Hours
March 1 to 25
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday
Indoor play spaces and exhibits are open. Outdoor grounds are closed.
March 27 to May 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday
Indoor play spaces, exhibits and outdoor areas are open.
Closed on Easter, April 1
Open on Memorial Day, May 28
Admission
March 1-25
Ages 2 and older: $8
Members and youth under age 2: Free
Group tours (groups of 15 or more should make a reservation by calling Guest Services at 317- 776-6000)
$8 each
March 27 to May 31
Adults: $18
Seniors ages 65 and older: 17
Youth ages 2 to 12: $13
Members and youth under 2: Free
Group tours (groups of 15 or more should make a reservation by calling Guest Services at 317-776-6000)
Adults: $13
Youth ages 2 to 12: $9
1859 Balloon Voyage
Members: $12
Non-members: $15
Access Pass
Conner Prairie is proud to partner with other local museums to make family fun available to more Indiana families. Families that participate in any of the state assistance programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, food stamps or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance, can visit for just $2 per family member per visit. Aides enjoy complimentary admission with employee ID or proof of employment.
Military Admission Relief
Conner Prairie offers admission relief to the military by providing free daytime general admission to active-duty, retired and veteran military members and 50 percent off the general admission price for up to five immediate family members. Military ID is required. This discount is valid only for daytime general admission.
Program Series
Reservations are required for our programs. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Prairie Tots
This 45-minute program for 2-year-olds and their parents or grandparents is filled with fun that includes crafts, singing and other activities perfect for toddlers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge.
Prairie Tykes
Parents and grandparents: Connect one-on-one with your little ones (ages 3 to 6) while you make crafts, dance, sing and take part in the special activity of the day. Younger siblings are welcome; ages 2+ require a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge.
Prairie Plates
This unique foodie experience for adults celebrates the farm-to-table food and craft drink movement, featuring the region’s top chefs and gourmet artisans with dining experiences throughout Conner Prairie’s grounds.
Prairie Pursuits
Check out our how-to classes and workshops geared toward adults and teens on a variety of topics. They are ideal for anyone wanting to discover new talents or perfect their current skill set.
Programs in March
Prairie Tykes: Merry March Music
9:30 to 11 a.m. March 8, 9
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3 to 6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket. Join the parade with an instrument you made from scratch. Then have fun viewing a historic instrument and singing together. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Prairie Tots: EGGscellent Adventure
9:30 to 10:15 a.m., 11 to 11:45 a.m. March 16
$6 youth, $5 member
Age 2; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Decorate your very own basket and then go on a hunt to search for hidden Easter eggs. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Fun at the Potter’s Wheel
9:30 a.m. to Noon March 17
$55 non-member, $50 member
Ages 14 and older
This class will introduce you to wheel-thrown pottery. No experience is necessary so don’t be shy about signing up. All materials and supplies will be provided. You’ll want to bring an apron and old towel for clean-up. Your pottery pieces will be fired, glazed and ready for pick-up by April 14. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Simple Bench
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17
$95 non-member, $85 member
Ages 14 and older
Sometimes a simple project has a lot to teach. Make a simple bench that would look nice on a deck, entryway or mudroom. Using common pine lumber learn how to smooth and chamfer with hand planes, cut dado joints with saw, chisel and mallet, drill and saw. A finished bench will be completed in class and ready for you to take home to stain or paint as desired. All tools and materials provided. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Prairie Tykes: EGGscellent Adventure
9:30 to 11 a.m. March 22, 23
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3 to 6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket. Tykes can let their artistic talents shine as they decorate their own basket and hunt for eggs to fill it up. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Introduction to Lathe Turning
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24
$125 non-member, $115 member
Ages 16 and older
Lathe turning is a fun and satisfying way of working wood that ranges from very practical to very artistic. This class introduces the basic concepts of turning such as: tool selection and sharpening, selecting and preparing stock, introducing fundamental techniques, parting, cutting concave and convex shapes and burnishing. Participants have opportunity to work on projects such as a mallet, tool handle and simple candlestick. All materials are provided. Students are encouraged to bring eye protections such as safety glasses or face shield. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Build a Birdhouse
6 to 7:30 p.m. March 24
$35 non-member, $30 member
Ages 10 and older with an adult
Get ready for spring by building your feathered friends a birdhouse. The house will be designed for attracting common songbirds such as a bluebird, wren or nuthatch. Registration fee includes all materials for one birdhouse and registration for one adult and one child to work together on the project. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
First Day of the Outdoor Season
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27
Shake off the winter blues and welcome spring as we open our outdoor grounds March 27. Get up close to our new baby animals at Animal Encounters, meet 1836 Prairietown residents and help with spring cleaning and garden preparation. Climb to the top of the four-story Treetop Outpost, enlist in the Army to defend the home front at 1863 Civil War Journey or take a tethered balloon ride at 1859 Balloon Voyage.
Breakfast Buffet with the Easter Bunny
Seating at 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 31
$21.95 adult, $18.95 member
$11.95 youth ages 2-12, $8.95 member
Celebrate Easter with a scrumptious breakfast, cookie decorating and a visit with the Easter Bunny. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., head outdoors and explore the grounds and other Easter activities. Non-members can save $3 per person on the price of admission to Conner Prairie’s grounds by showing your breakfast buffet ticket. Members can access the grounds for free. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.
Easter on the Prairie
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31
See connerprairie.org for Easter egg hunt times
Free with general admission
Bring a basket and hop over to our afternoon Easter egg hunts. They’re divided by age group, so everyone has a fair shot at some treats. After your basket is full, roam around 1836 Prairietown to discover how people prepared for spring in the 19th century, make a special visit to Animal Encounters to see the new baby animals or have some fun with science and shooting Peeps out of a cannon.