The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is conjuring a mix of nostalgia and fright with its "Bewitched BOOseum" haunted house event, celebrating a centennial of service to the community. Launching tomorrow and open until Halloween, this year's attraction marks the longest-running haunted house in the nation, a tradition diligently upheld for 61 years, according to an article from WTHR.
This unique experience at the haunted house is turning familiar museum memories into spine-tingling encounters. From fossilized fears to mystical creatures, visitors of all ages can tread the fine line between educational enchantment and whimsical terror. "The haunted house has option for kids of all ages — those who dare to be scared and who scare easily," detailed the WTHR report.
Destinationindy.com notes that in true celebratory fashion, this bewitched rendition intertwines aliens and dinosaurs, a 'Scare-o-sel' in place of the Carousel, and science turning to the spooky side. "Our Guild witches have been brewing up something ghoulish, and we can't wait for kids of all ages — and kids at heart — to come through our annual Haunted House this year and be delightfully scared!" Jennifer Pace Robinson, president and CEO of The Children’s Museum, expressed her exhilaration in a statement.
For those looking for a fright less intense, the museum is accommodating visitors with "Friendly Hours," featuring uplifting music and well-lit environments, while "Frightening Hours" promises a more hair-raising setting with dim lighting and sudden scares. The inclusion of theme days, such as free book giveaways on Saturdays during Frightening Hours as noted by Destinationindy.com, adds an additional layer of community engagement to the museum’s largest annual fundraiser.
If a walkthrough is in order to mentally prepare for this spooky experience, Guilda, The Children's Museum Guild’s friendliest witch, had quite the misadventure with her wand. Her magical mishap has transformed time-honored exhibits into a haunted venture described in a room-by-room preview on childrensmuseum.org. The journey includes 'Prehistoric Terror,' 'Cursed Carousel,' and the 'Abandoned Railway', ready to enthrall or petrify museum-goers, according to their preference for Shepherd Insurance and Financial Friendly Hours or NCAA® Frightening Hours.
