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    Museum Announces Capital Campaign and Complete Transformation of the Museum’s Exhibits and Experiences

    The Museum is in an $89 Million capital campaign – The Stories Behind The Spectacle – to fund its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years. 

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    DISCOVER THE HISTORY BEHIND THE LEGENDARY INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

    The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is one of the world’s most iconic museums dedicated to automobiles and auto racing. From vintage cars to historic racers, we take you behind the scenes at the Racing Capital of the World, as we celebrate more than a century of high-speed innovation. Because this is where legends are born.

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

  • "1956" honors the original Museum, featuring the first 13 vehicles on display, early collection items, and the history of the Museum.

  • The guest-curated exhibition will feature the top selected cars as well as cherished memorabilia from our collection. Each of the 15 cars featured was voted in by you, the fans! Vehicles span multiple eras and forms of motor racing, some of which rarely have been seen outside of the fabled Basement Collection.

  • Winner's Gallery

    See the cars that propelled their drivers to Victory Lane! More than 25 Indy 500-winning cars are on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, spanning more than a century of history at the Indianapolis 500.

  • Traditions

    The Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have long been part of American sports culture. But the Indy 500 is more than just 200 laps of edge-of-your-seat competition. It’s an entire month of racing tradition! In this exhibition, the Museum invites you to relive your favorite traditions at the Racing Capital of the World. Traditions features iconic photography, inspiring videos, and interactive displays that celebrate the Month of May all year long.

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Tour the VIP Basement Collection

Experience a century’s worth of motorsports history at the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Basement!

The Basement Collection is a repository of rare and one-of-a-kind racing artifacts and automobiles. This priceless collection features some of the most valuable cars in the world, including race-winning cars, Indy 500 pace cars, pre-war motorcycles, and more. 

Until 2021, only VIP guests were granted access to The Basement Collection. But now, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has opened the vault! 

Guests can now enjoy an exclusive, 30-minute private tour of The Basement Collection, guided by only the most knowledgeable Museum Hosts. These tours are available daily with walk-ins welcome, but reservations are highly recommended.

*Only available through Sept. 17. Tours must be scheduled ahead of time.

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