The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

1. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

9.2
3000 N Meridian St (at W 30th St), Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Near Northwest - Riverside · 144 tips and reviews

Joe K.Joe Kinney: Great value. 2 adults and our 4 kids for a year for only $160.00, that would be the price of coming less than 2 times. Plus you can ride the carousel for free every time and get a museum store discoun

Rebecca B.Rebecca Baker: Amazing children's museum for all ages - attention to detail is impressive

Tara F.Tara Frieden: The best children's museum in the world!! :) we love this place!!

Indiana State Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

2. Indiana State Museum

8.5
650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 34 tips and reviews

Tim R.Tim Rout: Spend a little extra and get the annual membership, it gets you into museums around the country, free parking and free popcorn at the IMAX every time

Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Griffith: When bringing kids, bring or ask for cardstock to use at check-in points and emboss through the museum. Scan entrance tickets at the computer stations and the next computer will remember you Read more.

Dana P.Dana Parker: Lovely museum, bright and well laid out. Their exhibits are always well laid out and informative. The gift shop has a lot of cool local stuff

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

3. Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

9.2
4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Butler - Tarkington · 99 tips and reviews

Lisa R.Lisa Renee: Fantastic museum. FREE admission, and the exhibits are world class. The grounds are just as impressive. Well worth spending a day there. I highly recommend it. P.S. The cafe has great food as well.

Stephanie V.Stephanie V.: Take 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!

Emin D.Emin DEDE: I 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.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

4. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art

8.6
500 W Washington St (at N West St.), Indianapolis, IN
Art Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 36 tips and reviews

Stephanie L.Stephanie Lowe: Small museum, but great collection.

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened in & is the only museum in the Midwest that offers extensive collections of both Native American and American western art.

Erinn W.Erinn Wold: Great kids area on the lower level! Walk in off the canal and view the only American Indian and western art museum west of the Appalachians and east on the Mississippi!

Indiana World War Memorial is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

5. Indiana World War Memorial

8.8
431 N Meridian St (Vermont & Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
Monument · Downtown Indianapolis · 29 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Huntington: beautiful museum !

Walter L.Walter Long: The cornerstone was laid by General John "Blackjack" Pershing.Downstairs in teh museum are glass cases with copies of teh newspapers from the day of it's dedication featuring articles and photographs

James B.James Burnes: There's a museum downstairs covering Indiana's involvement in wars since the revolution well worth seeing, but don't miss walking up the stairs for a moment of solitude and reflection. Read more.

Rhythm! Discovery Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

6. Rhythm! Discovery Center

7.5
110 W Washington St (at Illinois Street), Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 11 tips and reviews

Visit IndianaVisit Indiana: If you love drums or music in general, this is a great museum to check out. Interactive in every sense of the word, get a history of percussive instruments and get to try out some as well! Enjoy! Read more.

SuperBowl 2012SuperBowl 2012: The world's foremost percussion museum. Interactive exhibits with over 150 instruments to play. Rhythm! Discovery Center welcomes you to make your own music and Find Your Rhythm!

Indianapolis Social MediaIndianapolis Social Media: We've held two events here and both have been stellar. A truly hidden gem in Indy that needs to be uncovered.

Indiana Historical Society is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

7. Indiana Historical Society

8.5
450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 7 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Experience the history of Indiana first-hand at this museum. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/free-and-cheap-indianapolis-activities.mhtml#ixzz2kR9NDowy

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: Enjoy FREE musical performances along the canal plaza. Bring your own chairs and blankets or reserve a table. Concerts take place every Thursday May through late-July from 6 - 8 p.m.

Danielle N.Danielle Nicole: Incredible exhibition design!!! Literally like stepping into a time machine.

Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

8. Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center

8.4
450 W Ohio St (bt N West St & Central Canal), Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 17 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: There is a great 3D show called the “You Are There” exhibit. Enjoy the history of Indiana at this downtown museum. $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Read more.

