4.5Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum(2.864 reviews) - Kiss the bricks Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Auto Racing Tracks
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum presents the stories of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the history of the automotive industry in Indiana, and has vehicles and race trophies and memorabilia from race events around the world. It houses one of the most important collections of racing vehicles and memorabilia in the world.See more..
4.5Indianapolis Museum of Art(1.464 reviews) - Concise but effective exhibits Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Gardens
With a collection of more than 54,000 works of art, an early-20th-century estate, 152 acres of gardens and grounds, including an outdoor art and nature park, the IMA campus offers experiences that feed both the heart and mind.See more..
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - where the world's finest cars of yesterday live today! Over 120 classic, antique, vintage and special interest cars are displayed with other automotive related exhibits on three floors. The museum is located in the original 1930s national headquarters of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company and is a National Historic Landmark. Visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a place where automotive history comes to lifeSee more..
4.5Studebaker National Museum(605 reviews) - A Must-Do, Especially for Classic Car Enthusiasts Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Educational sites • History Museums
Experience over a century on wheels at the Studebaker National Museum, from the Studebaker family’s c. 1835 Conestoga Wagon to the last car to roll off the Studebaker assembly line in 1966. Learn how the world-famous Studebaker Corporation made the transition from being one of the foremost wagon makers to crafting the automobiles of the modern era — the only company to do so successfully. While you are here, be sure to also check out the world’s largest collection of Presidential Carriages. We hope to see you soon!See more..
4.5Indiana State Museum(526 reviews) - Interesting State Museum Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Take a journey through Indiana's history, from the age of mastodons and mammoths to 21st century science, art and culture. Families can enjoy hands-on science in our Naturalist's Lab, wind their way through cave replicas in "Frozen Reign," learn real stories about historic Hoosiers in our cultural galleries, and more. The museum features two floors of permanent experiences and one floor of changing galleries. The Indiana State Museum is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.See more..
4.5RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum(435 reviews)from $13.85 - Our 3rd visit Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We planned our 3rd trip to the museum for late March and anticipated staying in their parking lot overnight. We have a class A motorhome and most RV Parks are closed at this point in the year. The museum was open and we did the tour one more time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing how the RV Lifestyle dates back so many years, and how the organizers have managed to gather such an extensive collection of units. Interesting how the similarities for yesterday and today remain. Well done folks and thanks to the organizers and supporters for creating such an interesting venue, and for allowing us to stay in the lot.See more..
The ice cream sundaes are excellent, the place is beautiful and the staff are super-friendly but the highlight is the guided tour from Debra Slone. You need to book it through the Columbus Information Center (or their website) and it is well worth the time and money. She gives you a personal tour of the parlor and it’s history, plays the orchestrion and nickelodeon and shows you the beautiful upstairs area which is only accessible on the tour. See more..
4.5Rhythm! Discovery Center(169 reviews) - A Percussionist's Dream Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost interactive drum and percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.See more..
4.5French Lick West Baden Museum(158 reviews) - A Great Way to Spend a Few Hours Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
The French Lick West Baden Museum, located in downtown French Lick, is dedicated to preserving the histories of the Springs Valley. Visit today and learn about our amazing hotels, railways, casinos, sports, and the amazing Hagenbeck Wallace Circus. Admission $15 Adults $14 Students Seniors Ages 12 & Under $6 Ages 5 & Under FreeSee more..
5.0Indiana Military Museum(146 reviews) - Outstanding Military Museum Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
This is an outstanding military museum that has exhibits ranging from the Civil war through current day. The exhibits were well put together. One could easily spend three to four hours going through both buildings plus all of the airplanes and buildings on the grounds.See more..
What a great museum. It is small so it only takes a couple hours to go through. But you learn a lot about Red and his rise to fame. You also get to read/hear/see some of his acts both on radio and TV. Plus you aren’t too far away from his childhood home so take a quick drive by there as well. This is worth the stop.See more..
This museum is right next door to the ACD Museum and you can get tickets to both and save a bit. It is a really great place and is inside the old ACD factory. The displays are quite nicely presented and there are all kinds of trucks and cars a lot of which are not very common and so were interesting to see. It's quite large and has a lot to view.See more..
4.5Indiana Medical History Museum(128 reviews) - Wish we could have spent more time here Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine while the building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places.The museum is open to the public Wed-Sat from 10am to 4pm. Tours take place every half hour, with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Groups of 7 or more may be scheduled in advance for Wednesday or for regular operating hours.Admission: Adults $10, University Students $7, Children under 18 $3.See more..
