The Power of Children

New Exhibition Seeks to Forge a Better Understanding of Religious Traditions and Communities through Sacred Sites

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis' newest exhibit takes visitors to sacred sites around the world, shares the religious, and spiritual beliefs of young people who live in and worship at these sites and encourages children and their families to explore what makes a site sacred.

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  • "By showcasing some of the world's sacred places, we hope to foster curiosity and understanding of religious traditions so that people may better understand one another and communicate in thoughtful and respectful ways."
  • The exhibit Sacred Places features images, artifacts, and stories depicting more than two dozen sites that are sacred within different faith traditions.
  • We're pleased that this new exhibition will help children and families learn about important religious sites and those who find them sacred."
  • As visitors explore Sacred Places, they are invited to consider the nature of sacred places and reflect on sacred places in their own lives.

Malala Yousafzai's Parents Visit Power of Children Exhibit and Leave with A Heart Full of Pride & Donate More Precious Artifacts to Help Tell Story of Daughter's Legacy

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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"I was very moved by the lighting show because it summarizes the story so powerfully," said Ziauddin Yousafzai. "I cried a little bit – it moved me to tears; also, the performer and the way she performed and she presented the story – that was also incredibly powerful!." Yousafzai went on to say how every part of the story is beautiful and he appreciates how much work went into making the experience authentic, "I was very impressed to see how the house, the doors and the flowers – how that particular plant has grown… then our home and the neighbors and in the background – the mountains. You feel like you are standing in Mingora and Butkara and in the street where we lived." Yousafzai continued, "So that feeling - it's so beautiful – so you see - yes, this is my story, this is my valley's story, this is my country's story. This is our people's story -- thank you for documenting it for the people."

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  • For the first time, Ziauddin and his wife Toor Pekai Yousafzai saw the exhibit with their own eyes.
  • Those eyes swelled up with tears as they relived what happened to their daughter and their hearts swelled up with pride acknowledging what she's accomplished.
  • Since that time, she has endured multiple surgeries and continues to fight for girls to receive a proper education.
  • The Yousafzai family donated additional artifacts and loaned a traditional, special baby ring gifted to Malala from her maternal grandmother.

Black History Shapes Today's Reality as Families Learn to Treat Others with Respect and Understanding

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Art brought 18 strangers together following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.

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  • Art brought 18 strangers together following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police.
  • Each letter in the mural was created to reject injustice and share stories of the Black experience.
  • The Children's Museum now hopes share their stories through a miniature recreation of the Black Lives Matter mural.
  • It is our hope that education and understanding will make a positive difference in the world.

A Courageous Child Stood up for Girls' Education and Is Changing the World Malala Yousafzai's Heroic Story Comes to Life at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

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Sunday, September 19, 2021
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It is the only permanent exhibit in the world to feature Malala Yousafzai's story and the experiences that shaped her.

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  • It is the only permanent exhibit in the world to feature Malala Yousafzai's story and the experiences that shaped her.
  • Malala shared a special video message about the exhibit and what she hopes to accomplish.
  • Malala Yousafzai is using the power of EDUCATION to empower girls to change the world.
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Commemorating The 30th Anniversary of Ryan White's Death Due to HIV/AIDS Complications

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Kokomo, Indiana native Ryan White was just 13-years-old when he contracted HIV/AIDS through a tainted blood product used to treat his hemophilia.

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  • Kokomo, Indiana native Ryan White was just 13-years-old when he contracted HIV/AIDS through a tainted blood product used to treat his hemophilia.
  • He wanted to live a normal life and attend school like all the other kids his age.
  • In fact, musician Elton John credits Ryan White with helping the singer turn his life around.
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