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Monument, Museum, and Plaza
Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis
"Also all the old articles from WWII are awesome."(2 Tips)
"Korea and Vietnam"(3 Tips)"Indiana’s veterans from the Battle"(2 Tips)
"Indianapolis and climb the stairs to see the amazing Shrine room."(2 Tips)
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John PestkaSeptember 20, 2014Beautiful and a must-see. Do not miss the tribute to the U.S.S. Indianapolis and climb the stairs to see the amazing Shrine room.
Erik RowleyJanuary 8, 2017As breathtaking as the architecture is from outside, you've got to make time to tour the museum inside and see the shrine room if nothing else!
Andrew FurmanJanuary 6, 2016Based on the design of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). That empire was also called the First Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus the Great, in modern day Turkey.
Stacy Bo BacySeptember 27, 2020This free memorial museum pays respects to Hoosiers killed during the war and also houses a 30,000 square foot American military history review from the Revolutionary War to present day.
Steven CrawleyJanuary 14, 2017Ive loved this place since I was a teenager I've always enjoyed walking around on the outside observation area watching the traffic go by and just seeing the parks and the surrounding City around me.- Maria AlvizJuly 9, 2018A museum full of years of history and a place to honor veterans of World War I. If you take your time, you could easily spend 3-4 hours exploring the exhibits.
- Downtown IndyJuly 17, 2014This memorial, honoring those who fought in both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam, is one of the largest memorials in Indianapolis, standing 210 feet tall.
- Downtown IndyJuly 17, 2014This memorial, honoring those who fought in both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam, is one of the largest memorials in Indianapolis, standing 210 feet tall.
- Tony MunafoSeptember 15, 2022Indiana War Memorial with Salesforce Tower in the background at 25 minutes drive to the south of travel healthcare jobs agency Indianapolis Prolink Staffing
Stephen WrightMay 7, 2022This park is very nice and peaceful. I enjoy going here in the morning or evening, when sun is not at its apex. This place is very calming
Walter LongNovember 28, 2010The cornerstone was laid by General John "Blackjack" Pershing.Downstairs in teh museum are glass cases with copies of teh newspapers from the day of it's dedication featuring articles and photographs- David LeszcynskiNovember 24, 2015The full-size helicopter in the Vietnam area is really cool! Also all the old articles from WWII are awesome.
Juliana MilanovJune 10, 2019Great museum. Attended naturalization ceremony and it couldn't be in a better place. It was special.- Downtown IndyJuly 13, 2012The museum located in the bottom of the memorial exhibits the history of Indiana’s veterans from the Battle of Tippecanoe to the war in Iraq. Read more
James BurnesDecember 4, 2009There's a museum downstairs covering Indiana's involvement in wars since the revolution well worth seeing, but don't miss walking up the stairs for a moment of solitude and reflection. Read more
AFA1976November 7, 2012History buffs, this is the place for you. Be sure to see the memorials placed around the park.
Steven StricklandJuly 5, 2012Great spot to watch the fourth of July fireworks! Right in front of the Regions tower.
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Indiana World War Memorial
431 N Meridian St (Vermont & Michigan)
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Free Military Museum
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(317) 232-7615
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"Great place to eat lunch at the picnic tables or read a book by the fountain!"
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"Come here on a spring evening before or after dinner. Very cool spot right in the center of the city."
Jake Smith - 8.8
"There are some really nice old trees in this park. Great to take pictures of and just relax"
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