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Indiana War Memorial

604 Reviews

#10 of 182 things to do in Indianapolis

Sights & Landmarks, Museums, More

Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

51 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Open today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Must see the shrine!”

Mini Family Reunion. Needed an air conditioned venue. Oldest brother (age 80+) enjoys military/war... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Talbot75

Indianapolis, Indiana

“Respectful and educational”

Having lived in Indianapolis most of my life I thought I knew downtown Indy. I didn’t. Recently in... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bridgette V

Wilmington, North Carolina

via mobile

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4.5 604 reviews

Excellent71%
Very good24%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“military history”(18 reviews)

“radio room”(14 reviews)

“free museum”(15 reviews)

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A tribute to Indiana war veterans, from World War I to the Vietnam War.

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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51 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Downtown Indianapolis

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Talbot75

Indianapolis, Indiana

Reviewed 1 week ago

Must see the shrine!

Mini Family Reunion. Needed an air conditioned venue. Oldest brother (age 80+) enjoys military/war history. We found a gentleman who gathered us in the auditorium and told us about the history of the mall and the building itself. The Memorial was built to honor the...More

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Alyssa T

2814

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Nice Museum on a Hot Day

Fairly large museum in the basement of the building that has quite a lot of information about all of the wars. My son (8) really enjoyed looking at all of the exhibits. We spent maybe an hour there, but it's free and air conditioned. A...More

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Dave H

2812

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Historic Site - But Leadership Of Site Beyond Problematic For Me

I enjoy historic sites and am proud of the armed service record of my family. However, I can't get past a speech I was at where the Colonel who is responsible shared that he wished he could "shoot in the heat" the protesters in Charlottesville...More

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Bridgette V

Wilmington, North Carolina

249

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Respectful and educational

Having lived in Indianapolis most of my life I thought I knew downtown Indy. I didn’t. Recently in town with a friend we went to the memorial. The layout of the museum is great. It begins with the Revolution and ends at current time. There...More

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Robert O

San Diego, California, United States

14115

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Gotta go up great views

Great views bring your camera. Great place to check out where you want to go next. Look out over the city.

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scottagordonsg

Highland Park, Illinois

11110

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

War Memorial, Place of Honor

In a city that takes its rememberance of wars past and sacrifices made very seriously the Indiana War Memorial is a solemn, dignified and well kept facility--exaclty as it should be.

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drummer5

Chicago, Illinois

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Neo-classical design in Central Indianapolis

This is one of the buildings within Monument Circle. Noble structure with classic proportions. Worth a visit if you are in Monument Circle

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ted t

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Honor and Dignity

This museum is a great tribute to the men and women who served this country. No political correctness. It is honorable, proud, stoic and dignified. Great place for people who respect the military, the people who served and the freedom we have it this country....More

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Ron H

Navarre, United States

238

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Great place to visit

I had a great time visiting. As soon as I entered I noticed a recreation of the USS Indianapolis radio room, which piqued my interest. My Great Uncle, S2 Ottis Powers, was KIA on that. One of the caretakers and I got to talking and...More

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Digger5246

Hartford City, Indiana

366

Reviewed August 5, 2018

Historical Tribute - Must See

The War Memorial is a great place to see Indiana's salute to its servicemen and women. This is a beautiful building with a museum in the base. The Shrine room is up some stairs. Some people mistake it for a tomb but it is not....More

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