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Visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a bucket list activity for racing fans. Located on the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the museum was originally opened in 1956 to house memorabilia from the Indy 500 but a lot has changed since its inception.
Planning Your Visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Museum Opening times
Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving, the Motor Speedway Museum is open to guests from:
- • 9.00am – 5pm (Eastern Time) — March – October
- • 10am – 4pm* (Eastern Time) — November – February
*On Christmas Eve, the museum closes at 1 pm.
Admission Ticket Price
Entry to the museum is free for members and children under five. Everyone else must pay:
- • Adults: $12
- • Seniors (62+): $11
- • Youth (6-15): $8
The museum is based inside the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Generally, entry to the grounds is free but during race events, a general admission ticket will be required to gain access to the grounds as well. Your museum entry is not included in the general admission ticket.
Location
Museum visitors must enter the Indy circuit via the Main Gate, also known as Gate Two, on the northern side of 16th Street. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot the black banner on the west side of the entrance. If you are using a GPS use: 4750 W. 16th Street, Speedway, IN, 46224.
Where to Park for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
As long as there is no race or other public event taking place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, museum visitors can use the main car park free of charge. During big events, museum guests may need to park outside the track and make their way in on foot.
Know the Tours
There is a range of tours available to museum visitors, each offering a unique insight into The Brickyard.
Basement in 30
This tour offers race fans the chance to get down into the underground storage area of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Previously reserved for VIPs, these 30-minute tours cost between $90-$125 depending on when you want to visit.
Kiss the Bricks Tour
After a spin around the legendary oval, this tour stops at the Yard of Bricks, allowing guests to kiss the bricks in the same way as every Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 winner since 1996. The Kiss the Bricks Tour costs between $15-$22 depending on age and is free for museum members.
Golf Cart Tour
This in-depth tour takes around two hours to complete, visiting many of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most famous spots. You’ll also be treated to refreshments and a one on one conversation with a professional guide. The Golf Cart Tour costs $50 for adults and $25 for those aged 12-15. Unfortunately, younger children are not permitted on the tour.
Accessibility
The museum endeavors to ensure that motorsport history is for everyone, and with that in mind, all buildings and tours are regularly improved for visitors with disabilities. Guests can expect to find:
- • Free disabled parking to the south and west of the museum.
- • Wheelchair accessible tour buses.
- • Special ‘touch tours’ of certain vehicles in the exhibits for those with visual impairments.
- • Printed texts of the bus tour narrations for those with hearing impairments.
- • American Sign Language is available on request, with at least 48 hours’ notice.
- • Service animals are welcome.
Whether it’s the behind the scenes tours, cheap entry fees or the accessible nature of the exhibits, a visit to the Brickyard’s museum is a trip that will never be forgotten. For more information on the museum, visit Ed Martin Honda.
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