4.0Santa Claus Museum & Village(127 reviews) - Fun and Free to visit Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
The Santa Claus Museum & Village will operate daily until August 9th Sunday through Thursday from 9-5 Central time and Friday & Saturday 9-7 Central time. After August 9, weekday hours change to 10 - 2 and weekends are 9-4. There is never a charge to enter the museum or write a letter to Santa! The museum & village are a not for profit organization. The story of Santa Claus, Indiana, comes alive at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. Explore the town's famous history in the Santa Claus Museum and pick up the perfect souvenir in the gift shop. Visit the beautiful, 1880 Santa Claus Church and the giant Santa Claus Statue, built in 1935 and standing 22-feet-tall. Spend some time in the Original Santa Claus Post Office and write your free letters to Santa. Don't forget to include your name and address... Santa and his Elves will write back in December!See more..
Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. Today, the Eskenazi Museum of Art's internationally acclaimed collection, ranging from ancient gold jewelry and African masks to paintings by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso, includes over 45,000 objects representing nearly every art-producing culture throughout history.See more..
5.0Model T Ford Museum(105 reviews) - More history than just the Model T Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Model T Museum is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana’s Historic Depot District. Once the area's transportation mecca of the 19th century, it is now a “must-see” destination filled with notable architecture, unique shops, stunning murals, fun and fabulous restaurants, a microbrewery and much more! Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor of attractions in Richmond, Indiana, the museum’s amazing collection of vehicles and T-related memorabilia is ever growing and changing. Among the stars are a 1909 touring (one of the very first Ts), a rare 1912 Town Car, a 1925 fire truck, and a 1931 Pietenpol airplane with a Model T Engine. Educational opportunities include an extensive reference library; a cutaway chassis that reveals the inner workings of the T; plus a variety of manuals, publications, CDs and restoration DVDs available for purchase. The museum welcomes school and tour groups by appointment.See more..
4.5Minnetrista(101 reviews) - Bob Ross Experience Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Minnetrista is a museum and cultural center that serves the people of East Central Indiana. Minnetrista offers exhibits and programs for children, families, adults, scouts, teachers and students that focus on nature, history, gardens, and art.Minnetrista's forty-acre campus includes beautiful gardens, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway.See more..
4.5Grissom Air Museum(99 reviews) - US military aviation history Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Grissom Air Museum is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate our guests about the 70 year history of this military base. We provide many experiences including tours, simulators, speakers, and multiple artifact displays. Are mission is to continue the legacy of the brave men and women who served on this base. Featured: Oldest B-58 Hustler, SAC Base Alert Tower, "Looking Glass" Mission's EC-135, Oldest Tanker "KC-97", F-100 Flown by Neil Armstrong, TF-102 Flown by President George W. Bush, and an A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog. Plus a BA-53 Nuclear Bomb!See more..
4.5Old Lighthouse Museum(99 reviews) - A fun quaint museum Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.See more..
4.5Hesston Steam Museum(89 reviews) - Delightful place, one of many to see steam still alive Wednesday: Speciality Museums
I've gone twice; May 2018 and 2019, and hope to go again. (Plus in September 2017, when they weren't technically open, but let me pop in anyway.) They have many steam locomotives operating there, including one all the way Czech! And they operate it! There's also a whole train that used to work in a zoo, before the railroad there closed. It makes me tear up every time I think about how the steam engine and its coaches are still running even with their old line closed. And there's much more too. I highly recommend it! See more..
4.5Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion(87 reviews) - Great lesson on steamboats Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Howard Steamboat Museum is a unique time capsule into another world where you can experience life in an impeccably preserved 1890's built Victorian mansion. Inside is a museum to the three-generation steamboat building Howard family and their historic shipyard. We give you the option of a guided or self guided experience.See more..
4.0Dallara IndyCar Factory(78 reviews) - Nice tour if your a car buff Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Located 1/3 of a mile southwest of the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway – home of the Indianapolis 500 – and just 5 miles from Downtown Indianapolis – our facility is the destination for race-enthusiasts, and those who are brand new to the sport, to get their fill of all things IndyCar! The Dallara IndyCar Factory offers visitors the chance to explore 20,000 square feet of interactive and hands-on exhibits centered around the engineering and technology of the world’s fastest sport!See more..
