Near Northside in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Home of The Children’s Museum

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

1. First Home of The Children’s Museum Marker

Inscription.
June 12th, 1925
"The committee on location of the Children's Museum reported that the building on the Propylaeum grounds now occupied by The Little Theater Society could be secured..."

December 6th, 1975
One-half Century ago when opened to the Public in General and Indianapolis Youngsters in particular this 1890 Carriage House & Stables acquired the honor of being the first home of THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1925.

Location. 39° 47.166′ N, 86° 9.279′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Near Northside. Marker is on East 14th Street west of North Delaware Street, on the right when traveling west. It is on the grounds of the Indianapolis Propylaeum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1410 N Delaware St, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indianapolis Propylaeum (within shouting distance of this marker); Meredith Nicholson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 800 feet away); Home of Benjamin Harrison (about 800 feet away); Brig. General Benjamin Harrison

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(about 800 feet away); The Home of Caroline Scott Harrison (about 800 feet away); Washington Elm (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Lady Caroline Harrison (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Regarding First Home of The Children’s Museum. The Children’s Museum is now at 3000 North Meridian Street. With a 472,900 square-foot facility situated on 29 acres, it is the largest children’s museum in the world. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts.

“The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.” —from their website.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry. “Founded in 1925 by Mary Stewart Carey with the help of Indianapolis civic leaders and organizations, it is the fourth-oldest such institution in the world. The current site became home for the museum in 1946; the current building was constructed in 1976 and has had four major expansions

First Home of The Children’s Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

2. First Home of The Children’s Museum and Marker

Plaque is just inside the fence on the building wall.

since then. The museum hosts thousands of activities annually, including plays at the Lilly Theater, classes and workshops for school children, traveling exhibits, and fund-raising events. With a 2008 budget of $28.7 million, it has 400 employees and 1,500 volunteers. Its financial stability is ensured by a large endowment that was first established in the 1960s.” (Submitted on December 22, 2018.)

$First Home of The Children’s Museum\ image. Click for full size.$

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 20, 2018

3. First Home of The Children’s Museum\

On the grounds of the Indianapolis Propylaeum, it is the building on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.