Indianapolis Attractions

Indianapolis

Indianapolis, a typical Midwest city and capital of Indiana, lies southeast of Lake Michigan on the White River - almost exactly in the centre of Indiana, on a site selected by ten government commissioners in 1820 for the new capital of the state.

(White River State Park)

This museum displays the private collection of Harrison Eiteljorg, which includes North American Indian arts and crafts, and Western Art.

Indiana Medical History Museum

The Indiana Medical History Museum is located in Indianapolis. The museum is easily located on the former grounds of the Central State Hospital. The museum has diverse collection of items, primarily from the 19th and 20th Centuries. The museum has done an excellent job of displaying the items, usually in situ. The building that houses the museum, the old Pathology building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close				16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Students	$ 3.00
Child 18 & under	$ 1.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Tours will not start after 3pm.

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(White River State Park)

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a great place to take the family for an afternoon of educational fun. The museum is full of interesting, innovative, and interactive displays sure to please all visitors. Some of the displays include Dinosphere, All Aboard, What ifS?, infoZone, Passport to the World, Playscape, Story Adventure, ScienceWorks, BioTech Learning Center, and Carousel Wishes & Dreams.

Address

Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208-4716
United States

Phone 1 (317) 334-3322

Fax 1 (317) 921-4019

http://www.childrensmuseum.org

Hours

March 1 to September 6

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

September 7 to February 28

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Cost

Adult	$ 15.50
Senior over 60	$ 14.50
Child 17 & under	$ 10.50

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

The museum is free on Christmas Eve, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents' Day. Also free the first Thursday of the month from 5 to 8 pm.

Parking

Free

Eagle Creek Park and Nature Preserve

The Eagle Creek Park and Nature Preserve is located in Indianapolis and is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. The park features 1400 acres of water and 3900 acres of dry land. The activities available in the park include sailing, windsurfing, and bird watching; hiking, swimming, fishing, biking and walking are popular as well. The Eagle Creek Park and Nature Preserve also features a restaurant and concession stand if you work up an appetite.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	7:00	7:00	7:00	7:00	7:00	7:00	7:00
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants	$ 5.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory, housed within Garfield Park, houses a collection of tropical plants and floral displays. Originally a horse track, the Park was called Southern Park but was renamed in 1881, following the death of Hoosier native President James Garfield.

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Home of James Whitcomb Riley

The Home of James Whitcomb Riley is located in Indianapolis. This wonderfully restored house is located in historic Lockerbie, one of the city's finest neighborhoods. The James Whitcomb Riley home is chock full of period pieces and items of note from the author's life including his writing desk, top hat, and cane.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30	15:30

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Child 17 & under	$ 1.00
Child 6 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Closed first two weeks of January.

Hook's American Drug Store Museum

The Hook's American Drug Store Museum is located in Indianapolis. The museum traces the history of the pharmacy from its original days to what we see today on practically every street corner.

Address

Hook's Discovery & Learning Center
201 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1018
United States

Phone 1 (317) 951-2222

Fax 1 (317) 951-2224

http://www.hooksrx.com/museum.html

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Indiana Historical Society Museum

The Indiana Historical Society Museum is located in Indianapolis. This wonderful museum holds a vast collection of historical items related to 21 specific areas. Some of these themes include the American Civil War, Architecture, and the Old Northwest Territory.

Address

Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
United States

Phone 1 (317) 232-1882

Fax 1 (317) 233-3109

http://www.indianahistory.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Tips

Donations accepted.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service

Indiana State Library

Located in Indianapolis is the Indiana State Library. The library was opened in 1934 in its present location; however, it has been serving the needs of the state residents since 1825. Inside the library visitors will find an extensive catalog of items along with Internet access. The Indiana State Library also features traveling exhibits in its Great Hall, check to see what's on when you are in town.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	Closed
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	19:00	16:30	16:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)

Indiana State Museum

In the former City Hall is the Indiana State Museum (natural history, art and history of Indiana).
Displays include early Indiana and animals that inhabited the area. Freetown Village represents an actual community that existed on the west side of town.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	11:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 7.00
Senior	$ 6.50
Child 12 & under	$ 4.00
Child 2 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Indiana University-Purdue University

Located on the bank of the White River, the Indiana Medical center is a premier research center. Other facilities include the Indianapolis Tennis Center and the Natatorium where U.S. Olympic swimming and diving trials take place.

Indiana World War Memorial

The Indiana World War Memorial is located in Indianapolis. This imposing square monument stands as a silent reminder to the folly of war and honors the fallen soldiers. The Indiana World War Memorial has three floors. The Shrine Room on the 3rd floor symbolizes peace and unity as it is constructed with building materials from around the world. Also in the war memorial is a museum dedicated to the soldiers of Indiana. The Indiana World War Memorial is well worth a visit if you are in town.

Indy Island Aquatic Center

Indy Island is an indoor aquatic center. It offers a water playhouse with small slide, geysers and spray features, a large water slide, a lap lane available at select times and a spa for adults only.

