Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

More than 54,000 works of art, an early 20th century estate, 152 acres of gardens and grounds, an outdoor art and nature park. Welcome to the IMA!

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    imamuseum.org

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4000 Michigan Rd (bt W 38th & 42nd Sts) Indianapolis , IN 46208 United States

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Martin Ovando

Incredible museum ! A MUST if you visit Indy, also remember to visit the Lily House before 5pm. A whole day is needed to visit both the museum and the gardens !

Marcus Wakala

It's wonderful. The 2nd floor houses the American and European galleries among others. The African gallery and the Asian gallery are on the 3rd floor. But the 4th floor has two of my favorite pieces.

Mike Mollica

Despite all of the tips that claim "free admission", they now charge $18 admission . Big difference.

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

We are open until 9 pm today! At 7 pm, Nancy Ramage, great-great niece of Claribel & Etta Cone , will talk about her aunts and their amazing art collection , including many of the Matisses on exhibit . Read more

Shelly McM

Went to Art in the Park ! It is going on every Sunday in Sept. & October. Chance to create your own art masterpiece. Also saw the Autumn Equinox performance . It was an amazing show even for the adults!

Nicholas Williams

Amazing art museum with good deals for residents and students. Large gardens with beautiful features. A must go if visiting Indy!

Evelin Lora

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It's Thursday and we are open until 9 tonight! And in the Toby at 7, author Jonathan Lippincott talks about the large-scale sculptures Lippincott, Inc. created in the ‘60s & ‘70s. http://ima.tc/p6

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Maria Alviz

Want to check out art in the city ? Head over to the IMA! A great place to spend the day. Free for kids 5 and under!

Victoria C.

You have to check backpacks, but if you're using it as a diaper bag, you can take it in if you wear it across your chest. Also, kids are not allowed to ride on parents' shoulders in the galleries .

Emin DEDE

I saw so many very good museums so far and this museum is literally fantastic one. There are a lot of exhibits and marvelous art works there.

HISTORY

The Museum first opened to the public in 1906 under the John Herron Art Institute & was later moved here to its permanent residence in1910 where more than 5000 residents came out for the opening night

Dana Parker

Great art museum especially in the summer, good exhibits and a good permanent collection

Cheapism

Free admission , beautiful grounds and all kinds of art . Kids and adults will enjoy more than 50,000 pieces of art and some of their traveling exhibits . Read more

Carolina Pokidaylo

A truly incredible museum . Very impressive. Free entry and parking further out. Currently have the Ai Weiwei exhibit .

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

Touch a moon rock from 11 to 6 in NASA’s Driven to Explore mobile exhibit in the parking lot just south of the IMA's main entrance. http://ima.tc/q9

Stephen Luo

It's an excellent place to spend weekends. Every time I come I will see a lot of different stuffs. Amazing.

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

We are open until 9 pm today! On a dark, dreary, rainy day like today, why not surround yourself by the bright , bold colors of Matisse! http://ima.tc/hh

Alexandre Guedes

The stuff on post modernism in design is awesome.

Nate Bullock

I've taken my daughter here on a number of occasions. I've takes dates here on a number of occasions. A great spot for all occasions.

Sean Molin

If you look like a professional photographer , they *will* make you put your gear away. They now require a $50/day or $400/year pass to be a pro... and they *do* check.

Hannah Fox

The trail in the 100 acres is a little over grown but it was a fun location for a 1st date.

jo banister

Parking in the main lot and garage is $5 for the public, free for members. The north lot and outlying lots are still free.

Julie Sawyer

The grounds are beautiful, great place for a picnic ! LOTS of photographers and families/students/couples taking advantage of the photo ops, too.

Jason Johnson

Park at the Lilly House for free and enjoy the beautiful walk to the main museum .

Eric Anderson

Beautiful place to hold a meeting, team building event or networking function. The catering is awesome!

Andrew Raker

Admission is going to be charged starting in April.

Wm Behrendt

$18 admission . Support public funding for the arts !

Marquette Hansen

Always outstanding! Also, Nourish Cafe is wonderful. I had the blackbean sandwich and it was DELICIOUS!!!!

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

Happy Halloween ! If your trick-or-treat plans are rained out, remember that the IMA is open until 9 pm tonight.

jo banister

Indiana Watercolor Society haas a new show in the North hall... (near Star Studio ). You should check it out, all the cool kids are

Carrie Savage-Zimmerman

Alas, no longer free general admission.

Stephanie V.

Take a walk around the gardens and then head into the museum to cool off and see some beautiful pieces of art . And it's free!

Daniel Simpson

The Rocky Horror Show is a must do every year, but make sure you get there early if you are not a member or you will not get in.

Kelly

Make sure to check out the Andy Warhol - Enterprises exhibit . It gave me the chills. Such an amazing show and artist !

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

Not only are we open until 9 tonight, but The Essential Robert Indiana Exhibition Preview & Talk is also tonight! ima.tc/nr

New Radar

Great inexpensive date spot . It's FREE! If you run out of things to talk about by the end of the date...

Tom Fawbush

Don't bother trying to sneak wine in. They have it inside and will check your bag. A bottle is $28 which is pretty much what you'd pay at a restaurant . Tonight's movie is Revel Without a Cause.

Aaron Sherrick

Photographers : Don't forget to review the photography policy @ http://www.imamuseum.org/visit/information/photography-policy

Stephanie Lowe

One of my favorite museums in the city . I love the Lilly estate, contemporary collection and Happy Hours !

Tierre Clark

Week days are the best time to visit because there's hardly anyone here.

Kristina Beligratis

Cafe , gardens and museum exhibits

Clare Lintzenich

Don't pay $5 to park when you can park in an outlying lot for free!

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

The IMA is open until 9 pm tonight! Stop over for a visit!

Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA)

NASA photographer Mark Sowa will speak at the IMA tonight at 6:30! ima.tc/q3

Mark Wert

Go see the O'Keefe exhibition before it ends Feb.15.

Sean Molin

Their new pay-to-park is pretty lame, but free parking can still be had on the grounds .

LGBT Film Festival Indianapolis

Rainy day? You don't even need to bring an umbrella if you use the FREE underground parking garage !

Will Luong

check out the james turrell exhibit

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Super friendly staff! - Angi Trapp