Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/01/2024
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Categories
- $
- Activity Type
- Adults
- Art
- Cost Per Person
- Family
- Holiday
- Indoor
- Infant
- Museum
- Music and Theatre
- Participant Age
- Preschool
- School Age
- Science
- teens
- Toddlers
- tweens
Black History Month Celebration—First Thursday Night
Black History Month Celebration
First Thursday Night
Feb. 1, 2024, 4–8 p.m.
$6 per person
Celebrate Black heritage and achievements in history, science, art, and music through storytelling, special activities, and performances.
Programs, activities, and performances
Ess McKee Visiting Artist Workshop
4–7 p.m.
Sunburst Atrium
More information about this workshop coming soon!
Community Initiatives Information Table
4–8 p.m.
Sunburst Atrium
Learn about free memberships, reduced admission, and how to join the Old National Bank Mid-North Promise Program that offers free academic and career support for Mid-North residents.
Ruby Bridges Sound and Light Show
4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:40, 7:40 p.m.
The Power of Children®
Discover how Ruby Bridges faced the unimaginable in a five-minute film that showcases aspects of her story.
Achievements from A–Z—Portia Jackson
5 & 6:30 p.m.
Gathering Room A
Storyteller Portia Jackson highlights the amazing contributions of African American inventors from A–Z.
Soybean Science
5:15, 6:15, & 7:15 p.m.
Corteva Agriscience STEMLab
Discover how soybeans can be used to make a variety of products and learn about the work of African American chemist and soybean scientist Dr. Percy Julian.
Jackie Robinson Boundary Breakers Challenge
5:30 p.m.
The World of Sport
Discover how Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. Overcome your own boundaries and learn to be your best on and off the field.
Voices of Hope: Live Theatre Performances
6 p.m.
The Power of Children®
Discover how one inspirational child served as an example of overcoming discrimination and intolerance that made a positive difference in the world today.
Changemakers
7 p.m.
The Power of Children®
Become an everyday superhero and use your power to make a difference!
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