{"id":319,"date":"2012-06-30T18:11:19","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=319"},"modified":"2018-05-15T19:13:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T19:13:20","slug":"regional-museums","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Indianapolis3\/C21ScheetzCommunityPhysicianSHolland\/?page_id=319","title":{"rendered":"Regional Museums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL MUSEUMS<\/p>\n<p>American Legion Mall &amp; Headquarters Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>700 North Pennsylvania Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-630-1200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.legion.org\/\">www.legion.org<\/a><br \/>\nDisplays showcase the outfit and equipment of a doughboy as well as dioramas of the World Wars and the Vietnam conflict.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conner Prairie<br \/>\n<\/strong>13400 Allisonville Road<br \/>\nFishers 317-776-6000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.connerprairie.org\/\">www.connerprairie.org<\/a><br \/>\nOne of America&#8217;s finest living history museums offers Indian camp, pioneer village, Victorian-era farm, covered bridge, hands-on area, historic house, and indoor exhibits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians &amp; Western Art<br \/>\n<\/strong>500 West Washington Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-636-9378<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eiteljorg.org\/\">www.eiteljorg.org<\/a><br \/>\nThe only museum in the Midwest to combine Western art and Native American art and artifacts, this venue features exhibitions, festivals and educational activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eli Lilly Civil War Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>431 North Meridian Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-232-7615<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/iwm\">www.in.gov\/iwm<\/a><br \/>\nBeneath the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a museum that reflects the Civil War experience for Hoosiers through photos, paintings and artifacts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gustav Jeeninga Bible Museum &amp; Near Eastern Studies<br \/>\n<\/strong>1100 East 5th Street<br \/>\nAnderson 765-641-3005<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anderson.edu\/jeeninga-museum\">www.anderson.edu\/jeeninga-museum<\/a><br \/>\nHoldings and exhibits include artifacts from Egypt, Rome, the Middle East and Mesopotamia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame<br \/>\n<\/strong>One Hall of Fame Court<br \/>\nNew Castle 765-529-1891<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoopshall.com\/\">www.hoopshall.com<\/a><br \/>\nVisit the $2.5 million museum that celebrates Indiana&#8217;s basketball heritage with videos and artifacts as well as interactive exhibits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Historical Society<br \/>\n<\/strong>450 West Ohio Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-232-1882<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianahistory.org\/\">www.indianahistory.org<\/a><br \/>\nExhibits, research library, music room, educational programs, special events, and other attractions are well managed by this active group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Medical History Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>3045 Vermont Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-635-7329<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.imhm.org\/\">www.imhm.org<\/a><br \/>\nSet in the nation&#8217;s oldest surviving pathology laboratory, the museum once provided physicians in the late 1800s with state-of-the-art facilities for studying mental disorders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana State Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>650 West Washington Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-232-1637<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianamuseum.org\">www.indianamuseum.org<\/a><br \/>\nElaborate new attraction in White River State Park invites exploration and discovery of culture, science and art in an architecturally significant complex.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana State Police Youth Education &amp; Historical Center<br \/>\n<\/strong>8660 East 21st Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-899-8293<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/isp\/museum.htm\">www.in.gov\/isp\/museum.htm<\/a><br \/>\nOne of the nation&#8217;s finest police exhibition museums offers extensive collections of vehicles, firearms, photographs and displays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Transportation Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>Forest Park<br \/>\nNoblesville 317-773-6000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.itm.org\/\">www.itm.org<\/a><br \/>\nRestored and operating examples of steam and diesel trains include rail trips behind 1950s diesels and special excursions behind steam locomotive #587.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame<br \/>\n<\/strong>4790 West 16th Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-492-6784<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/at-the-track\/museum\">www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/at-the-track\/museum<\/a><br \/>\nOne of the world&#8217;s largest and most varied collections of racing, classic and antique passenger cars includes more than 30 Indianapolis &#8220;500&#8221; winning cars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Morris-Butler House Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>1204 Park Avenue<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-639-4534<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianalandmarks.org\/historicsitestoursevents\/morrisbutler\/pages\/default.aspx\">www.indianalandmarks.org\/historicsitestoursevents\/morrisbutler\/pages\/default.aspx<\/a><br \/>\nVictorian House museum showcases the architecture, history, culture and society of Indiana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCAA Hall of Champions<br \/>\n<\/strong>700 West Washington Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-916-4255<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncaahallofchampions.org\/index.php\">www.ncaahallofchampions.org\/index.php<\/a><br \/>\nCovering 25,000 square feet, the hall celebrates NCAA championships and 22 sports with multi-media presentations and interactive kiosks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>President Benjamin Harrison Home &amp; Museum<br \/>\n<\/strong>1230 North Delaware Street<br \/>\nIndianapolis 317-631-1888<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org\/\">www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org<\/a><br \/>\nThe 1875 Italianate Victorian home of our 23rd U.S. President showcases Harrison\u2019s paintings, furniture, arts, and political memorabilia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS \/ REGIONAL MUSEUMS American Legion Mall &amp; Headquarters Museum 700 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis 317-630-1200 www.legion.org Displays showcase the outfit and equipment of a doughboy as well as dioramas of the World Wars and the Vietnam conflict. 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