Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

9.7

Visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum offers a measured immersion into history and cars, with gleaming vehicles guiding you through decades of American speed. The collection blends legendary race cars, vintage mementos, and insightful displays that explain how technology and culture shaped the sport. The architecture and ambient lighting create a respectful atmosphere, while friendly staff clarify details, making the experience informative without feeling crowded or rushed.

The floor plans are thoughtfully laid out, guiding visitors from historic tandems to modern prototypes, with interactive elements that engage adults and kids alike. I appreciated how the exhibits connect racing milestones to broader themes like engineering, storytelling, and perseverance. Even casual spectators will notice the detail in models, signage, and restoration craftsmanship, which together reinforce the sense that speed is built on patience, teamwork, and careful preservation.

Information about museum in Indianapolis - Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Service options
  • On-site services
Highlights
  • Active military discounts
  • Live performances
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
  • Gift shop
Amenities
  • Cafe
  • Offers tours
  • Toilet
Crowd
  • Family friendly
Payments
  • Admission fee
Children
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nursing room
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Customer Reviews

★★★★★

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 4327 reviews on Google

Mark Boswell (Mark)

It’s an amazing experience from start to finish. Be sure and take the golf cart tour. Jason was personable and made the tour awesome! The museum is amazing! So many important cars and the building itself is a work of art. The only negative is they need more refreshments due to the amount of time a visitor may spend there. Be sure and talk to the different staff around the museum, they make the visit more informative and some of them have great stories. I highly recommend visiting here whether you e ever watched a race or not.

Mark Boswell (Mark) ☆ 5/5
David Francis

Excellent recommended museum for auto enthusiasts and anyone that enjoys historic racing collectibles. This classic museum just had a $65 million facelift and it is definitely worth checking out. $23 Senior tickets. No line to purchase tickets. Easy parking.

David Francis ☆ 5/5
Amber Gray-Kurz

This was the first time I have been to this museum. It was great for adults and kids. The flow through the museum was easy with different exhibitions on three floors with additional exhibitions within the larger areas. Be sure to go up to the cars on gasoline alley and stand on the indicators to start the videos to learn some history. There was a cool video that played on a screen on the back wall and wrapped up the ceiling. They had a variety of makes, models, and years of vehicles to look at. There was an interactive room for adults and older kids and a craft room for the younger kiddos. When we were there was some cars on the track. Maybe a test and tune for ISMA. My husband grew up going to this museum. This was the first time he has been in years. They had since done a remodel. My husband said it is so much "cooler" now.

Amber Gray-Kurz ☆ 5/5
Dustin T

They have done a really nice remodel of this place. When you walk in and see the different styles of cars in the different styles of garage it's really cool. The amount of different cars that are in this museum would blow your mind. There is a lot to see. The walk in theater that you get to go in and see their new show about the opening ceremony makes you feel like you are seeing it live. I really enjoyed all the new exhibits they have built inside. It's definitely worth a visit. You can see our videos about this on tiktok and YouTube. Just search Can We Go There Next.

Dustin T ☆ 5/5
JK R

We had a great tour with Howard. He was very polite and knowledgeable. You can tell that he has a passion for the history of the Speedway and Indy Car at large. We toured the entire grounds and went into the Pagoda, went into the winner circle and kissed the bricks. We were surprised at the level of access. We had the opportunity to go into the race control room and see all the monitors for the on track cameras. All in all it was a great experience. As a race fan, it was nice to get to be up close with the track and hear stories and experiences from a person who has a passion for it. If you’re in Indy and have some time, we highly recommend the experience.

JK R ☆ 5/5
Rick White

Visited on 6.16.2025. The museum and track tour are Spectacular, and this is a must see for any type of auto racing fan. Standing on the race course at the finish line and touching the infamous bricks with the names of the elite drivers that have won 4 Indy 500 racing titles was very thrilling. Highly Recommend!!

Rick White ☆ 5/5
Amy Edison

I have never been here so I don't know what the old museum looked like. This updated version is amazing. If you love racing of any kind you will enjoy it! It's great for all ages. I upgraded and did a golf cart tour. Totally worth it!! You get driven around to all the cool places you normally wouldn't get to see. It is recommended to book at least 2 weeks in advance. I did that and it was super easy to do it!

Amy Edison ☆ 5/5
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Information about Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Address

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is located at 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, United States

Phone

The phone number of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is +1 463-244-2680

Website

The website of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is: imsmuseum.org

Business Hours

Monday: 09:00–17:00
Tuesday: 09:00–17:00
Wednesday: 09:00–17:00
Thursday: 09:00–17:00
Friday: 08:00–17:00
Saturday: 07:30–17:00
Sunday: 09:00–17:00

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