Top rated Museums in Indianapolis, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Museums in Indianapolis

Experience the best that Indianapolis has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 320 places from Museum category.

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Early Ford V-8 Museum

Museum

👍👍 Great collection of flathead V-8 cars & trucks. You need at least 3 hours to take a quick look at all the displays in the museum.

5.00 (100 reviews) (~196.25 km from centre)

Halderman Museum Barn

Museum

👍👍 We were traveling and found this on Google. We were graciously granted a last minute appointment, and given a private tour. Very interesting.!

5.00 (84 reviews) (~176.66 km from centre)

The Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation

Museum

👍👍 I live less than 8 miles from this museum and I just recently heard about it. My husband and I visited on Veterans Day and wow! This place is packed full of every kind of military history from every war. Friendly vets and volunteers will answer your questions. I'll be visiting often. You can't...

5.00 (43 reviews) (~153.78 km from centre)

Ruthmere-Havilah Beardsley House

Museum

Interactive tours of a group of historic buildings including a private mansion with gardens.

5.00 (41 reviews) (~214.59 km from centre)

National Museum of the US Air Force

Museum

Aviation museum with flight simulator, a 3D theater, war-themed exhibits & an on-site cafe.

4.90 (24.3K reviews) (~175.11 km from centre)

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Museum

Museum & gift shop dedicated to classic cars, including Auburn, Cord & Duesenberg models.

4.90 (1.7K reviews) (~199.52 km from centre)

Who North America

Museum

👍👍 If you are a whovian, this is the place for you. Can't afford to fly to London and go the shop in East Ham, then come here. Half museum, half collectibles this place is actuually BETTER than the Dr. Who store in London. A must see for diehard fans or those with an emerging interest. Clothes, toy...

4.90 (665 reviews) (~21.96 km from centre)

Air Force Museum Meetings & Events

Museum

👍👍 Wow a Free Museum. One that something for everyone young & not so young. So many displays of memorabilia. World war aircraft to stealths, drones & rockets. What a treat!

4.90 (527 reviews) (~175.12 km from centre)

Hoosier Gym

Gym

👍👍 Absolute, PHENOMENAL place to play. My daughter and her team had the privilege of playing in this historical gym and grabbing a 35-14 victory for the BGC Thunder. If given the opportunity, we would love to come back and play here again.

4.90 (475 reviews) (~54.26 km from centre)

Wright Brothers National Museum

Museum

👍👍 The museum is very nice with a beautiful collection of cars. The train is also a nice event for children.

4.90 (311 reviews) (~167.35 km from centre)

The James Dean Museum

Museum

👍👍 Amazing museum in an amazing building in a small town Indiana. As if it isn't enough to be in a fantastic restored 1888 building, no it has great local history and artefact - general history upstairs - don't forget to go upstairs. But the real star is of course downstairs. James Dean. I always kne...

4.90 (281 reviews) (~84.02 km from centre)

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

History museum

Contemporary museum featuring collections of old automobiles built from the 1900s to the 1960s.

4.90 (271 reviews) (~229.67 km from centre)

The Bicycle Museum of America

Museum

This museum focused on bicycle history has a large, rotating selection of models plus guided tours.

4.90 (257 reviews) (~168.45 km from centre)

Roots 101 African American Museum

Museum

👍👍 Black history is important. Educational. I enjoyed my visit. A must see adventure for all people.

4.90 (166 reviews) (~171.67 km from centre)

Wabash County Museum

Museum

👍👍 The Grinch Stink Stank Stunk event was a delight! The letter to Santa to place in Christmas mailbox brought joy to the kids. Crafting Christmas tree out of play doh and decorating it was a hit. When Grinch showed up throwing "snoballs" the kids laughed so hard with delight. The Grinch was in total c...

4.90 (146 reviews) (~117.96 km from centre)

International Monster Truck Museum and Hall of Fame

Museum

4.90 (130 reviews) (~213.64 km from centre)

National Aviation Hall Of Fame

Museum

Learning center & interactive displays honoring famous names in aviation history.

4.90 (89 reviews) (~175.07 km from centre)

Cane Ridge Meeting House

Historical landmark

👍👍 I've read a lot about Cane Ridge and how the revival started here in 1801 years ago. I finally got to visit this year. The curator was wonderful. I also had quiet time in the church to pray and read. I highly suggest taking the time to come visit. I prayed for another revival to come soon to the...

4.90 (80 reviews) (~246.94 km from centre)

Global Village Welcome Center

Museum

👍👍 Various forms of art showcased, from various cultural backgrounds; some for sale. Also historical and other cultural exhibits. Also serves as a meeting place, both for Indianapolis locals to meet other locals, but also for people from all over the globe to connect with those in the Indy area.

4.90 (80 reviews) (~10.03 km from centre)

Presidential Gallery - National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Museum

Open, airy museum displaying military aviation history exhibits, aerospace vehicles & rare missiles.

4.90 (72 reviews) (~175.37 km from centre)

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