Exhibits

camp kidscommons

Come see our newest exhibit, camp kidscommons! This great outdoor inspired adventure will have you searching the treetops for Indiana creatures, crawling through underground tunnels, teach you basic outdoor survival skills, and provide a wide range of natural exploration all at kidscommons!

City by Design

Design Your City! Build Your Community! Discover the innovation of architecture and urban design in Columbus, IN while planning your community of the future.

Laser Harp

Investigate the science of optics and music with our Gateway Bridge Laser Harp! This unique harp and first of its kind in style allows visitors of all ages to play music while ‘strumming’ invisible strings.

Robotic Arm

Kids-clawmans, our robotic arm, is made to human proportions and allows museum guests to utilize a control panel and joysticks to manipulate the mechanical shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers.

kids-at-art

Kids-At-Art brings out the creativity in kids of all ages through the use of recycled materials and various art media. Create a masterpiece to take home as a souvenir.

Bubble-ology

Bubble-ology – stand inside our body bubble or try various shaped wands in the big tank. Can you make bubbles that are not round?

Early Childhood Garden

Early Childhood Garden is full of the sights and sounds of Indiana wildlife, a child-size camper, and a hollow Sycamore tree—the perfect spot for an afternoon story or imaginary play.

ExploraHouse!

ExploraHouse, home to our world famous giant toilet, is a space to discover the ‘ins and outs’ of a house. Learn about light sources, visit the infrared kitchen, and climb through the chimney to the attic.

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