For only having eight cars, this is a great car museum. Each of the cars is in absolutely…read moreimmaculate condition and the owner exchanges which cars are in the museum throughout the year. The gal working was totally sweet, and placards were very helpful for those of us who know nothing about cars. My husband who does know about cars was extremely impressed. Interestingly, the cars have up-to-date plates; they are still driven.

The Stutz Car Museum opened on 2/13/2023 inside the Stutz building in downtown Indy. The museum is…read morelocated in a 10,000-square foot area that seems practically tailor made for such a museum. The museum is free to visit and is considered a boutique car museum that features nine cars - the majority were made by Stutz and all come from Turner Woodard's personal collection. The Stutz Car Museum does close periodically either for private events or due to the space being otherwise used. For example, it will be closed from 8/16/23 to 9/14/23 for the next Butter Art Exhibit at the Stutz. Otherwise, it's open Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8pm and on weekends from 10am-6pm. While I'm not quite ready to call the Stutz Car Museum a destination museum, it fits sublimely within this space and is a really fantastic little museum that really shows up the history of Stutz. You can reach the Stutz Car Museum via the newly established courtyard. It's really quite wheelchair friendly - there's a two-sided glass door entry and they've also installed a fantastic ramp that takes you to the vehicles. I was quite impressed. The woman who was working there when I visited was also super helpful and got the door for me on the way out. Visiting the museum only took a little time for me, though I was taking pictures of the cars and also enjoying some of the additional displays. The museum also includes benches where you can actually sit and talk and enjoy the museum. While I wouldn't necessarily drive just for the museum, I can't imagine visiting here and not checking it out. The cars are awesome including the Stutz Bearcat and the Stutz Blackhawk. It seems like they switch out cars on occasion, as well. I was particularly taken by the 1927 Stutz Safety 8 and the 1933 DV32 Stutz Hollywood. However, all the cars were super cool and fun to check out. I love the direction the Stutz building is taking and I just really love the addition of the Stutz Car museum. While it'll likely be another month before you can check it out, once it is open to the public again (it will still be there - just not open to the public) I definitely recommend checking it out. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum - a point worth making since it is close to both Amelia's and Turner's.

There's a pretty good chance that if you ever drive east on U.S. 40 that you've driven by the…read moreHuddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum in Cambridge City. I believe it's actually right on the Cambridge City/Mount Auburn line. Set up on a hill, this 1841 farmhouse was the home of Quakers John and Susannah Huddleston and their 11 children. The home also offered two "traveler's kitchens" offering a place to cook and sleep for those who traveled. In other words, this lovely porch was always busy. The lower level of the farmhouse is accessible and National Road Heritage Site exhibits offer a glimpse into travel on what is known as National Road in some cities, East Washington Street in Indy, U.S. 40 in some places, and in some smaller towns simply Main Street. This farmhouse now is host to Indiana Landmarks' Eastern Regional Office and the office of the Indiana National Road Association. The farmhouse, barn, and exhibits are available for touring by appointment. You can also rent the main level of the house, the barn, and the grounds for a variety of events. It's all quite spacious and could easily host weddings. The organization largely uses volunteers and if you volunteer at least 30 hours annually you get an Indiana Landmarks membership, free admission to Huddleston House events, and the Indiana Landmarks bi-monthly magazine. The floor level of the barn is mostly accessible, though certainly upper areas are not. While I often mark off businesses that are not accessible, when it comes to historical sites I'm certainly respectful of the inherent limitations. The home is a three-level home that was made using 125,000 bricks. The entire farm is 78 acres and includes the main house, spring kitchen, smoke house, and two barns. Research indicates there was originally another building on the grounds. Indiana Landmarks purchased the property in 1966 with funding supplied by Eli Lilly (the person, not the company). The house, barn, and other outer buildings have been restored. In addition to being able to rent it, the farm hosts a variety of period-appropriate events. I drove by this farm almost every weekend for quite some time on my way to seminary before finally stopping to check it out. It's a beautiful farm and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

For those looking for the Museum at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (middle of Monument Circle)…read moreto find this museum, you are looking in the wrong place. Back in 2018, the collection was moved to the Indiana World War Monument (431 N Meridian) to provide more display space and to do repair work under the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. As of the time of this review, the collection has been moved for over a year and my thoughts are part of the review listed on that location. According to the staff working in the Soldiers and Sailors gift shop (located on the south side of the monument at the top of the steps), something new will occupy the space under the monument once repairs have been completed. It has not been released what will go in the space. Review #2581

For what it is a self guided tour of a free museum in the basement of the towering war memorial…read morebased on the history of Indiana in the civil war, this place is pretty darn good, there is not much room for improvement. There is a video that loops when you 1st walk in though one can not be certain about when it it starts(how about a timer guys?). Some of the displays had a lack of detail attached to them so you weren't sure of what you looking at or its significance those negatives aside a truly stunning display of cannon rifles and other artifacts. The Museum takes donations and there is a gift shop above, even if your not up for watching a video biography I recommend at least looking at the exhibits, if you do not buy a item from the gift shop please make a small donation.

