Visit Indiana War Memorial & Museum
Rating: 7.9/10

Indiana War Memorial & Museum

The Indiana War Memorial & Museum in downtown Indianapolis is one of the most impressive historical museums in the state. You can explore exhibits about the wars Indiana participated in, admire the famous Shrine Room inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and walk through several galleries filled with military history and memorial monuments.

Our Trip Indiana War Memorial & Museum

This is our recommended parking spot. There are many other options, but this is the best spot to explore the top hiking trails.

Parking

We recommend using restrooms before starting activities, specially if you have kids.

Restrooms

The Shrine Room is an amazing place, hard to imagine from the outside. Besides being amazing, the place can give you feelings of pride and patriotism.

To Shrine

This Auditorium is an interesting place and with a lot of history, usually used to instill patriotism in younger generations.

To Auditorium

The museum is located in the bottom floor of the building, and there's a lot of history in display. The exhibitions cover everything from the Independence to the most recent Gulf Wars.

To Museum

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Indiana War Memorial & Museum

Highlights
  • Safe
  • Good Connectivity
  • Public Transportation
  • Self-guided
  • Open Year Round
Activities
  • Events
  • Explore
Amenities
  • Public Restrooms
Nearby Cities
  • Lockerbie Square
  • Chatham Arch
  • Old Northside
  • Fletcher Place
  • Holy Cross
  • Woodruff Place
Today's Forecast
93°F / 76°F

Patchy rain nearby

10-Day Forecast
4.7

Based on 3123 Google reviews

"I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this museum. I was not expecting much when I first arrived, but the level of detail and sheer amount of a..."
— Jordan
"I’m so glad we had the chance to visit this place ❤️🇺🇸 It was a truly meaningful experience and such a beautiful tribute to the brave serv..."
— Cameron Hayes
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Address

55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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