Indiana War Memorial Museum: A Hidden Gem in Indy! 🇺🇸🏛️
📍 55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 💰 Price: FREE! | ⏱️ Hours: Wed-Sun 9AM-5PM Why This Museum Stands Out: 1️⃣ 25-Acre Historic District – Second only to D.C. in scale of veteran tributes! Includes: Soldiers & Sailors Monument (climb for city views!) USS Indianapolis CA-35 Memorial (famous WWII ship) University Park & other solemn plazas. 2️⃣ The Shrine Room (⭐ Showstopper!) Visitors call it "breathtaking"—a serene tribute to WWI soldiers with global artifacts. 3️⃣ 30,000 Sq Ft of Exhibits AH-1 Cobra helicopter, military firearms, uniforms, and the USS Indy Gallery. Covers Indiana’s military history from 1811’s Battle of Tippecanoe to modern wars. Visitor Reactions: "Way bigger inside than expected!" "The Shrine Room gave me chills." #IndianaTravel #HiddenHistory #FreeMuseum #MidwestUSA 🎖️📸