Indianapolis Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana.
Set on 150 acres of gardens, the Indianapolis Museum of Art features a variety of changing and permanent exhibits. The pieces contained within the museum range from ancient times to the present day. Some of the featured collections include African Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art and a European Collection.
This memorial honors the USS Indianapolis, the last American ship sunk in World War II, and the one that suffered the highest loss of life. Enscribed on the memorial stone are the names of the ship's company on its last voyage.
The NCAA Hall of Champions honors and celebrates the achievements of student athletes from 1921 through to today. Exhibits featuring historical and current information about NCAA members and facilities can be found throughout the 25,000 square foot hall.
Featuring Native American and Western Art, the Eiteljorg Museum contains a permanent collection and gallery space for temporary exhibits. Some of the works include painting, schulpture, design, graphics, woodcarving, pottery, clothing, basketry and more.
This museum is built in the former home of the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. It features displays about his life and presidency as well as exhibits about Indiana history.
The Indiana State Museum is renowned as "Indiana's Smithsonian" and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated in the White River State Park's museum complex, the museum features everything in Indiana's history from prehistoric times to the present.
National Art Museum of Sport features America's largest collection of sports art, ranging from paintings, drawings and sculptures. More than 800 works are displayed that represent over 40 different sports.
Built in 1865, this Victorian House was one of the centerpieces of the Old Northside District. Guided tours of the house are given year-round, seven days of the week. A meeting room is available for up to 50 people.
This museum is located in the lower level of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Monument Circle. It covers the history of the United States Civil War in Indiana, including the many Indianans that fought in it.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis features five floors of interactive exhibits for play and to challenge the minds of children young and old. Among the many exhibits offered at the museum are a water clock, a life-size Tyrannosuarus Rex and a log cabin, as well as many history, science and art exhibits.







