June 16 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Bring your family for a members-only exploration of the newest exhibits from The Children’s Museum. Just present your member ID card at the exhibit entrance. Members Play Late! Friday, Aug. 25 The entire museum will stay open until 8 p.m. exclusively for members! Select stations in the Food Court will be open until 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is not required. If arriving before 5 p.m., request a Play Late sticker at the Concierge Desk or Member Services Counter.

For Our Members

The Children's Museum Preschool •Exhibitvisitseachdaybeforethemuseumis open to the public •Object-basedlearningwithpiecesfromthe museum’s collection •Hands-onactivitiesrelatedtomath,science, art, literacy, and sensory skills •Exclusiveoutdoorplayground!Member families receive a 20% discount on tuition! Enroll now for the 2017–18 school year! Visit childrensmuseum.org/preschool for a virtual tour. register by calling 317-334-4000 or visit the museum Concierge desk. a nonrefundable $100 deposit is required at the time of registration.

Visit Tip: Plan-Ahead Pricing Is Here!Tell your friends! For those purchasing admission tickets, Plan-Ahead Pricing offers more options that fit within everyone’s budget, if you buy in advance online to lock in the lowest price.

Membership remains a flat rate, and it is still your best value! It allows you to visit as often as you want and whenever you like—for one low price all year.

Museum members benefit from a 10% discount on admission tickets for guests, which are subject to Plan-Ahead Pricing. To purchase these tickets online you need your membership number (found on your membership card) to create an online account at childrensmuseum.org/user/register. The discounted rate will automatically apply to the amount shown in your cart (if you’re logged in with a valid membership). You can also make additional ticket purchases at the Box Office when you show your membership card, or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-820-6214.

NEW! For more information about your membership benefits including your guest admission discount, visit childrensmuseum.org/join/faq.

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Special Offer from Beef & Boards Dinner TheatreShrek The MusicalMay 14–July 2Offer Valid May 18–June 18$7.50 OFF regular adults ticket price for dinner and the show

$10 OFF regular children’s ticket price (ages 3–12) for dinner and the show

This Tony Award-winning fairy tale is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and brings all the great characters to life! Tickets include dinner, show, coffee, tea, lemonade and tax. To take advantage of this discounted ticket offer, call Beef & Boards Box Office at 317-872-9664 and use CODE 604 for adults and CODE 605 for children. Offer is not valid on prior reservations, or with any other discount. Subject to availability. Advance reservations required. For a full performance calendar and more information about Shrek the Musical and Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, please visit beefandboards.com.

Community Connections

June Members Save 10% on a Birthday Party

Call 317-334-4000 for more information and to book your next

party. Provide member number at time of reservation to

receive discount.

Valid June 1–30, 2017. Not valid with any other offer.

Not valid on previous party reservations

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July Buy One, Get One Half Off!

Receive 50% off one youth registration when you register

a youth for a summer program. Registrations must be for the

same program. All youths must be accompanied by an adult.

Valid July 1–31, 2017. Not valid with any other offer.

Excludes Dinosaur Dig.

Not valid on previous purchases.

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August One Free Small Frozen Yogurt

with the Purchase of $10 or More of Food/Beverage in the Food Court.

Valid only on day of purchase. Show receipt at Carousel Confections.

Valid Aug. 1–30, 2017.

Not valid with any other offer.

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The Power Of Giving

Those unforgettable moments when new connections are made, curiosity is sparked, and family memories are etched. This happens daily at The Children’s Museum, and lives are transformed.

With even a small gift you can give the museum to those who need it most. Donations provide reduced

or free admission for school groups, educators, and low-income Indiana families and support the community through the museum’s neighborhood initiatives.

Make a Tax-Deductible Gift Today!

Online: Visit childrensmuseum.org/donate.

By phone: Call 317-334-3215.

Make your donation go further with a Matching Gift!

If your employer offers a matching gift program, please consider making the museum a beneficiary of your benefit!

Opening Celebration for The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture Friday, June 166:30–9 p.m. Museum donors are invited to this exclusive event celebrating our newest exhibits, DANCE! and American POP, featured in The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture.

Look for details in your mail and email soon!

For questions contact Josephina Latuszek at [email protected] or for Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities contact Allen McClendon at [email protected].

