Visitors To Experience 40,000 Square Feet of Additional Exhibit, Experience Space
The reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will reopen to the public Wednesday, April 2, following a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
IMS Museum members and donors will receive an exclusive preview of the new space at an invitation-only event Tuesday, April 1. The IMS Museum has been closed to the public since November 2023 while undergoing a transformation of its space and experiences.
With a general admission ticket, visitors will have full access to all exhibits and display areas of the Museum – 40,000 square feet of additional space – including the lower level, an area previously restricted to only select tours, and the newly added mezzanine featuring artifacts on view for the first time.
“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is excited to welcome guests back to our reimagined space when we reopen in April,” IMS Museum President Joe Hale said. “Guests will not only enjoy visiting some of their favorite objects but will be able to explore significantly more exhibit space and have fun testing their skills in our immersive Qualifying Zone.”
As part of the reopening, the IMS Museum will roll out a new pricing structure and membership opportunities.
Beginning April 2, IMS Museum general admission pricing will be:
- Adults: $25
- Seniors (55+): $23
- Veterans: $18, a new ticket offering
- Youth (ages 5-16): $18
- Children 5 years and under continue to be admitted free
Tickets will go on sale March 4.
The IMS Museum also unveiled a new membership program, which focuses on families and allows members to bring guests on their visits, as well as other benefits and discounts. For the first time, the IMS Museum will offer a Family/Grandparent membership and Family/Grandparent +2 guests membership, with savings for visitors after just two visits. Annual membership prices are:
- Individual Plus membership: $125 (One individual + one guest)
- Family/Grandparent membership: $175 (Two adults and all children living in the home/all grandchildren)
- Family/Grandparent Plus membership: $215 (Two adults and all children living in the home/all grandchildren plus two guests)
Current members will be renewed at their previous rate for this first year.
In keeping with its commitment to being an educational destination, students and teachers (K- 12/college/vocational) can purchase an annual membership at the discounted rate of $25 with a valid student/teacher ID.
As a public, non-profit organization separate from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Museum admission revenue helps cover operating costs, provide students nationwide with free or reduced educational programming and allows the IMS Museum to offer a variety of community programs and benefits, including:
- Access Pass: In partnership with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie, Newfields and others, qualified families can register for this membership and purchase general admission tickets for $5. More information can be found here.
- Free Community Days: Guests can visit the IMS Museum for free on select days throughout the year. Dates are announced annually.
- Blue Star Program (Active Military): Current active-duty military and their immediate family receive free general admission year-round with a valid military ID.
- Bank of America’s Museums On Us: Present your Bank of America, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America Private Bank (US Trust) credit or debit credit and a photo ID on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month for one free general admission Advanced ticketing is required.
For more information on the IMS Museum, visit imsmuseum.org.
