A visit to Indiana with children is certainly incomplete if you don't visit the Children's Museum. The museum is hosts exhibits of a number of popular characters, including Dora and Diego, as well as Barbie, as of April 2011. In addition, kids can also learn about the natural world, biotechnology, nutrition, health and the city's history in the various sections of the museum. Adventurous children can also attempt to climb the 20-foot rock wall.
If your visit to the city falls during the Indianapolis 500 or Brickyard 400, don't miss the opportunity to experience the excitement of motor racing. The former is held over the Memorial Day weekend, while you must check the Speedway's website for dates for the latter. Even if you're not in Indianapolis for a big race, you can visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, offering displays of cars that raced there as well as exhibits from motor racing history.
The zoo presents an opportunity for kids to marvel at all the interesting members of the animal kingdom while enhancing their knowledge of them. Animals are unpredictable, which means even if your children have been to other zoos in the past, this experience is guaranteed to be different. The zoo is divided into four biomes: forest, ocean, desert and plains, featuring animals such as sharks, gray seals, giraffes, zebras, lions and baboons.
Sports is a popular theme for children, so a visit to the National Art Museum of Sport can give them the opportunity to admire works of art dedicated to various aspects of the world of sports. More than 800 pieces from over 40 sports are on display, including basketball, boxing and baseball. Children can understand the emotions sports can create and -- as noted on the museum's website -- learn about the values of self-discipline, the acceptance of rules, and the ability to confront adversity.