Neil C.Neil Cox: Be sure and have Kelsee sing your favorite in the Cole Porter Room.

Kelsee H.Kelsee Hankins: Check out the You Are There exhibits! Lots to do!

NCAA Hall of Champions is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

9. NCAA Hall of Champions

7.8
700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
Museum · Downtown Indianapolis · 13 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: 23 different sports are featured throughout this museum that goes over statistics & championships. The gymnasium from the 1930s still sits inside so visitors can show off their free-throw skills.

Sandi B.Sandi Brown: USA Football, the national governingg body on the youth and amateur levels, has officially opened in Indy.

Casey S.Casey Stutzman: Really fun and interactive to spend a couple hours while in downtown Indy

Indiana Medical History Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

10. Indiana Medical History Museum

7.3
3045 W Vermont St (West Dr at Maintenance Dr), Indianapolis, IN
History Museum · Hawthorne · 4 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Van Gheem: Make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the hour, as tours fill up fast and they will turn away any extras.

Matt J.Matt Johnston: Make sure you aren't afraid of ghosts. I mean be careful

KristiKristi: This place is an amazing example of the infancy of modern medicine! Not for the squeamish, but if you made it through the labs in college biology, you'll likely find this fascinating!

100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

11. 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

9.0
4000 Michigan Rd (38th and Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
Sculpture Garden · Butler - Tarkington · 13 tips and reviews

Todd S.Todd Singer: Spinach artichoke melt in the cafe is delicious.

Indianapolis Parks FoundationIndianapolis Parks Foundation: In 2012, "Chop Stick" will offer visitors a place to sit, swing, and enjoy refreshments in an outdoor pavilion crafted almost entirely from a single tree.

Tom S.Tom Spalding: It's a little known, off-the-beaten path recreational opportunity. And scenic and lovely

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

7.9
601 W Washington St (North West Street), Indianapolis, IN
Hotel · Downtown Indianapolis · 15 tips and reviews

ChuongChuong: If you have time, walk across the street and check out the park, museum and memorials. Great location.

JRJR: Museums ball field zoo & park all across the street check it out

Julia P.Julia Pullen: Very clean hotel with friendly staff. Room service is from TGI Fridays and the curtains block out all light-- so set an alarm!

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

13. Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library

8.4
340 N Senate Ave (in the Emelie Building), Indianapolis, IN
Library · Downtown Indianapolis · 5 tips and reviews

Brett M.Brett Morris: Handful of Vonnegut artifacts and friendly staff that will have you wanting to talk about your favorite novel.

Jake S.Jake Smith: "Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God." - Kurt Vonnegut

Kenan F.Kenan Farrell: "I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center." - Kurt Vonnegut Read more.

Duos Cafe is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

14. Duos Cafe

7.8
2960 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
Café · Near Northwest - Riverside · 9 tips and reviews

T Neverdinner J.T Neverdinner Jacket: Right across from the children's museum check hours great FAB LUNCH

BrianBrian: Don't let the fact that this wonderful cafe is in an office building deter you. The food is spectacular and the staff are amazing. Come in and enjoy what they're cooking up!

Chris H.Chris Harrell: The fresh local greens salad bar, homemade soups, hot plate food that is honestly prepared from scratch, my favorite eatery in Indy hands down. Plus if you are lucky Becky is here to greet you!

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home is one of The 15 Best Museums in Indianapolis.

15. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Home

8.1
1230 N Delaware St (12th St.), Indianapolis, IN
Historic and Protected Site · Old Northside · 14 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Check out the bench in the backyard. A very nice touch to a great historic site.

HISTORYHISTORY: This house was built in the 1870s & was the home of President Benjamin Harrison. About 75% of the 3,700 pieces of memorabilia here actually belonged to Benjamin Harrison and his family.

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The 16-room Italianate mansion, from which Harrison campaigned in 1888, has been carefully restored to its late 1800s appearance with original Victorian furnishings and political mementos.