Hours

May 30 to August 8

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Child 17 & under	$ 4.00
Senior over 55	$ 4.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Admission higher on weekends.

James Irving Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium

Located on the Butler University campus, the observatory has the state's largest telescope.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	20:30	20:30	Closed
Close					22:30	22:30

Cost

Family	$ 7.00
Adult	$ 3.00
Students	$ 2.00
Senior	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Monument Circle

In Monument Circle, an oasis in the city center, is the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial, erected in 1902 to commemorate the dead of the Civil War. To the north of the Monument whole rows of houses were demolished to make room for the Mausoleum and Memorial Hall. Three blocks to the south have recently disappeared, replaced by the large Circle Center Mall.

Morris-Butler House

The Morris Butler House was built in 1864 and can be found in Indianapolis. Today visitors can tour the home and marvel at the wonderful job of restoration that has taken place. Stepping inside the Morris Butler House is like stepping back into the 19th Century as the home is completely outfitted in period pieces and decorative fashions of the day.

Address

Morris-Butler House Museum
1204 North Park Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2638
United States

Phone 1 (317) 636-5409

Fax 1 (317) 636-2630

National Art Museum of Sport

Sports buffs will want to be sure to visit the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis. Here visitors will find a treasure trove of sport related art. The National Art Museum of Sport has over 800 items that represent 40 different sports. The collection is showcased throughout University Place on the campus of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.

Address

National Art Museum of Sport
850 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5198
United States

Phone 1 (317) 274-3196

Fax 1 (317) 274-3878

http://www.namos.iupui.edu

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	Closed	Closed
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

RCA Dome (closed)

The construction of the huge RCA Dome in 1984 signaled the beginning of a comprehensive redevelopment of the city center. This is the home of the local football team, the Indianapolis Colts. The flag-decked Pan American Plaza in the immediate neighborhood of the Hoosier Dome, the Convention Center and Union Station was laid out to commemorate the Pan American Games of 1987.
The Dome was demolished in 2008.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	19:00	19:00	19:00

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Indianapolis Surroundings

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Carmel - Museum of Miniature Houses, Indiana

The Museum of Miniature Houses is located in Carmel. As the name suggests, the museum features miniature houses, both modern and antique. The level of intricacy and detail is absolutely astounding and will impress every visitor. There is even a miniature museum of the Museum of Miniature Houses.

Hours

January 25 to January 8

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	13:00
Close			16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Child 9 & under	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Fishers, Indiana

Originally called Fishers Switch, then known as Fishers Station, the town name officially became Fishers in 1872. The railroad brought residents and businesses to the area.

Fishers - Conner Prairie

(In Fishers, Indiana)

This open-air living history museum educates visitors about the lives, times, attitudes, and values of early 19th-century settlers. The five historic areas include Prairietown, the Conner Estate, Lenape Indian camp, Liberty Corner and PastPort Discovery Area.

Address

Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038-4499
United States

Phone 1 (317) 776-6006

Fax 1 (317) 776-6014

http://www.connerprairie.org

Hours

April 2 to November 24

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	11:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always opened on:

Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Cost

Adult	$ 13.00
Senior over 65	$ 12.00
Child 12 & under	$ 9.00
Child 2 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service

Fishers - Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

(In Fishers, Indiana)

The Nature Preserve includes forests, wetlands, and nature trails that allow visitors to view wildlife and plants.

Address

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
10410 Hague Road
Fishers, IN
United States

Phone 1 (317) 595-3458

Fax 1 (317) 595-3458

http://www.fishers.in.us/rwnp

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Guides

Guided tour available as optional extra.

Franklin - Johnson County Museum of History

Franklin is home to the Johnson County Museum of History. The museum houses over 20,000 objects, photographs, and documents relating to Johnson County's past and present. The Johnson County Museum of History has several galleries that feature a rotation of exhibits, an education center, a research library and a fine gift shop. An 1830s cabin is located next to the museum.

Address

Johnson County Museum of History
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131-1720
United States

Phone 1 (317) 346-4500

Fax 1 (317) 736-5451

http://www.johnsoncountymuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	Closed	Closed
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Tips

Open second Saturday of each month 10-3 pm.

Greenfield - James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace and Museum, Indiana

The James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace and Museum is one of the main attractions in Greenfield. This handsome two story white home was built in the mid 19th Century. The museum is filled with memorabilia from the author's life along with a detailed history of his life and legacy are thoughtfully displayed. The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Department operate the James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace and Museum.

Zionsville - P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library, Indiana

The P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library is located in Zionsville. This attraction has been operating since 1973 and is the main repository for historical and genealogical items from Boone County and to a lesser extent, Indiana. The P.H. Sullivan Museum and Genealogy Library also hosts frequent art exhibitions in its gallery spaces, be sure to check their website to see what is on display when you are in town.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

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