Activities for all ages: Visit the museum to learn about The New York Central railroading history, see the Stanley Bell Model Train Layout and other various scale collection, observe trains going by on one of the busiest lines in the Midwest, tour the rolling stock, check out the new children's play area, build your own wooden track layout on the 4’x 6’ train table, take a spin around the track and more.See more..
4.5Rotary Jail Museum(72 reviews) - Great, interesting, and sad history here Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Built in 1881 - the rotary jail of Crawfordsville is the first of it's kind. Eighteen rotary jails were built, but being one of only three that have been preserved, this is also the only rotary jail left in existence that still turns. This facility served as the Montgomery county sheriff's residence, and the county jail for 91 years.See more..
The Howard County Museum in Seiberling Mansion closes for annual cleaning and maintenance from January 1-31. The museum will reopen with regular hours beginning in February 2019. The Seiberling Mansion is an impressive Victorian home built during Indiana's gas boom by industrialist Monroe Seiberling. The mansion is now managed by the Howard County Historical Society and is home to the county museum. Multiple phases of renovation have returned it to it's Victorian splendor as an icon of the 1890's gas boom in Indiana.See more..
4.5Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site(62 reviews) - Very Beautiful Victorian Mansion Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Admire this masterpiece of Victorian artistry nestled on the Ohio River and discover how the Culbertson family's legacy of benevolence lives on today. This location is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.See more..
4.5Reitz Home Museum(61 reviews) - Wonderful old home, worth the visit! Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Stopped for this planned tour on the way to Louisville. The home and furnishings were so beautiful and the history behind the home and family is equally as intriguing. Loved the vintage furnishings and décor, especially the magnificent china hutch, and hearing the family's story. Appreciate the efforts and money of others to restore and open homes like these for the public. Natalie was an awesome tour guide she was so incredibly informative. Really loved it!See more..
4.0History Center(61 reviews) - Informative little gem Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
As the name implies, the organization is a history museum which collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets objects and images which relate to past people and events of the local community. Founded in 1921, the Society has grown from a small exhibit assembled by the DAR and shown at the Allen County Courthouse to be the largest locally relevant historical museum in northeastern Indiana. The collection has expanded to over 27,000 objects and thousands of images. The History Center now occupies the Old City Building, circa 1893. In addition, the Society acquired the 1827 Chief Richardville house in 1991, and the Barr Street Market in 1991.See more..
There's so much to see and read about. Excellent place. It takes a while don't go when you have time. Also if you're coming off 71 and see the signs, it is a long ways to the museum. Maybe 25 miles so don't think it's right off the road. It was worth the trip.See more..
4.5General Lew Wallace Study & Museum(56 reviews) - I Learned Something New! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Please book tours ahead of time here: https://v2.waitwhile.com/welcome/wallacestudy Admission will not be charged until you arrive. The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, a National Historic Landmark and 2008 winner of the National Medal for Museum Service, features General Wallace’s personal Study, a unique building situated on over 3.5 acres of park-like land; his 1870 Carriage House, now an interpretive center and exhibit hall; and original memorabilia from throughout his life and career as a soldier, statesman, and the celebrated author of Ben-Hur, the best selling novel of the 19th century. This museum is not ideal for children under the age of 8. Please allow at least 1 hour for a visit. No tours will be started after 4:15 Eastern.See more..
Went here with my cousins who live in Jasper and it had a lot of interesting artifacts. They cater to kids with activities and dress up. It encompasses a lot of history and is a fun afternoon activity. (Also, I wanted to note that I visited here in July of 2013, but I just now started reviewing again.)See more..
The museum was closed, but they were holding a private swap meet. Josh (curator) allowed us to tour the museum, and regaled us with many stories. An awesome experience. The exhibit was exquisite! The quality of cars is the best around. It was an amazing experience, and we will most definitely return! Thanks, Josh!!!See more..
4.0Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum(49 reviews) - This place was definitely worth the visit for any fan of both Marvel and DC. Speciality Museums
Very cool! They had so many things to look at such one of captain americas signed shield from the movies. They have free arcade games with paid admission that you can play multiple times. This place is small but it has a lot of growth potential and would really like to return again to see what new things they bring in.See more..
The Madison Railroad Station museum is part of the History Center Campus which includes a local history museum and a restored caboose. The station museum is in the renovated station that was erected on the site in 1895. Much original equipment is still in the museum along with numerous interpretive displays that provide a very good feel for the construction of the railroad itself as well as how it interacted with the city.See more..
