Indianapolis | Indiana War Memorial Museum

📍 Address: 55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 💰 Price: FREE ⏱️ Hours: Wed-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Indiana War Memorial Plaza is a historic district dedicated to veterans, spanning 25 acres 🏛️🌳. It includes: Soldiers & Sailors Monument Indiana World War II Memorial & Museum University Park American Legion Mall Veterans Memorial Plaza USS Indianapolis CA-35 Monument If you love the National Mall in D.C., you’ll appreciate spending a few hours here! In fact, Indianapolis has the second-largest number of veteran memorials in the U.S., after Washington D.C. 🇺🇸🎖️. Inside the 30,000 sq ft museum, don’t miss: Shrine Room 🕊️: Visitors describe it as “breathtaking” and “serene.” Dedicated to WWI soldiers, it features materials from around the world symbolizing global efforts for peace. Main Level 📜: Showcases Indiana veterans’ history from the Battle of Tippecanoe to today. Artifacts include USS Indianapolis exhibits, military firearms, uniforms, and even an AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter! 🚁 Many visitors are surprised by the scale and depth of the museum — a hidden gem in the Midwest! #Indiana #Indianapolis #MuseumsOfNorthAmerica #MidwestTravel #USAMidwest #HistoryLovers #FreeMuseum #VeteransTribute 🎖️📸✨