Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is an encyclopedic art museum located at Newfields, a 152-acre (62 ha) campus that also houses Lilly House, The Virginia B.
A museum inside Indianapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Franklin Township is the nearest base
Franklin Township is 14 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1883
Indianapolis Museum of Art dates from 1883. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 9 miles from Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Indianapolis. Green months are the mild ones.
Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) is an encyclopedic art museum located at Newfields, a 152-acre (62 ha) campus that also houses Lilly House, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, the Garden at Newfields and more. It is located at the corner of North Michigan Road and West 38th Street, about three miles north of downtown Indianapolis, northwest of Crown Hill Cemetery. There are exhibitions, classes, tours, and events, many of which change seasonally. The entire campus and organization was previously referred to as the Indianapolis Museum of Art. In 2017 the campus and organization were renamed "Newfields" as part of a rebranding campaign while the "Indianapolis Museum of Art" now specifically refers to the main art museum building that acts as the cornerstone of the campus, as well as the legal name of the organization doing business as Newfields.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1883
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Where to stay near Indianapolis Museum of Art
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Franklin Township (12) and Greenwood (14).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 4Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 5The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 6Indianapolis Zoo
- 7Old National Centre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Indianapolis Museum of Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Washington Township | in town | — | — | 140,572 | $319K | — |
| Franklin Township | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Greenwood | 16 mi south | 25 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Pleasant Township | 18 mi south | 25 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 68,110 | $254K | — |
| Center Township | 22 mi east | 35 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 22 mi east | 35 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
| Franklin | 24 mi south | 35 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Indianapolis Museum of Art
Other well-known places within 49 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
25 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
32 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
44 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
52 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
64 mi Zoo & aquariumIndianapolis Zoo
74 mi TheatreOld National Centre
48 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial StadiumPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0 · Indianapolis Zoo: User:Durin-en, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution · Memorial Stadium: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Indianapolis Museum of Art
Is Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit Indianapolis Museum of Art?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
What is the closest airport to Indianapolis Museum of Art?
Indianapolis (IND), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Indianapolis Museum of Art?
Franklin Township (14 mi, 12 places to stay), Greenwood (16 mi, 14 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (18 mi, 15 places to stay).
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