Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)
Art Museum and Movie Theater
Butler - Tarkington, Indianapolis
"Must attend Summer Nights film series!"(2 Tips)
"walk around the gardens and then head into the museum"(4 Tips)
"The grounds are beautiful, great place for a picnic!"(2 Tips)
"Nature trails are beautiful and the little island is cool!"(2 Tips)
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Martin OvandoMarch 22, 2016Incredible museum! A MUST if you visit Indy, also remember to visit the Lily House before 5pm. A whole day is needed to visit both the museum and the gardens!
Mike MollicaSeptember 15, 2015Despite all of the tips that claim "free admission", they now charge $18 admission. Big difference.
Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)October 24, 2013We are open until 9 pm today! At 7 pm, Nancy Ramage, great-great niece of Claribel & Etta Cone, will talk about her aunts and their amazing art collection, including many of the Matisses on exhibit. Read more
Shelly McMSeptember 23, 2013Went to Art in the Park! It is going on every Sunday in Sept. & October. Chance to create your own art masterpiece. Also saw the Autumn Equinox performance. It was an amazing show even for the adults!
Marcus WakalaMarch 5, 2018It's wonderful. The 2nd floor houses the American and European galleries among others. The African gallery and the Asian gallery are on the 3rd floor. But the 4th floor has two of my favorite pieces.- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)March 13, 2014We are open until 9 tonight! Don't miss the opening of Julianne Swartz’s How Deep Is Your! It will be an immersive experience you won’t want to miss.
Nicholas WilliamsMay 19, 2022Amazing art museum with good deals for residents and students. Large gardens with beautiful features. A must go if visiting Indy!- Maria AlvizJune 8, 2018Want to check out art in the city? Head over to the IMA! A great place to spend the day. Free for kids 5 and under!
Great art museum especially in the summer, good exhibits and a good permanent collection
You have to check backpacks, but if you're using it as a diaper bag, you can take it in if you wear it across your chest. Also, kids are not allowed to ride on parents' shoulders in the galleries.
Emin DEDEDecember 25, 2011I saw so many very good museums so far and this museum is literally fantastic one. There are a lot of exhibits and marvelous art works there.
Evelin LoraAugust 29, 2016
It's an excellent place to spend weekends. Every time I come I will see a lot of different stuffs. Amazing.
HISTORYJuly 15, 2010The Museum first opened to the public in 1906 under the John Herron Art Institute & was later moved here to its permanent residence in1910 where more than 5000 residents came out for the opening night
Carolina PokidayloMay 3, 2013A truly incredible museum. Very impressive. Free entry and parking further out. Currently have the Ai Weiwei exhibit.
Nate BullockAugust 29, 2011I've taken my daughter here on a number of occasions. I've takes dates here on a number of occasions. A great spot for all occasions.- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)October 17, 2013We are open until 9 pm today! On a dark, dreary, rainy day like today, why not surround yourself by the bright, bold colors of Matisse! http://ima.tc/hh
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)March 20, 2014It's Thursday and we are open until 9 tonight! And in the Toby at 7, author Jonathan Lippincott talks about the large-scale sculptures Lippincott, Inc. created in the ‘60s & ‘70s. http://ima.tc/p6
Hannah FoxSeptember 18, 2013The trail in the 100 acres is a little over grown but it was a fun location for a 1st date.- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)April 24, 2014Touch a moon rock from 11 to 6 in NASA’s Driven to Explore mobile exhibit in the parking lot just south of the IMA's main entrance. http://ima.tc/q9
Daniel SimpsonNovember 16, 2010The Rocky Horror Show is a must do every year, but make sure you get there early if you are not a member or you will not get in.- The grounds are beautiful, great place for a picnic! LOTS of photographers and families/students/couples taking advantage of the photo ops, too.
Jason JohnsonMarch 9, 2013Park at the Lilly House for free and enjoy the beautiful walk to the main museum.
Eric AndersonJune 20, 2012Beautiful place to hold a meeting, team building event or networking function. The catering is awesome!
If you look like a professional photographer, they *will* make you put your gear away. They now require a $50/day or $400/year pass to be a pro... and they *do* check.
Marquette HansenJanuary 8, 2011Always outstanding! Also, Nourish Cafe is wonderful. I had the blackbean sandwich and it was DELICIOUS!!!!
Parking in the main lot and garage is $5 for the public, free for members. The north lot and outlying lots are still free.
New RadarFebruary 23, 2011Great inexpensive date spot. It's FREE! If you run out of things to talk about by the end of the date...
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)October 3, 2013The IMA is open until 9 pm tonight! Stop over for a visit!
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)October 31, 2013Happy Halloween! If your trick-or-treat plans are rained out, remember that the IMA is open until 9 pm tonight.
Stephanie LoweJune 15, 2010One of my favorite museums in the city. I love the Lilly estate, contemporary collection and Happy Hours!
Josh WilliamsSeptember 16, 2010They seem to prefer you visit while they are open. Otherwise a great place to visit while in Indy!- Indiana Watercolor Society haas a new show in the North hall... (near Star Studio). You should check it out, all the cool kids are
- Their new pay-to-park is pretty lame, but free parking can still be had on the grounds.
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)February 13, 2014Not only are we open until 9 tonight, but The Essential Robert Indiana Exhibition Preview & Talk is also tonight! ima.tc/nr
Andrew KirchoferJune 6, 2010
Make sure to check out the Andy Warhol - Enterprises exhibit. It gave me the chills. Such an amazing show and artist!- Hinta MobileMay 21, 2014Check Latest Mobiles @
- Stephanie V.July 19, 2010Take a walk around the gardens and then head into the museum to cool off and see some beautiful pieces of art. And it's free!
Rainy day? You don't even need to bring an umbrella if you use the FREE underground parking garage!
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Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)
4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts)
Indianapolis, IN 46208
United States
Indianapolis, IN 46208
United States
More than 54,000 works of art, an early 20th century estate, 152 acres of gardens and grounds, an outdoor art and nature park. Welcome to the IMA!
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Wed, Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(317) 923-1331
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- 8.9
"Fun and free! The art is awesome 😊"
Eddie Koranek - 8.9
"loved learning about all of the history here. the gardens are beautiful & r a great place to spend a nice day outside. my husband even enjoyed it :)"
sara mae pickle 
"I love this museum there is always something good to see. Today is the last day for Matisse, Life in Color!"
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- 8.6
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"Great space! Can't wait to come back for a gallery event."
Derek Trovi - 7.7
"Best place to go for First Fridays! The most eclectic and complementary art in Indy."
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