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GOOD NIGHT FOREST

Step inside a new nature-inspired experience
Level 3
Open Until Oct 2024
Good Night Forest
Level 3
Open Until Oct 2024

Families with little ones will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this new nature-inspired experience. 

Designed to help build confidence and cultivate scientific curiosity, children will discover and learn about animals that emerge in their neighborhoods and local forests after the sun goes down.

Penelope Dullaghan’s Colorful Critters

Visitors will be surrounded by colorful critters hand-drawn by local artist Penelope Dullaghan along with fascinating specimens from the museum’s biological collection, including a coyote, fox, small mammals, owls, insects, amphibians and more. You’ll find yourself in an intriguing and playful atmosphere that’s made for exploration!

Nighttime Adventures

Nighttime Adventures

Families can gather a knapsack and supplies before heading out from the fire-lit campsite for their nighttime adventure. Stopping at Firefly Meadow is a must to dance with the sparkling fireflies!

Follow the Twilight Trail

Follow the Twilight Trail

Visitors can follow the twilight trail as far as they dare into the depths of the night-drenched forest to see — and hear — what animals they can find with their flashlights.

Visiting Good Night Forest: What to Expect

Journey into Good Night Forest

Let’s get ready for your journey into Good Night Forest!

We’ll walk through our exciting, new nature-inspired experience together so you know what to expect as you explore Indiana’s wildlife from dusk to dawn.

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