Ropkey Armor Museum
Ropkey Armor Museum (today, known as the Ropkey Armor and Aviation Museum) is a military history museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
A museum inside Franklin Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Union Township is the nearest base
Union Township is 6 miles west, with 16 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 40 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Franklin Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Ropkey Armor Museum
Ropkey Armor Museum (today, known as the Ropkey Armor and Aviation Museum) is a military history museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
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Where to stay near Ropkey Armor Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Union Township (16) and Crawfordsville (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ropkey Armor Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | in town | — | — | 1,821 | $169K | — |
| Union Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 16 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,751 | $174K | — |
| Crawfordsville | 6 mi west | 10 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 16,699 | $134K | B |
| Lafayette | 24 mi north | 35 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Fairfield Township | 26 mi north | 40 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| Ladoga | 10 mi south | 15 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,103 | $131K | — |
| Clark Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,895 | $166K | — |
| Frankfort | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 16,837 | $139K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Ropkey Armor Museum
Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
40 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
127 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
62 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
39 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
31 mi State parkProphetstown State Park37 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie CanalPhoto 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 · Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Memorial Stadium: 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 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0
Visiting Ropkey Armor Museum
Is Ropkey Armor Museum in Franklin Township?
Yes. It’s inside Franklin Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Ropkey Armor Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Ropkey Armor Museum from Indianapolis?
About 40 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ropkey Armor Museum?
Purdue University (LAF), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 36 miles.
Where should I stay near Ropkey Armor Museum?
Union Township (6 mi, 16 places to stay), Crawfordsville (6 mi, 13 places to stay) and Lafayette (24 mi, 31 places to stay).
Tips from people in Franklin Township
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