Articles tagged as: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
October 21, 2025
Indianapolis artist wins regional award for disabled creators, 'through my artwork, I can do anything'
Inside Johnson Simon’s studio at the Harrison Center in downtown Indianapolis, dozens of vibrant colored paintings line the walls.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Federal funding cuts to Indiana Humanities cause halt in grant distribution for local programs
Indiana Humanities was originally awarded $1.3 million from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) this fiscal year. However, the U.S. The Department of Government Efficiency terminated the funding this month.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indianapolis finalizes purchase of historic Drake building
The City of Indianapolis has acquired a historic apartment building that stood at the center of a four-year disagreement.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
Local musician brings special concert to children's museum
A local musician is the only Hoosier recipient of a national grant that champions cultural equity and formal innovation in the performing arts.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2022
Burst pipe prompts Indianapolis museum to close for cleanup
Staff with the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis said a frozen sprinkler line had burst, flooding the Welcome Center in the museum.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2022
City looks to buy Drake apartment building
The city of Indianapolis will try to acquire the historic apartment building on Indianapolis’ north side.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Indianapolis Children's Museum Selects New President/CEO
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has named a 29-year veteran of the attraction to be its new president and CEO.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2021
The Future Of Drake Building Unknown
The 1920s Drake building received historic designation last year but the museum is now challenging that move.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2020
Lilly Endowment Awards $43M For Museum Religion Exhibits
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.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020
Children's Museum To Close Temporarily
The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis says it will close temporarily as a precautionary measure from Saturday, March 14, through Saturday, March 28, 2020
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