Muncie Children's Museum

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

Robotics Program at MCM

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for an exciting hands-on Robotics Program led by Kids Explore Robotics! Participants will develop engineering and problem-solving skills while building two working robots — and possibly a third (if time allows).

This program is perfect for children in grades 1–3, and a parent or guardian must accompany their child for the entire session to ensure safety and support.

Dates & Times: March 25–28: 12 PM – 3 PM | March 29: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM members
Registration: Advanced registration is required; spots are limited.
Click HERE to register!

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

Robotics Program at MCM

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for an exciting hands-on Robotics Program led by Kids Explore Robotics! Participants will develop engineering and problem-solving skills while building two working robots — and possibly a third (if time allows).

This program is perfect for children in grades 1–3, and a parent or guardian must accompany their child for the entire session to ensure safety and support.

Dates & Times: March 25–28: 12 PM – 3 PM | March 29: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM members
Registration: Advanced registration is required; spots are limited.
Click HERE to register!

Robotics Program at MCM

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for an exciting hands-on Robotics Program led by Kids Explore Robotics! Participants will develop engineering and problem-solving skills while building two working robots — and possibly a third (if time allows).

This program is perfect for children in grades 1–3, and a parent or guardian must accompany their child for the entire session to ensure safety and support.

Dates & Times: March 25–28: 12 PM – 3 PM | March 29: 1 PM – 4 PM
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM members
Registration: Advanced registration is required; spots are limited.
Click HERE to register!

STEAM Breat at MCM (Week 2)

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

STEAM Breat at MCM (Week 2)

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

STEAM Breat at MCM (Week 2)

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

STEAM Breat at MCM (Week 2)

Spring Break is getting a STEAM-powered upgrade at the Muncie Children’s Museum! Join us for STEAM Break, where kids will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities and playful learning. Be sure to view the graphic above for a full schedule of activities and the times they are offered each day. All activities are INCLUDED with museum admission and membership.

The Extraordinary World of Zara: Spotting Stars

Join students from Ball State University at the Muncie Children’s Museum for an interactive read-aloud of The Extraordinary World of Zara: Spotting Stars—a new children’s book created in partnership with Ball State students.

Follow Zara’s journey of self-discovery in this heartwarming story that blends social-emotional learning with talent recognition. After the reading, children will participate in hands-on activities designed and facilitated by the students to help them discover their own unique strengths!

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10–11 AM (Pre-K–K) | 11 AM–12 PM (Grades 1–2)
Cost: Included with museum admission | FREE for members
Register here: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8f6zDHTUF4bb8Gy

Museum Fun for Everyone!

Join us for Museum Fun for Everyone!

Admission to the Muncie Children’s Museum is FREE to all guests on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm, thanks to our free day sponsor, 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚, in honor of Autism Awareness Month! Come explore the museum exhibits for a fun, family-friendly day at MCM!

Mother's Day at MCM

Make memories with Mom this Mother’s Day at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Visit the Muncie Children's Museum on Sunday, May 10, from 1–5 PM and enjoy FREE admission for all moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and mother figures with paid child admission. Plus, little ones can create a special Mother’s Day craft to take home—a keepsake to cherish for years to come.

2026 More to Explore in Muncie

Join us at the National Model Aviation Museum on Wednesday, June 3, at 10 AM for a special presentation and guided tour, led by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. After the tour, stick around for a fun hands-on activity! Registration is limited to 60 children.

This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we’ll explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie. 

2nd Annual Summer Splash Bash

Kick off summer with a splash at the Muncie Children’s Museum!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Summer Splash Bash on Sunday, June 7, from 1:00–4:30 PM—the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year with an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and water-filled excitement for the whole family. Bring your friends, wear your sunscreen, and get ready for an unforgettable start to summer!

Activities are included with museum admission and are free for members.

2026 More to Explore in Muncie

Join us at the National Model Aviation Museum on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 AM for another hands-on experience led by the Academy of Model Aeronautics*.  Registration is limited to 60 children.

*This will either be a repeat of week 1 or a program extension, depending on whether week 1 registration fills up. 

This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we’ll explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie. 

More to Explore in Muncie at BSU Planetarium

Join us at Charles W. Brown Planetarium on Wednesday, July 22, at 10 AM for “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure”. Enjoy an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.

Doors will open no sooner than 9:50 am. No food, gum, or drinks will be permitted.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭:
Participants may purchase a $5 one-day parking permit* using this link (https://bsuparking.t2hosted.com/per/index.aspx...).

Select "Guest Login" and follow the prompts to complete your purchase. Permits may be purchased at any time before the event. This is a virtual permit. The vehicle’s license plate serves as the permit, so participants must drive the same vehicle they registered when purchasing the permit. If you need any additional help with parking, please contact ssears@munciemuseum.com.

*𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 $𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 $𝟎.𝟏𝟒 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞: 
If you do not wish to park on campus, MITS bus routes 1, 14, and 16 will bring you nearby.
Route 14: Get off at “University at McKinley”
Route 1/16: Get off at “Riverside at McKinley”

This program is part of our More to Explore in Muncie summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we’ll explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie.

More to Explore in Muncie at Wonder Wooods

Join us at Mitchell Early Learning Center Wonder Woods on Wednesday, July 29, at 6 PM as we wrap up our FREE More to Explore in Muncie program.

Enjoy a guided tour of Wonder Woods, then stick around for free play as you explore the sensory garden, climbing structures, and more. It's the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with an evening of fun, exploration, and discovery for the whole family!

Parking: Please park in the back lot near the Wonder Woods entrance.

This program is part of our summer series, provided weekly by the Muncie Children’s Museum. Each week, we explore different locations around the community to offer FREE, family-friendly activities.

A special thank you to the Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation for supporting More to Explore in Muncie.

Community Field Trip Program at MCM

Ever wondered what one of Muncie Children's Museum's field trip programs is like? Now's your chance to find out!

Join us on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for a Community Field Trip featuring our popular fire safety program, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧. This hands-on learning experience gives families the opportunity to:

🔥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫
👨‍🚒 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞
🏠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞
🚒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

This program is included with museum admission ( FREE for MCM Members), but registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants.

Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code or registering here: https://forms.gle/5QkLYGBA4AULbts79