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Attractions & Museums

Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St.
317-334-3322
Join in a day of adventure and learning at the greatest children's museum in the world. Meet a mummy, climb a limestone wall, ride on the world-famous carousel, sail through space in SpaceQuestr Planetarium and experience dinosaurs like never before at "Dinosphere: Now You're in Their World," the newest permanent exhibit. Fun for all ages!

Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038
317-776-6006
Live some history! Journey back to long ago and experience how life has changed in Indiana. Travel to an Indian camp, pioneer village, Victorian farm, hands-on discovery area, historic house and gardens.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
500 W. Washington St.
317-636-9378
Through exhibitions, performances, festivals, special events and hands-on workshops with artists, the Eiteljorg Museum immerses visitors in the many cultures of the American West and Native America - the only museum in the Midwest to offer this combination. Unique gifts available in the award-winning White River Trader museum store.

Hilbert Circle Theatre
Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
45 Monument Circle
317-262-1100
The first film palace in Indianapolis and the Midwest was also a stage for Vaudeville and early jazz greats. Now it's a magnificent concert hall and permanent home for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Call two weeks in advance to schedule tours for groups of 10 or more.

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
340 W. Michigan St
317-639-4534
The Foundation offers a variety of historic walking and motorcoach tours. A regularly scheduled walking tour of the Wholesale District and Monument Circle is offered Fri.-Sun., May-Oct. Advance reservations are not required. Other walking tours and step-on services are offered year round by appointment for groups only. Call for additional information.

IMAX Theater
650 W. Washington St.
317-233-4629
The state's only IMAX experience where sound and images are larger than life. Featuring 2D and 3D films projected onto a giant six-and-a-half-story screen, the IMAX projection system uses the largest film frame in motion picture history.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
408 Trojan Lane
New Castle, IN 47362
765-529-1891
A museum celebrating Indiana's basketball heritage. Videos and artifacts depict famous players and great moments. Interactive exhibits take visitors into the locker room and onto the floor for a game.

Indiana Historical Society
450 W. Ohio St.
317-232-1882
Discover the fascinating stories of our state's past through changing exhibitions, state-of-the-art research library, publications, music room, educational programs and special events. Gift shop and café are located along the historic Central Canal.

Indiana Medical History Museum
3045 W. Vermont St
317-635-7329
The nation's oldest surviving pathology laboratory, the building originally provided physicians in the late 1800s-early 1900s with state-of-the-art facilities to study mental and nervous disorders. Today, the museum uses its more than 15,000 artifacts to educate visitors about the developments which made possible today's advanced medical treatments.

Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
317-232-1637
The Indiana State Museum in White River State Park is the state's gathering place -- inviting exploration and discovery of art, science and culture. This architecturally significant complex includes permanent and changing exhibits, two restaurants, a two-story gift shop and Indiana's only IMAX Theater.

Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
317-255-2464
A "don't miss" stop on your next visit to Indianapolis. The fine arts facility, located in Broad Ripple Village, allows visitors to view exhibitions in three galleries for free or take in a weekend art class. The Basile Gallery Gift Shop has unique items for your home or for gifts.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
4790 W. 16th St.
317-492-6747
A wide variety of race-related items can be found at the Official Trackside Gift Shop located in the Hall of Fame Museum inside the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The shop has many exclusive collector items available only at the track which lets you feel the thrill of racing 364 days a year.

Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Rd.
317-923-1331
The IMA is among the largest general art museums in the U.S. Situated on 152 acres that incorporate the historic Oldfields estate, as well as breathtaking gardens and grounds, the IMA features significant collections of African, American, Asian, European, contemporary and decorative art, including paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and photographs, textiles and costumes.

Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
340 N. Senate Ave.
317-634-6622
Conveniently located in two overlapping Indianapolis cultural districts, The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (IMOCA) is an emerging arts organization that engages audiences of Indiana and beyond with the ideas, forms, and creators of our time. Exhibitions, ranging from paintings to graffitti to video art, stimulate the mind both emotionally and intellectually. Visit the museum shop to take a little bit your experiences home.

Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W. Washington St.
317-630-2001
Just footsteps from downtown, the Zoo is open daily at 9 a.m. Highlights include Indiana's largest aquarium; open exhibit areas with 350 different animal species; seasonal pony, train and family roller coaster rides. The most unique venue in the city! Dine with the dolphins or see a stunning view of the downtown skyline! For more information about attractions, call 630-2001. Community Tuesdays are the first Tues. of each month Mar.-Dec., when admission is $5.

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home
528 Lockerbie St.
317-631-5885
Take a glimpse of society life at the turn of the century just as Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley experienced it. The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home recalls a simpler time. The Museum Home, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis' historic Lockerbie neighborhood, showcases many of the great poet's personal belongings including his writing desk, portrait of his beloved dog and his top hat and cane. At the home, visitors get the rare chance to experience the country's only late-Victorian preservation. Authentic furnishings and décor fill the home with an air of nostalgia.

Madame Walker Theatre Center
617 Indiana Ave.
317-236-2099
This National Historic Landmark houses office, meeting and banquet facilities ranking among the best in the city. The Walker's strategic location makes it an ideal venue for music, dramatic and lecture presentations and business meetings. In-house catering, free parking and security are among the amenities available. Tours may be scheduled.

Morris-Butler House
1204 N. Park Ave.
317-636-5409
Special events and guided tours of this beautifully restored 1865 home showcase the architecture, history, culture and society of Indianapolis during the 19th century. A museum property of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and accredited by the American Association of Museums. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W. Washington St.
317-916-4259
Located in White River State Park, downtown Indianapolis, the NCAA Hall of Champions is a 30,000-square-foot, two-level venue that features inspiring theater presentations, tributes to former NCAA student-athletes and champions, NCAA championship sports and a gallery for special exhibitions. Relive NCAA March Madness and more. Groups and special events welcome. Visit Campus Corner Gift Shop for the perfect gift for your college sports fan.

National Art Museum of Sport at University Place - IUPUI
850 W. Michigan St
317-274-3627
Discover the nation's largest assemblage of art depicting sport. The museum's collection includes works by Winslow Homer, George Bellows, LeRoy Neiman and Ogden Pleissner. Johnny Unitas, Joe Louis, Jim Thorpe, Bob Cousy and Helen Wills Moody Roark are just some of the sports legends represented. The museum features special sport art exhibits in addition to its permanent collection.

Oldfields Lilly House & Gardens
4000 Michigan Rd.
317-923-1331
Email: ima@ima-art.org
A National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Oldfields-Lilly House & Gardens is the former home and estate of the J.K. Lilly Jr. family. Lilly House is now a historic house museum and the 26-acre estate offers beautiful formal and informal gardens.

President Benjamin Harrison Home
1230 N. Delaware St.
317-631-1888
Home of the 23rd president, this three-story Italianate mansion features Victorian furnishings including many original Harrison pieces. Changing exhibits feature Harrison's life as Indiana's only elected president, his many accomplishments, family and the Victorian era. Recent additions include an elevator and a reconstructed two-story identical carriage house "old red barn" as it stood behind the President's house in 1888. Monthly classes, activities, seminars, events and productions of "Live From Delaware Street." National Historic Landmark. Guided tours every 30 minutes.

Scottish Rite Cathedral
650 N. Meridian St.
317-262-3100
Tudor-Gothic style cathedral, judged during its early days as one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Gothic tower rises 212 feet and contains a 54-bell carillon. Banquet, wedding and meeting facilities available.

White River Gardens
1200 W. Washington St
317-630-2001
This stunningly beautiful botanical attraction combines the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational design to serve the needs of all visitors. With hundreds of plant varieties on display plus entertaining special conservatory exhibits throughout the year. Features 5,000-square-foot Hilbert Conservatory, outside DeHaan Tiergarten, Dick Crum Resource Center and much more.