Kidscommons is a great little secret gem located in Columbus, Indiana. There are two parts to…read moreKidscommon. There is the children's museum that is stem based. It teaches you the water system in your home and even has a huge toilet that kids can go down via a slide. It provides 4 floors of fun learning for kids ages 2-12. I think past that age , it could be less interesting to the older kids. The cost for the museum is 10.00 for kids 3 and up. Adults are 14.00. Across the street from the museum is Kidscommons indoor playground. This is free and provides hours of play for the kids. They have areas for toddlers, 2-5, a section for 5-7 and another section 7 and up. They too offer stem games in a fun interactive way for the kids This playground is free of charge! Even if you do not want to go to the museum, this is a fun free activity for the family! I definitely will be going back!! Also, when your go to the museum, they will stamp your hand so you can go back and forth to each venue This is definitely a place you will want to check out and only 40 minutes from Indy. When you are all finished learning and playing, you might want to check out the ice cream parlor a few doors down from the museum. That too is a fun place and definitely worth checking out!!

I drove from Indy one day to bring my toddlers who are 2 and 3 here. They had a blast! For the…read moreprice it can't be beat. I felt like it was reasonable priced, wasn't too crowded. We won't come often since it's over a hour away but def something I'll keep in mind for rainy days.

The museum at Earlham College has an amazing collection of fossils and artifacts. The museum is…read morefree and open to the public. It is usually only opened in the afternoons. Although small, they have a complete allosaurus, mastodon, giant sloth, giant beaver and much, much more. You can get close up to the exhibits. They also have a great display of Ordovician fossils with descriptions. You can find many birds and other small mammal specimens native to Indiana. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. They offer tours and programs for kids as well. Nicole was our guide and she was engaged and had a passion for the museum. They have a small gift shop with educational items. If you pass through Richmond, Indiana, this needs to be in your to do list. What a great experience and opportunity to see world class specimens.

Absolutely worth the visit! My children were pulled into the portions of the exhibit that are hands…read moreon! It can seem quick at a child's speed of looking through the exhibits. I think every corner is utilized in a learning experience. They have reptiles too! Something worth looking into are the 'trail talks' the museum offers during warmer weather. My kids will not stop talking about the fossils they collected while on a trail talk lead by two Earlham students. So much fun, but worth wearing the right gear and packing water. *Yes, you do need to wear a mask and show your vaccination card to enter the museum. It is on campus, and therefore abides by protocol of trying to keep campus as safe as possible for everyone.

I cannot get over the customer service from the upper management here! We have been long time…read moremembers, because of the fun and educational aspects that fit the different ages of all of our children. my last visit I came in to do some work and enjoy a drink from the cafe, I was sitting tasting my drink and it was a little off from what I'm use to. Emily, (stood up from a meeting with other suits) approached me and asked if I needed my drink remade. I was just in a corner of the cafe minding my business- I had been looking over at the cafe to decide if I should go ask to add some milk to my latte- and she, must have noticed! She got my drink remade and it was just right. Always clean, always safe and care for those visiting from all employess. So glad to be memebers.

I absolutely love the Children's Museum. I'm not an Indianapolis native, so whenever I'm here I…read morealways try to visit. It really is amazing, both inside and out. For other Midwestern natives, it's similar to The Science Center in St. Louis, MO. The museum has a beautiful exterior, which is obvious just by looking at it, but the inside is just as impressive with character statues, beautiful glasswork pieces, and a grand staircase. There are a ton of different areas and displays for those with different interests: space, archeology, and more. The target audience is obviously children, but as a college student, I always have fun going. They strike a great balance between readable information and interactive activities, and a great balance between physical activities (toys, costumes) and digital activities (touchscreens). The Children's Museum has so many special events, which are all easily viewable on their website. I expected them to all be for young kids, but there are actually 21+ events as well, which I wasn't expecting. There's a lot of Halloween-themed events right around now, so I have to assume they do other seasonal events well. I also know that exhibits are sometimes switched out, although I don't know how often they are. Years ago I believe there was a Barbie exhibit that I really enjoyed. In addition, for college students looking to save money, there's free entry on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! So if you want to go, this is a good excuse. I've had the good fortune to take a behind-the-scenes tour, and while I don't think this is accessible to the general public, (with the exception of events few and far between), it was fascinating. I got to see the massive amounts of collection and artifacts they have. Whatever you see on display, there are about ten times more objects in their collections! Switching out these items is how they keep the museum updated and fresh. One area that really stood out to me was a section that displayed all the taxidermy they have-I got to look into the process of how they go about stuffing the animals. It's clear that they put a lot of care and effort into creating the best-quality specimens for their museum. I love the Children's Museum, but if I had to offer one complaint, it would be the crowds. In my experience, the museum is usually pretty full of people. Of course, as a popular museum, that's to be expected, but people planning to attend should be aware. This was most apparent in the dining area, which always seems to be the most crowded. You'll very likely have to wait in line for food, and may even have trouble finding a place to sit. This is a very minor note and did not detract from my enjoyment of the experience at all. Overall, I love the museum, it's a great place to go, especially on a free day.

