Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: Hours, Address, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum presents the stories of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the history of the automotive industry in Indiana, and has vehicles and race trophies and memorabilia from race events around the world. It houses one of the most important collections of racing vehicles and memorabilia in the world.
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C D M
Whippany, NJ500 contributions
Aug 2021
Expected more . . . .$175 for a ticket $75 to park is way way way over what you should spend when attending something like this. You get a seat across from pit row and somewhere near the finish line but NO "club" access or other benefits , i was a bit taken back. Food was normal gouging price at ANY sports venue. Just bring hear protection which is NEEDED it is EXTREMELY loud ALL DAY no matter where you sit.
It was a good experience but I won't come again.
It was a good experience but I won't come again.
Written January 3, 2022
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Texoma Family
Sherman, TX430 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
I found it to be boring. The cars are static displays with a sign telling you each car’s significance. Just a viewing museum without much education. I guess if you’re really a big fan, this would be exciting. I wish there would have been more history about the cars to read about. $15 to get in and it’s really not a thrill. The most exciting thing was driving into the parking lot. That was a cool experience.
Written December 19, 2021
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HNBISOFF
Bedford, Texas892 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
The Speedway museum was the best. The history, the exhibits and the memorabilia were outstanding. A lot of cars were on exhibit a well.
Written November 20, 2021
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Milidf
Caguas, Puerto Rico254 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
At first we thought to just take a quick picture at an entrance but we decided to check the museum. Once we spoke with the hosts at the entrance we decided to check the museum. It was a wonderful experience. The museum is filled with history, wonderful facts and interactive experiences that are fun even for those how aren’t fans of car races. The experience was great and we enjoyed the visit much more than we expected. It’s a great experience for family or friends visiting.
Written November 11, 2021
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13jmarie
Hawaiian Gardens, CA29 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Well Worth the price of the tour! .. our guide for our bus tour was very knowledgeable and friendly , we learned a lot about the history of the Speedway along with seeing the inside of the track. Could spend hours in museum looking at original cars, photos etc .. staff was very accommodating and friendly .
Written November 5, 2021
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Christopher S
Goodyear, Arizona, United States47 contributions
Oct 2021
Visited Museum during GT American Race. Great display on Indy Cars and the history of the race track. Was surprised no NASCAR vehicles since they have been running at the track since 1994.
Written October 21, 2021
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eldosokyjl
Arlington, VA258 contributions
Sep 2021
Okay, I don't care about cars at all. Only to drive them.
BUT--this was a great museum and a great tour. My husband, me and my infant son took this tour during a road trip we took to Indiana. We had completely forgotten this was even in Indianapolis.
When we showed up, it wasn't busy at all. We were told we could take a private tour around the track and the buildings. There was a Porsche event happening so we could kind of see that in the distance.
Wow--what a nice tour! It makes a difference when you can tell the staff is passionate about it. The two staff members that took us on the tour was so nice and went at a good pace for us who had a baby in tow.
We loved seeing the track, the special viewing areas for VIPs, the media areas and the garages. They answered all our questions and was so nice.
The museum is pretty cool also. Old formula one cars from past races, videos and gift shops. The tour really was the best part though.
Highly recommend!
BUT--this was a great museum and a great tour. My husband, me and my infant son took this tour during a road trip we took to Indiana. We had completely forgotten this was even in Indianapolis.
When we showed up, it wasn't busy at all. We were told we could take a private tour around the track and the buildings. There was a Porsche event happening so we could kind of see that in the distance.
Wow--what a nice tour! It makes a difference when you can tell the staff is passionate about it. The two staff members that took us on the tour was so nice and went at a good pace for us who had a baby in tow.
We loved seeing the track, the special viewing areas for VIPs, the media areas and the garages. They answered all our questions and was so nice.
The museum is pretty cool also. Old formula one cars from past races, videos and gift shops. The tour really was the best part though.
Highly recommend!
Written October 17, 2021
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JoeBenevides
Fresno, CA340 contributions
Sep 2021
They have a lot of the old winning cars on display and for a little bit extra a tour van will drive you around the track and let you off at the bricks near the starting gate, all while narrated by a friendly tour guide.
Written October 13, 2021
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AndreaUbok
Florida2,679 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
We got here at 9 o’clock when they open the gates, paid our admission & went into the museum. It was for rooms filled with race cars over the years and their stats. It was a 20 minute film, Biographies about race car drivers and two cars that we can get into and play around with. We were here for an hour and then went into the two large gift shops.
Written September 30, 2021
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TennesseePostcard
Murfreesboro, TN856 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
I went just for an Indianapolis souvenir and this ended up being my favorite part of the trip. You pull in through tunnels and the museum is in the island of the race track. Free parking. Nice employees. Impressive collection. They had a Penny machine and I Took home some postcards for my collection.
Written September 22, 2021
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alfredosperoni
Cipolletti, Argentina6 contributions
Hola, viajo a Indy a fin de junio, cuanto tiempo te lleva la visita al circuito, tour de kiss the brick y el museo?
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
Esperamos su visita. Creo que necesitarás 90 minutos, dependiendo de su nivel de interés--30 minutos para el tour de "kiss the bricks" y 60 minutos para visitar el Musuem. Buen viaje.
jagergeni
Indianapolis, IN1 contribution
Do you have wheelchairs or motorized vehicle available for handicapped?
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
Yes, we have wheelchairs available. The museum and several of our tour buses are wheelchair accessible. We do not have motorized scooters.
Am going to the museum in August. Do they sell food there? A sandwich shop or cafe perhaps?
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
The Museum does not have a restaurant or food service. During race events, practices days, etc. there is a small food stand, the Coca-Cola Pit Stop, in a small building next to the Museum. Otherwise, there are many good restaurants on Main Street in Speedway, just two or three minutes away. And, there are a number of fast food places northwest of the track on Crawfordsville Road, five to seven minutes away.
slpenni
Palm Harbor, FL5 contributions
does the tour include the pit area
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
The VIP Grounds Tour, Golf Cart Tour, and Kiss the Bricks Tour will get you on the track at the yard of bricks right next to the Pit area.
I have driven pace laps in my own car on several NASCAR tracks and would like to add the famous IMS to my list. I have heard this is possible. Could you let me know if it os and what the dates and requirements would be?
Thank you!
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
There are no regularly scheduled times to drive one's car on the track. At most this may happen once a year, but is generally not available to the public. One may pay to be driven in a race car on the track and on occasion it is possible to ride in a pace car. Indy Racing Experience has information on such options.
Qaisar A
Slough, UK22 contributions
Hi how do i go about getting a CARB day ticket, i'm attending the indy 500 but i am arriving in Indi on thursday so i have friday and sat to do something before attending the race on sunday.
Charles W
Princeton, IN81 contributions
You can purchase general admission tickets at the track the day if show. You can purchase car day in advance from the track. Or keep an eye on creigslist Sometimes you can get a good deal on tickets and or suits
tsnyder812
Racine, WI10 contributions
We are driving past in October and just want to stop in... what activities are free?
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
Tours and other activities at the track can be found at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (tours) and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway websites. Trip Advisor does not allow us to post websites. That for the Museum is all one word: indy racing museum, followed by period and "org."
nelsoncruz59
West Chicago, IL1 contribution
Buenos dÃas, nosotros vamos a Indianápolis pero solo de Pasada, cuánto más o menos crees que nos dura hacer el tour? Gracias
Elizabeth S
Indianapolis, IN
El tour "VIP" dura mas o menos 90 minutos. El tour "Kiss the Bricks" dura mas o menos 25 minutos. El tour del museo dura mas o menos 45 minutos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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