Kids Discovery Factory (KDF) has been awarded a $24,432 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support the development and implementation of a new museum membership program. The funding will allow KDF to research, design, and launch a comprehensive membership model tailored to families of all sizes. As part of the project, KDF will investigate best practices from children’s museums nationwide, explore reciprocity programs that provide reduced admission to partner...

Something exciting is happening on our construction site — and you can truly see  it now. The outline of our new footprint is becoming clearer by the day. Walls are rising, spaces are taking shape, and the vision we’ve been sharing with you is turning into something tangible. One of the most exciting milestones? The elevator shaft is officially built. This addition is more than a structural upgrade — it’s a statement about who we are. When our new museum opens, families will be able to access...

Kids Discovery Factory (KDF) is proud to unveil a new brand identity that reflects the organization’s growth, vision, and the exciting transformation underway as the museum prepares to open its new, expanded home in downtown Batesville. The refreshed brand marks a pivotal moment in KDF’s journey—from a mobile, community-based program serving thousands of children across southeastern Indiana to a 10,000-square-foot, three-story destination for hands-on STEAM learning. As construction...