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WATER WORKS

Fun To The Last Drop

Thanks to a generous grant from a local family, the THCM's Water Works is a family favorite for museum guests of all ages. 

Toddlers have the chance to splash around in the water, while securely seated and covered in a water proof cover-up. We're all about enjoying the moment, but wet clothes are never fun.

​For your more advanced learners, learn engineering with a water element. Learn more about the physics behind water features and fountains or test cause and effect within a series of water experiments. ​
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Ages
Babies, Toddlers
Perfect For
Water Babies
Puzzle Solvers
STEM Fanatics 
Skills learned
Self-Directed Play
Coordination, Gross Motor & Cognitive Skills
Artistic Expression
Location
Second Floor Near the Ropes Course Entrance
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Exhibit Features

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Water Table

Splish, splash!

No need to take a bath... after learning at our extreme Water Table. 

A series of dynamic water experiences, the water table is in constant motion thanks to a continuous "river circuit". The activity will come in handy, especially for your young learner who is also is constant motion.

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Water Physics

Learn how water works!

For older museum guests, activities include an Archimedes Screw, pipes building, fountain programming, a river and dam station and cause and effect water physics.

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Water Globe

Hi, there!

Crawl underneath the water table and let water pour over your head ... without getting wet! Little ones love this unique feature!

It's Always A Good Time to Visit the Museum!

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Museum Entry Hours - Now Through May 25
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Special Hours and Closures may occur.  Please click here.

Museum Office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
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Ropes Challenge Course Hours
Tuesday - Friday
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Monday
Closed
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Tickets
Museum Entry

​2 & Older

$9.00
Under 2
FREE
Members
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FREE
Ropes Challenge Course 

Non-Members
$7.00
Members
$3.00
+ Ropes
​​Members
FREE
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727 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
​(812) 235-5548
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  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Events
    • Parties & Rentals
    • Field Trips
    • Terre Haute
  • Explore
    • Ropes Challenge Course
    • Bees, Butterflies & Blooms
    • Tree House
    • Water Works
    • All Exhibits
  • Learn
    • Program Overview
    • Deming Before & After School Care
    • Toddler Tuesday
    • School Services & Outreach
    • Summer Science Camp
  • Join
    • Family Membership
    • Grandparents Membership
    • Access Pass Program
    • Partner Science Centers
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Top Chefs
    • Science Store
    • Sponsor a Brick
    • In Memory