Children's Museum Seriously Spooky Hotel of Spells • diy mama

We love the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and have been members since we moved to Indiana. We’re also huge fans of their Haunted House and make it a priority for Fall Break. Last week we went to check out the Children’s Museum ‘Seriously Spooky’ Hotel of Spells. I added in the ‘seriously spooky’ because I don’t think everyone understands that their lights-on version is still pretty scary for little kids.

This year my girls were 6 and 1. The 1 year old is at the age where nothing scares her but my 6 year old is easily spooked. We tried the lights-on version for her sake and mine (I’m a scaredy cat). I put on my brave face and we headed in only to be amazed by the skilled work of the creators of the haunted house.

Yes, it was creepy but the creative in me kept my brain wondering how they created such an elaborate display in every room! Each year is great but I think this year has been the best I’ve ever seen. TIP: Don’t forget to dress up as the Haunted House is a trick-or-treat spot!

Indianapolis Children’s Museum
Ring the front desk bell and check into the spooky Hotel of Spells, The Children’s Museum Guild’s 56th Annual Haunted House. The witch and her staff of Halloween haunters hope you enjoy your stay, but beware—at this hotel, the guests have left magic and mayhem behind!

Haunted House Hours

IPL’s Lights-On Hours are recommended for children who scare easily. CENTURY 21 SCHEETZ Frightening Hours are recommended for children who dare to be scared.

Sundays
Lights-On: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Frightening: Closed

Mondays
Lights-On: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Frightening: Closed
Oct. 28: The Haunted House is closed.

Tuesdays
Lights-On: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Frightening: Closed

Wednesdays
Lights-On: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Oct. 16: Lights-On 3:30–8 p.m.
Oct. 23: Lights-On 3:30–8 p.m.
Oct. 30: Frightening 3:30-9 p.m.

Thursdays
Lights-On: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Frightening: 3:30–9 p.m.
Oct. 31: No Frightening Hours. The Haunted House closes at 3 p.m.

Fridays
Lights-On: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Frightening: 3:30–9 p.m.

Saturdays
Lights-On: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Frightening: 3:30–9 p.m.

Haunted House Tickets

Ticket Information
$9 per person

Visit the online calendar and select the date you would like to visit, then choose between CENTURY 21 SCHEETZ Frightening Hours or IPL’s Lights-On Hours.

Tickets are also available at The Children’s Museum Box Office
Members receive a 10% discount

Discount tickets are available at Indianapolis-area Old National Bank branches

Haunted House tickets are separate from museum admission. Museum admission not included or required

Children under the age of 2 are free

Children age 13 and under must be accompanied through the Haunted House by a paying adult.

Groups of 10 or more receive a special rate.

Still trying to decide between Lights-On or Frightening Hours for your family? See their site for tips!