Excellent tour by Henry. This place is an architectural gem. Learned alot about the Millers and the…read morearchitect. Beautiful house and landscaping. Thank goodness it is being preserved. Well worth it.

My spouse and I went on the Columbus architecture tour. The Miller House and Garden is the focal…read morepart of the architecture of Columbus. The architect Saarinen developed plans for only three houses all for the Miller's. Almost all the doorways are handicapped accessible and the house is one level. Although built in the 1950s many of the design concepts are still seen today. if you are going for the architecture tour, this is a must

My husband and I recently had the opportunity to attend a concert here. It was One Night of Queen…read morePerformed by Gary Mullen and The Works. We were hosted by Ally Financial and they had several tables down in what I would consider to be the "VIP" area. The show was really good, but what I liked best about the entire experience is that you could bring in your own food and beverages. No matter where you were seated on the lawn, you could bring in a cooler, pizza, take-out, deli sandwiches...whatever you like. Some folks had really nice set-ups, and others arrived with nothing more than a folded lawn chair under their arm. Children ran free and folks made their way up to the dance floor positioned directly in front of the stage. I look forward to returning again in the future. It was really nice. Beware of the dragonflies. They were the size of my hand!

A Disappointing Visit for Adult Visitors As a former…read morevolunteer who hasn't visited since before COVID, I was eager to return on a glorious autumn day to see what was new at Conner Prairie. Unfortunately, at $25 per person, I left feeling that there are much better ways to spend your money. The New Welcome Center: Significant funds appear to have gone into the main entrance building, but the primary result seems to be an oversized gift shop with a lot of unused, empty space. Additionally, the second floor did not appear easily accessible. Shrinking Access: Our visit was essentially limited to the 1836 Prairietown. While Junction Town (Civil War Journey) used to be an engaging part of the experience, a beautiful historic home in that area is now cordoned off and reserved for staff only, which was quite a letdown. Shift in Focus: The museum has clearly pivoted toward catering almost exclusively to school field trips and young children rather than adult visitors. With major preparations underway for the Headless Horseman exhibit--which is strictly geared toward kids--there is very little left to appeal to an adult audience. We arrived at 1:30 hoping that there would be food service available at the outdoor café, but it was completely closed. The Verdict: If you are planning a family outing with young children, it may be worth the trip. However, if you are an adult planning to visit with another adult, I would skip it and save your time and money. This visit will likely be my last.

Nice historical society with some solid exhibits. They do a nice job of portraying the history of…read morethe county and have some interesting exhibits that rotate. One thing I was disappointed in was a lack of Hoagy Carmichael representation, since their archive has a bunch of items in relation to him, including pieces of clothing. The only mention of Hoagy I found on exhibit was part of a little exhibit on famous musicians from the county. Hoagy was further down on the list and you had to listen to a bunch of other snippets before you could get to him. I expected him to be more prominent in this location. I really liked that they had reasonably priced gift shop and a really nice selection of used books/DVDs/sheet music, etc. While the exhibit wasn't doing much in the way of Hoagy, I picked up some really nice used items in relation to him.

This local-focused, self-sustaining non-profit is a great find! The Center offers a museum,…read moreresearch library, and gift store. There are many special event throughout the year and the exhibits refresh often. The building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and the volunteers who work there are amazing. The grounds are beautiful. Museum Admission: $2 adults, $1 children, under 5 Free (most special events are free) Parking: street or one of the parking garages located 3 blocks away Food: none Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard

This is a great location and venue, in addition to the museum. Very hospitable. I've attended a…read morenaturalization oath ceremony here and a Community meeting. It had always been a great experience.

Wow! This is such a cool place and I can't believe I don't know about this gem until now…read more Because of the name, I didn't realize that this was a museum. As someone who loves traveling around the world and learn other cultures, this place literally is right up my alley. The space is bigger than I imagined from the entrance. It has exhibits from countries around the world, and it is so interesting. Traditional clothes, artworks, etc all kinds of artifacts in one place. I learned that they host cultural events throughout the year and I'll come back.