I didn't realize we had to make an appointment for the museum tour ahead of time. Highly recommend doing it online. Tours are limited, so plan accordingly. While we were walking around the garden, there were 4 other groups of people who came not knowing that the inside tours had to be reserved. This time, I'm scoring the outside only, until I make another trip. We definitely did enjoy the medicinal garden outside the museum for good couple of hours. There are so many plants with signs that explain their healing properties. It's a beautiful and well kept garden. There's so much in depth information too. I got some ideas for my garden at home.

Such a cool place! The tour cost $10 per adult. It’s a neat little historical pathological department tour, as you can get pretty close to historic artifacts. The tour-guide was very informative, answered everyone’s questions, and encouraged conversation. Masks are currently mandatory, and limited on how many people per tour group. Definitely recommend!

Bring your Miracle-Ears and your time machine, because this tour is so RUSHED you won't be able to enjoy a moment or hear the mumbling masked guide. We were pushed through this place in an hour and not allowed to go back to revisit any displays. The guide told us to read the facts further on the website if we wanted to know more about each item. After the hour, we were then booted outside to the garden. In which was beautiful. All in all the building is amazing. But if we truly want to enjoy the history of this facility... a chaperoned hour tour is not gonna cut it. Hope they can make some changes. I'd love to take my parents there but they wouldn't be able to understand or keep up with how rushed it was.

Fantastic place!! Most historically intact medical mark I’ve ever visited! Worth the trip. Super cool, glad it still exists. Better than most museums in the area.

I wanted to give this place 5 stars so bad. I was pretty let down and unimpressed. They could have done SO much better with the tour. There is so much potential for this place, the artifacts and exhibits are so incredible! The woman who let us into the building was so kind! With that being said - the tour is rushed, they don’t let you wander around on your own, you have literally no time for pictures or anything like that. And while our tour guide was very nice, there were times during the tour when he literally was like “I have no idea what this is called or what this is used for”. we were shoved out the door as soon as the tour was over even though we were told we would be able to look through the museum portion afterwards on our own. I asked for a picture in the auditorium at the end and there was another tour guide in there and she was SO rude about it all. It was upsetting.

Interesting part of Indiana history. There is a medicinal garden on the grounds that are intriguing to walk around before or after the guided tour. The facility has an interesting past and they have lots of photos to help tell the story of the building and grounds. You might also be lucky enough to spot the local woodchuck, Larry.

This place was fascinating! Extremely educational and entertaining. Will definitely be back!

Was very interesting. Great tour guide. Only plan to spend an hour here and make sure you don’t arrive earlier than 10 min or they won’t let you in.

Real pretty, didn't get to go inside unfortunately, bring a mask and call ahead! They're scheduling tours. There's a historical medicinal herb/plant garden outside with plaques explaining their uses and risks of use, it was nice to walk about and read. Hoping to hit it another time to see the wonders inside.

This museum is a bit eclectic but if you’re already looking up a “medical museum” than this is 100% the place for you. Gorgeous piece of architecture with amazing curators/guides to take you around and give you all the history and knowledge they have. The museum is basically a time capsule of how our medical fields developed and is well worth the visit!

Went here with my boyfriend, this was a super fun and informative experience. I loved seeing all the different rooms, the tour guide was very cool, charismatic and knowledgeable, and had awesome hair! I would totally recommend it for anyone interested in old stuff and history/medical history!

We took the guided tour with Kerri as our guide. Fascinating history of the grounds and the progression of mental health facilities in general. Seeing the beautifully preserved instruments, furniture, records, and medical samples really added to our understanding. Kerri was a stellar guide and clearly has a passion for the information. Pleased to see the focus on humanizing the patients and their stories rather than a show of oddities or scare tactics. Recommend to anyone.

What a great little find. It was interesting and educational. Our tour guide was nice and intelligent. I would definitely recommend

This place was amazing to explore. I was more interested in what the tour guide was saying because he was so informative than taking pictures. This place is a must-see.

A really neat museum explaining the history of medical and psychological studies done there. Many specimens on display dated back almost to the beginning. Original books and equipment on display throughout. Tour lasted an hour and cost $10. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend checking this place if you have an interest in the medical world.

We had a great time. The hour tour was informative and very interesting. Bob was a great docent and extremely knowledgeable. If you go, take a few minutes to stroll in the gardens. If you like history of any kind or are in the medical field, this is a must visit!

Need a plan an appt. for the best experience. Staff were very welcoming and this is a gem of a place. It’s worth every minute they afford you. Very cool visit!

Very cool. Lots of history of medicine, pathology and mental health treatment. Highly recommend, worth a detour. Make sure to schedule a tour, prior to arrival, appts are limited related to Covid.

Really, really cool museum with a lot to see and learn. Would not recommend for children, individuals sensitive to anatomy or like history/topics. Museum has stairs to enter and stairs to 2nd level.

This is my second trip here. This time I brought a friend. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and intelligent, I am bummed out the smaller building wasn’t available to view, but understanding of the reason (none having to do with the staff or Museum) if you are in the area, this is a great museum. Small, but packed with tons of medical knowledge and patho knowledge. It’s worth it to visit. Our tour lasted about 1 hour.

Grown up in Indiana and never knew this place existed until a few days ago. Reminds me of the history/architecture of Ellis Island! Staff giving the tour were very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely a must see for travelers/Hoosiers alike!

This museum was so, so intriguing! Frances was an excellent tour guide and all of the artifacts and items in this beautiful museum were absolutely fascinating to see up close. If you're in Indianapolis, go to this museum. It is well worth it.

Wonderful tour guide, my kids who are interested in history and medicine where super engaged.. Wish the tour was longer than an hour so many small things and details to look at. Patiently answered question after question. Will def be making another trip. Have enjoyed both tours I have taken. Do not recommend for young children, or children that have a hard time with no touching. Beautiful medicinal garden around the building as well... Over all great experience!!!

One of my favorite things I did on my trip to Indianapolis was visiting this place. It was AMAZING. I’m a pathologist so I was nerding out all over this place. The folks giving the tour were excellent. Well worth an hour of your time even if you have no medical background.

This was an incredible time for my sister, my 5 year old son, and I! The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, wonderfully cheerful, and made the whole thing magical for us. We already are planning a return trip. Highlights: beautiful library, super cool old fashioned medical devices and real preserved organs on display, stunning architecture, and that just touches the surface. Can't say enough good things!