The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has named a 29-year veteran of the attraction to be its new president and CEO.

The 1920s Drake building received historic designation last year but the museum is now challenging that move.

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded 18 grants totaling more than $43 million to museums and other cultural institutions across the U.S. to develop exhibitions and other programs that portray the role of religion in the society.

The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis says it will close temporarily as a precautionary measure from Saturday, March 14, through Saturday, March 28, 2020

From WFYI's Arts and Culture desk, Taylor Bennett speaks with Vice President of Experience Development and Family Learning Jennifer Pace Robinson about the expansion.

Museum leaders say the building sites will be used for additional parking while they consider future options for the land.

The indoor/outdoor Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience aims to get children excited about good health habits.

The new Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience includes 12 outdoor and three indoor exhibits with activities from a variety of sports.

The newest exhibit at the Children's Museum highlights interactive circus arts.

The annual awards recognizes five young people who have created and implemented a project to help others.