Second Century Soiree

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Friday, Aug 22, 2025  7:30pm - 11pm

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The Second Century Soiree on Aug. 22 is our biggest celebration yet—honoring 100 years of inspiring children and families while launching the next century of impact at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Presented by Purdue University, the Second Century Soiree is a one-night-only fundraising event that will transform the museum into a once-in-a-lifetime party with special guests, live entertainment, cultural performances, immersive experiences, themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and fun surprises around every corner. General admission tickets are available for purchase.

The Second Century Soiree is a black-tie, adults-only museum-wide celebration—a chance to dress up, let loose, and relive the joy and curiosity of childhood with a grown-up twist. All exhibits will be open to explore with something extraordinary happening in every corner, from a fashion show in Take Me There®: Peru to an epic silent disco in Dinosphere®! Guests can even take a late-night ride on the Centennial Ferris Wheel, which will be lit up in sparkling colors.

Full of behind-the-scenes fun too, attendees can hear from partners like civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, meet with Ryan White’s mother and AIDS activist Jeanne White Ginder, learn from our visiting artists and scientists – and an astronaut! – and get an insider’s look at the tech powering our mission, from 3D fossil scanning to VR-designed exhibits. You’ll even get a sneak peek at how we’re reimagining our most iconic galleries for the museum’s second century. The evening will crescendo as Rex and Indy’s sports mascots escort you outdoors to a dazzling drone show finale that fills the sky with light, motion, and magic.