4.5Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum(47 reviews) - Unexpected Hidden Gem in Historic Madison Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 30, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum is closed for the winter. The anticipated reopening is May 1, 2023. Don't worry, you can still explore the site via the virtual tour on our website! If you would like to schedule a group tour, please contact the Historic Madison, Inc. office for further information. For 94 years, workers at the Ben Schroeder Saddle tree Company crafted wooden frames for saddle makers throughout the United States and Latin America. It was the nation's longest-lasting, continually, operated, family-owned saddle tree company. Recognized by historians as one of America's premier industrial heritage sites and the only saddle tree museum in the U.S., this vintage workplace has been restored and opened to visitors. This property is owned and operated by Historic Madison, Inc., of Madison, Indiana.See more..
3.5Billie Creek Village(46 reviews) - Three covered bridges there. Speciality Museums
This is a private, apparently, village and artisan community, with three covered bridges and a primitive campground (we did not stay, just visited). We were there in mid-week during the off-season, so the village and artisan community itself were not open. Nevertheless, it is an interesting place to explore.See more..
Unless you are like me, and want an occ ride on a caboose , this is a place for a 10 and younger. My husband and I took our teenage sons and our one sons girlfriend on the Pizza Train. Sure, we talked and enjoyed each other's company on the train, but that is mainly because there wasn't much to see out the window most of the time. Once you get to the area for the Pizza place, you then have to walk a bit. Please, make sure you know how far the walk is.See more..
Set on 37 acres, this museum includes 42 windmills in various stages of repair.See more..
4.0Vincennes State Historic Sites(41 reviews) - John was a Fantastic tour guide! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Experience Indiana's history as a territory at the first territorial capital and the home of Fort Knox II, the 1809 French House, Jefferson Academy and more historic buildings. This location is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.See more..
Not to miss! While adults pay $18 per ticket, the hour tour is worth it! Very knowledgeable tour guide. On display- China place settings from many train companies, a large collection of lanterns, artifacts, train depot built inside the large display room with original furniture, paperwork ( tickets, schedules) collected from defunct depots. The tour includes a walk thru a Victorian Flagler train car that measures about 72 feet. Elegant! This care was built in 1890. The last place on the tour was a a model train set up, 15 x24 feet. Such a detailed set up.See more..
We had a delightful experience visiting the indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The exhibits were professionally done and beautifully presented. The staff were knowledgeble and helpful. Do not miss this on your visit to New Castle. See more..
Nice little place to visit. I think admission was a dollar or two. Pack up the kids and check out some model aircraft. Try out the simulators. See more..
4.5David Owsley Museum of Art(29 reviews) - Incredible Experiance Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
My experience at DOMA was incredible. The tour guides and staff are very well versed in the art that they are talking about, and are very good at answering questions and having artistic conversations with the patrons. I went there on an educational trip, and ended up bonding with my friend, now fiancé, over our love of art, and that’s when we fell in love. Perfect for a date with somebody who appreciates art and history!!See more..
Others have commented on all the wonderful items, so I’ll talk about the genealogy section. Small - but a good selection of items to study. There are even more items in a vault and the librarian was very helpful in finding them. I am in a power wheelchair and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get into the building much less to the 2nd floor museum. But there is an elevator to the right of the front door (as you’re looking at the building). There is a button (like for automatic doors) that opens the door to a tiny lobby. Just call the elevator and you are off. Both floors were very easy for me to get around. See more..
This has to be one of the coolest military air museums around! SO MUCH information to see and learn. The docents know their stuff, so check with them for questions! A few static planes outside. It's handicap accessible and you'll need about an hour to explore! Go there now! Thank me later!See more..
3.5Circus Hall of Fame(24 reviews) - Wow who knew the history. You have to see this place Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Circus Hall of Fame was established in Peru, Indiana in 1982. We are located inside five of the original American Circus Corporation winter quarters buildings. These are all National Historic Landmarks. Our Museum houses wagons, costumes, posters, photographs, circus artifacts and props as various sizes of circus models. We are full of circus lore and legend. We are a place where the Past meets the Present.See more..
4.5Marshall County Museum(22 reviews) - Train Stop Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Outstanding local attraction with something for all ages. The train room is super. Everything is like able. Clean organized and great staff.See more..
