Connor Prairie in the town of Fishers is an interactive history park spread over 200 acres of wooded landscape. Visitors may choose from four historic areas in the park: the Lenape Camp, which details the life of Lenape Native Americans and fur-trading settlers; the William Connor Homestead; the 1836 Prairietown, which re-creates a 19th-century pioneer town; and the 1859 Balloon Voyage, which offers visitors a 19th-century hot-air balloon experience. Hours and admission charges change throughout the year, but the park is most active between April and October.
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
317-776-6006
connorprairie.org
Visit the science wing of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science in downtown Evansville. This science museum focuses heavily on astronomy and meteorology, with telescopes, a planetarium and several classes among the services it offers. It's open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science
411 S.E. Riverside Drive
Evansville, IN 47713
812-425-2406
emuseum.org
To teach children about wildlife, instructors can take their students to the Indianapolis Zoo, a world-class facility in White River State Park in Indianapolis. In addition to showcasing land animals, the Indy Zoo has an aquarium and a botanical garden. Visiting hours vary depending on the time of year, but hours are generally from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year, with expanded evening hours during the summer.
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-630-2001
indianapoliszoo.com