Eclipse Information!

Indianapolis is located in the center of the "Path of Totality. We will see a total solar eclipse for 3 minutes and 46 seconds on April 8, 2024 at 3:06 pm.

Eclipse Extravaganza

Indiana is in the solar eclipse path of totality!

Experience this once-in-a-lifetime solar phenomenon at The Children's Museum.

Join us for giveaways, activities, and festivities to celebrate the historic event. Solar viewing glasses will be available—limit one per person while supplies last.

• Eclipse-related activities and viewing will be available in our outdoor sports wonderland—The Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience®—limited space is available on a first come, first served basis (weather-dependent)
• NASA's eclipse programming will be shown in the Sunburst Atrium
• Decorate your glasses, meet STEM educators, and snap a fun family photo at the Solar Eclipse Main Station
• Create eclipse-inspired art in the Art Activity Station
• Explore the ways cultures have explained eclipses throughout history, while discussing the science behind why eclipses occur with the Stories in the Sky program
• Visit the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab to discover the science of eclipses through hands-on activities with real STEM equipment and tools
• Participate in activities led by volunteers from the Indiana Astronomical Society
• Discover books about eclipses, science, and space that have been recommended by the staff from infoZone

All Eclipse Extravaganza activities are included with museum admission.