Terre Haute Children's Museum is a three-floor museum focused on science, learning and play, at 727 Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. It’s a family-friendly stop among the museums in Terre Haute, with hands-on exhibits and activities for different ages.
- Location: 727 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807
- Typical opening pattern: Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm; closed Monday
- General admission: $9 for visitors age 2 and older; children under 2 and museum members enter free
What Families Can Expect
Terre Haute Children's Museum brings science, learning and play together across three floors. The downtown location is a short walk from the Terre Haute Convention Center, Indiana State University and the Hulman Center, making it easy to combine the museum with a nearby stop on foot.
The museum is at 727 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807. For questions before a visit, call (812) 235-5548.
Exhibits and Age-Appropriate Activities
The museum’s exhibits span science, pretend play, movement and creative exploration, with options for toddlers through older children. Water Works is a water-table activity for preschoolers, while the Ropes Challenge Course is aimed at older children.
Exhibit names include Tree House, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms, Ag-Citing, Amazing Airways, Under Construction, Dino Dig, Fiddling with Physics, Fit Gym, Fresh & Fit Market, Play Pad, The Kitchen, Ready Vet Go and Toddler Zone. The Ropes Challenge Course is another activity to consider; its separate hours and added fee are worth checking when you plan your visit.
Hours, Admission, and Family Visit Policies
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with later closing times on Saturday and Sunday, and is closed Monday. General admission costs $9 for each visitor age 2 and older; children under 2 and museum members enter free.
The Ropes Challenge Course has an additional charge of $7 for nonmembers and $3 for members; it is free for members at the Ropes membership level. Its hours are Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–2:30 pm; Saturday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm; and Sunday, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm. It is closed Monday.
Groups of 15 or more can pay $7.50 per person, excluding children under 2. Group tickets must be purchased in one transaction, and no reservation is required. Scheduled field trips for groups of 15 or more cost $7 per person and must be arranged in advance. The museum also participates in the Access Pass Program.
Hours and prices can change, and special hours or closures may occur, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Terre Haute Children's Museum?
The museum is in downtown Terre Haute, and Woodridge Motel is about an 8-minute drive away. Street parking with a two-hour limit is available along Wabash Avenue and Ohio Street.
Three public parking facilities are within blocks of the museum: Skygarden Parking Facility, University Parking Garage and Terre Haute Convention Center Parking Garage. If you’re bringing a group, account for the two-hour street-parking limit when choosing where to park.
Planning a Family Day in Terre Haute
Start by checking the museum’s hours and deciding whether the Ropes Challenge Course fits your schedule; its opening window differs from the museum’s. Then choose a parking option and leave time for the exhibits that suit your group’s ages.
The museum’s downtown setting also makes it possible to pair the visit with nearby destinations. For a broader route through the area, a one-day Terre Haute city center itinerary offers another way to plan stops around downtown.
FAQs
What ages is Terre Haute Children's Museum suitable for?
The museum has exhibits and activities for different ages. It describes Water Works as a preschool water-table activity and the Ropes Challenge Course as an activity for older children.
Is the Ropes Challenge Course included with general admission?
No. It has an additional fee for nonmembers and most members, while members with the Ropes membership level can use it free.
Does the museum offer group admission?
Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for $7.50 per person, excluding children under 2. Tickets must be bought in one transaction; scheduled field trips have separate advance-arrangement requirements.