Museums…
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 North Meridian Street, (317) 334-3322
This is by far the greatest children’s museum in the world; it’s a day full of adventure and learning for children of all ages. You can meet a mummy, climb a limestone wall, ride on the world famous carousel and sail through space in SpaceQuest® Planetarium. Also, ‘Dinosphere’: Now You Are in Their World is not to be missed. This museum is fun for all ages.
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road, Noblesville, Indiana, (317) 776-6006, (800) 966-1836
The Museum Center and indoor exhibits are open year round. At Conner Prairie relive history. Journey back to long ago and experience how life has truly changed. Travel to an Indian camp, pioneer village, Victorian farm, hands-on discovery area, historic houses and gardens. Follow the North Star (April, November), White River Folk Festival (June), Glorious Fourth (July), Headless Horseman – Greg’s personal favorite (October).
Indiana Transportation Museum
State Road 19 North in Forest Park, Noblesville, Indiana, (317) 773-6000
The Museum offers train rides most weekends. You can check out the schedule by going on-line. The museum features restored, operating examples of steam, diesel and electric rail transportation from the early to mid twentieth century. During The Indiana State Fair each August, the museum provides rail transportation to and from Fishers Indiana and the Indiana State Fair Grounds, for an additional fair.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, (317) 492-6747
The Hall of Fame Museum is one of the world’s largest, most varied collections of racing, classic and antique cars housed here featuring more than 30 Indianapolis 500 winning cars. My personal favorite is the yellow number 1 Belong Special which won the 1958 Indianapolis 500 with driver Jimmy Bryan. The Tony Hulman Theatre presents a great 2-minute film depicting the history of the track and race highlights. Bus tours are available for fans to tour the famed 21/2 mile oval when the track is not in use for race events or testing. The museum is open year round except for Christmas Day.
Indianapolis Museum of Art
4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, Indiana, (317) 923-1331
The IMA is among the largest general art museums in the U.S. It is located on 152 acres that take-in the historic Oldsfields estate; as well as, breathtaking gardens and grounds. The IMA features significant collections of African, Asian, European, contemporary and decorative art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photographs, textiles and costumes.