For over 30 years, Transformers have inspired kids and adults alike and now they are transforming The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in its latest exhibit. Transformers: Robots in Disguise celebrates the longevity of the cartoon/toy figure's popularity and entices multiple generations to hands-on fun.
The exhibit features all the favorite Transformers characters including Bumblebee, Megatron, Optimus Prime and the Autobot army.
Transformers: Robots in Disguise spans the entire Transformers history from Generation 1, released in 1984 to the newest animated series.
"TRANSFORMERS prove that ordinary things can become extraordinary with an active imagination and great engineering,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “Just when you thought you were looking at a cool Camaro, you realize that underneath the shell is a giant AUTOBOT with a taste for adventure named BUMBLEBEE. We want families to explore how there really is more to the world than meets the eye and as they learn that together, they will share the joy of puzzle solving and discovery.”
The exhibit includes rare and collectable toys, comics, memorabilia, film props such as:
- A scale replica of an Optimus Prime character
- A talking 2015 Bumblebee Camaro
- Various movie props
- Extensive displays of TRANSFORMERS toys
- “Become Bumblebee” digital interactive
- A large Transformers Beast Wars battle scene diorama
- Limited engagement display of Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime semi truck
- Transformers Rescue Bots preschool play tables
The Design Studio allows visitors to discover the artistic design and engineering that goes into crafting the toys. Learn how the robots twist and change and create your own character.
The new exhibit opens just in time for the debut of the latest Transformers cartoon. "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" will debut on the Cartoon Network at 6 p.m. EST on March 14. the new cartoon will feature both old and new characters and an action-packed storyline in which Bumblebee must return to Earth and lead a team of Autobots in capturing a group of Decepticons on the loose.
“We’re very excited to bring the TRANSFORMERS brand to life by showcasing the creativity and innovation behind a brand that’s been in families’ homes for more than three decades,” says Tom Warner, Senior Vice President Transformers Franchise Lead, Hasbro, Inc. “Bringing together fans of all generations, this exhibit celebrates how the franchise has evolved in both engineering and design, and in entertainment over the past 30 years. It’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss!”
The interactive exhibit is open March 7 – July 26, 2015 and is included in regular admission. While at the museum, don't miss another new exhibit, Inside Hollywood Film and TV. You're on the Set! The Indianapolis Children's Museum is located at 3000 North Meridian Street, with the free parking garage at 3000 North Illinois Street. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Tuesday-Sunday after Labor Day through February. Admission for adults is $21.50; tickets for children are $18.50 and senior tickets are $20.50. Children 2 and under are free. Each month, Target sponsors a free admission night. The first Thursday of every month from 4 - 8 p.m., the museum opens its doors free of charge.
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