The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture are made possible through lead gift support from Lilly Endowment, Inc., Mel and Bren Simon, Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Gerald and Dorit Paul, Thelma L. “T” Wilds, Sharon W. Doiron, and Shirley S. Bryant.

Save the Date!

CondolencesThe Family of George R. “Dick” Denny

The Family of William P. Diener

The Family of Mary Kathleen Jay

The Family of Julia Lello Lacy

The Family of Charles E. Stimming Jr.

The Family of Ralph E. Strubbe

The Family of Judith Roberts Thomas

Your Gift Changes Everything!


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Thank you to our generous Museum by Moonlight sponsors for making our event—held Feb. 25, 2017—an extraordinary success!

Presenting SponsorAmerican Funds from Capital Group

PricewaterhouseCoopersRicoh IndyStar Indy ElevenAntique Helper

Old National Bank Sun King BrewingPepsiRNDCRaidious

Supporting Sponsors

This Best of Indy award-winning event series is back; it’s exclusively for adults 21 and older and occurs after the museum closes to visitors. Grab a drink, mingle with friends or coworkers, and enjoy this one-of-a-kind lineup along with museum favorites like Dinosphere and Take Me There®: China!

Event PartnerMember ticket

price only $20Tickets on sale now at childrensmuseum.org/after-dark

Friday, June 2, 6–10 p.m. • Under the Big Top! Experience Circus—Starring YOU!

Meet circus performers, “walk” a virtual reality tightrope, and get into the act!

Friday, July 28, 6–10 p.m. • ’80s Pop!Take the DeLorean back in time and check out

American POP and DANCE! in The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture!

Friday, Sept. 8, 6–10 p.m. • Weird Science! Test your nerd status with science-themed

activities while exploring Dow AgroSciences ScienceWorks, Beyond Spaceship Earth, and

Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater.

After Dark


Events

Schedule a tour today! Call 317-334-3800 or email [email protected].

The museum is perfect for weddings, corporate events, family celebrations, bar/bat mitzvahs, and so much more, with five floors of fun for 6 to 6,000 guests. Our nationally recognized events team will make your event easy and individualized. It’s sure to be one you will remember and be proud of for years.

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Join us for family learning fun! To register call 317-334-4000 or go to childrensmuseum.org/programs

May | June | July | Aug. | Sept.

Family Programs Go Beyond the Exhibit by participating in one of the museum’s unique family programs. Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the exhibits by learning from experts, viewing items from our vast collection, and going Beyond the Exhibit.

Classes may be cancelled due to low registration. All program participants must register. Program fees do not include nonmember museum admission.

Beyond the Exhibit: Out-of-this-World Space Design Blast off for fun with this family program all about space! Join our design crew to solve interstellar problems developed by NASA. Help design a satellite to discover new areas of the universe and create a space suit to explore unknown planets. Start your work at the museum and continue it at home in your own design workbook.

Date: Saturday, June 10 Time: 10:30 a.m.–noon Fee: $5 member youth $2.50 member adult $6 nonmember youth $3 nonmember adult Ages: 6 and up with registered adult*The material contained in Beyond Spaceship Earth: International Space Station is based upon work supported by NASA under award Number NNX14AD06A. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Beyond the Exhibit: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Beat Grab your tiny dancer and head to The Children’s Museum for this fun dance experience! Learn about the dances that have shaped different times and places around the world. Learn some new moves and dance along with your family. Make a silhouette of yourself in your favorite pose. Dance all the way to this fun, family experience! No dance experience required.

Date: Saturday, July 8 Time: 10:30 a.m.–noon Fee: $10 member youth $5 member adult $12 nonmember youth $6 nonmember adult Ages: 6 and up with registered adult

Beyond the Exhibit: Beyond the Paleo Window Explore the Cretaceous world and learn about the tools used in the lab, create a cast using a mold from a dinosaur fossil, examine the Triceratops skull, and tour our Natural Science Collections area! Hear tales of adventure from our Family Dinosaur Digs in South Dakota.

Date: Friday, Aug. 25 Time: 5:30–7 p.m. Fee: $13 members $16.25 nonmembers Ages: 6 and up with registered adult

Beyond the Exhibit: Geology Rocks! Do you love learning about the different physical parts of our Earth? If so, then you’ll love this program, which absolutely rocks! Discover the treasure hidden in your own geode. Study plate tectonics in a deliciously edible way. Create your own rock candy kit to make a tasty treat at home. Don’t take this program for “granite”—see why rocks are so much fun!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 16 Time: 10:30 a.m.–noon Fee: $10 member youth $5 member adult $12 nonmember youth $6 nonmember adult Ages: 6 and up with registered adult

Homeschool Programs The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers engaging programs for homeschool families that relate to museum exhibits and support state and national academic standards. All program participants above the age of 2 must register. Program fees do not include nonmember museum admission.

