About
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, also known as the IMS Museum, sits within the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is found at 4750 W 16th St, on the city's west side, and is a natural stop for anyone interested in motor racing or in the history of the track itself.
What you will find
The museum is devoted to racing history, and its collection includes vintage race cars. Seeing them up close gives a sense of how the machines of earlier eras were built and how far the sport has travelled since. Because the museum stands at the speedway, the visit has a strong sense of place: you are learning about the history inside the same complex where that history was made.
Planning your visit
- Allow time to move slowly through the displays, especially if you have a particular interest in certain cars or drivers.
- Check the museum's contact line, +1-317-492-6784, before you travel, so you can confirm current arrangements.
- Combine the visit with a look at the speedway grounds, which the museum is part of.
Indianapolis itself offers plenty to explore beyond the track, so a trip to the museum can easily fit into a longer stay in the city. For visitors who enjoy motorsport, it is a focused and worthwhile visit; for others, it offers a window into a sport with a long and distinctive story.
