Indianapolis/ Arts & Culture
Published on April 27, 2020
The 4 best museums in IndianapolisIndiana War Memorial | Photo: Ken N./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best museums near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top museums in Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture the next time you're in the market for museums.

Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.


1. Indiana Medical History Museum

PHOTO: Kathy v./YELP

First on the list is Indiana Medical History Museum. Located at 3045 W. Vermont St. in Near West Side, it's the highest-rated museum in Indianapolis, boasting five stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp.

2. Indiana State Museum

PHOTO: laura m./YELP

Next up is downtown's Indiana State Museum, situated at 650 W. Washington St. With 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp, the cinema and museum has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Museum by Moonlight

PHOTO: Brady r./YELP

Mapleton-Fall Creek's Museum by Moonlight, located at 3000 N. Meridian St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the museum 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews.

4. Indiana War Memorial

Photo: ken n./Yelp

Indiana War Memorial, a historical building and museum located downtown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 431 N. Meridian St. to see for yourself.


This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.