Geology Are you ready to rock (rocks and minerals, that is)? Learn all about the science of geology using food. Study plate tectonics and layers of the Earth, and break open your very own geode. Discover the difference between rocks, minerals, and crystals, and learn how to make your own rock candy at home.

Date: Thursday, May 18 Time: 10–11:30 a.m. or 1–2:30 p.m. Fee: $8 member youth $4 member adult $10 nonmember youth $5 nonmember adult Ages: 6 and up with registered adult

The Great American Solar EclipseGet ready for a special experience just for homeschoolers! North America is gearing up for the Great American Solar Eclipse, and Indiana will be right in the center of the action. According to experts, “The moon completely blocks the sun and daylight becomes a deep twilight, creating a scene of unimaginable beauty.” Join us to witness this beautiful spectacle and learn what makes it so special.

Date: Monday, Aug. 21 Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m. Fee: $8 member youth $4 member adult $10 nonmember youth $5 nonmember adult Ages: 4 and up with registered adult

Marionettes and Movement Discover a new way to experience dance with marionettes! Learn the tricks of the trade from a local puppeteer and find out how your muscles work through the motion of a marionette. Explore and replicate different dance styles from around the world to the music of Grammy-nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan and see how music is recorded. Come and dance the day away with us.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 21 Time: 10–11:30 a.m. or 1–2:30 p.m. Fee: $8 member youth $4 member adult $10 nonmember youth $5 nonmember adult Ages: 4 and up with a registered adult


Premier Family Event Indiana Cave ExperienceCome and explore the caves of southern Indiana with The Children’s Museum! On this charter bus tour, our first stop will be Marengo Cave, a U.S. National Natural Landmark, which was the inspiration behind our cave in ScienceWorks. While at Marengo, we will take guided tours of their two different cave systems and learn about stalagmites, flowstones, and the mineral composition of caves. Enjoy a delicious pizza lunch at Marengo Cave before

setting off for Bluespring Caverns. At Bluespring Caverns, you will experience caving in a whole new way—on a boat! Experience total darkness and catch a glimpse of animal life within a cave. Learn about Indiana’s geological past from experts while you are in the field. Sit back, relax, and let us be your guide

to the exploration of a whole different world right beneath your feet!

* Please note—Marengo Cave and Bluespring Caverns are not wheelchair-accessible. Both walking tours will involve steep steps and slopes. Strollers are not allowed within the cave systems.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 23 Time: 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Fee: $50 member youth $66 member adult $55 nonmember youth $73 nonmember adult Ages: 4 and up with a registered adult

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Family Outreach Nights for Your School or Organization Bringing Extraordinary Learning Experiences to You!

The Children’s Museum will teach families with children in Grades K–5 about making a difference, water, dinosaurs, the world of archaeology, glass art, health and fitness, or modern-day China. Experience Beyond Spaceship Earth, our newest outreach program about living and working in space!

The Children’s Museum will provide: •Museumeducatorstosetupallactivities,trainvolunteers, and facilitate presentations •Allactivitysupplies •Familylearninghandouts

Date: Wednesdays, September–May Cost: Up to 250 people, $525 Up to 400 people, $675*

*Outreach programs are limited to a 60-mile radius from the museum. Outreach programs booked for January and February are limited to a 30-mile radius.

For more information about program content, contact Andrew Cohee at [email protected] or visit childrensmuseum.org/school-outreach. To check availability and register for an outreach program, contact Valerie Wells, reservation specialist, at 317-334-3317.

New Birthday Party Options!

Make your birthday celebration one to remember when you plan a birthday party at The Children’s Museum! The “all-Inclusive” party includes the following for 15 guests:

Members get a discount! Visit childrensmuseum.org/birthday.

•Admissiontickets

•Carouselrides

•Themeddecorations

•Pizzaandlemonade

You can also choose the “Build Your Own” option with many a la carte selections to create the perfect celebration. Call 317-334-4000 for more information and to book your next party.


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