Small Wonders: Space Exploration July 10 & 13, 2019 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Small Wonders is a monthly program that builds your child’s sense of wonder and playfulness as they engage in storytelling, hands-on activities, music, movement and art. This month, your little ones will explore space and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing! After an interactive story time, we will engineer our own rockets to launch, create a starry masterpiece, and practice our astronaut skills. Other activities include, a space sensory experience and making our own constellations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Who would enjoy this program? Children ages 3 – 5 Price: $9/members, $12/non-members Tickets: Member tickets | Non-member tickets | Call 317.232.1637 | At the door Other program dates: This program is offered July 10 and July 13 at 10 a.m. both days. Questions? Chat with us at 317.232.1637 or museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org.
Young Explorers: Astronauts in Training July 13, 2019 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Young explorers allows little ones to be a big kid during these 90-minute drop-off classes that encourage creativity, exploration and independence in an environment that fosters curiosity and imagination. This month, your child will launch rockets and discover planets and stars in honor of Apollo 11’s 50thanniversary. This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing by becoming astronauts in training! Our explorers will create and launch rockets, test their astronaut skills, and discover planets and stars. Other activities include an exhibit adventure, sensory moon play and an interactive story time. Children may attend this class on their own. Who would enjoy this program? Children ages 4 – 6 Price: $10/members, $13/non-members Tickets: Member tickets | Non-member tickets | Call 317.232.1637 | At the door Questions? Chat with us at 317.232.1637 or museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org.
Canal Night: To the Moon! July 17, 2019 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate summer nights on the canal with free activities and family fun. On the morning of July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center on its way to the moon. This evening, celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic flight to put humans on the moon. Join us in space-related activities and to discover some of the next steps for humans in space. Who would enjoy this program? Families with youth and children Price: Free Other program dates: Canal nights are hosted most Wednesday evenings during June and July. Find all dates, themes and activities here. Questions? Chat with us at 317.232.1637 or museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org.
Family Discovery Days: Apollo 11 July 20, 2019 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Celebrate the “giant leap for mankind” on this day honoring the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. Design and launch your own rocket, learn to land spacecraft and explore the geology of the moon. Plus, check out the museum’s moon rock and hear from local experts about our next steps into space. Explore a fuel tank designed for the Apollo lunar lander built in Indiana, on loan from the Rolls Royce Heritage Trust. Who would enjoy this program? Families with youth and children Price: Included with purchase of general admission. Buy museum tickets online and save $1 per ticket. Get tickets >> Questions? Chat with us at 317.232.1637 or museumcommunication@indianamuseum.org.
The Lanier Frontier: Madison’s First Space Academy July 27, 2019 @ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by becoming a cadet at the Lanier Frontier, Madison’s first space academy. Explore space through hands-on activities and learn about Hoosier astronauts. Plus, check out the stars in a digitarium. Price: $3/youth members (ages 3-17), $11/adult members (ages 18+); $5/youth non-members (ages 3-17), $13/adult non-members (ages 18+); free for children younger than age 3 Tickets: Purchase tickets in advance by calling 812.265.3526, or at the door. Questions? Call us at 812.265.3526 or email laniermansionshs@indianamuseum.org.