Join the education team in the Innovation Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. for a free "make & take" craft activity.* Kids will create their own wood and rubber band race car and decorate it however they choose. The activity should take no more than 30 minutes. Click here to register! *Museum admission… Continue reading
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Coffee and Convos presented by Java House is a new member-only event that features conversation with our knowledgeable Museum staff members. On Thursday, Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m., members will meet with our collections and exhibitions department in the Innovation Workshop to learn how they care for the 55,000+… Continue reading
“Setting the Pace” highlights the legacy of pace cars, a tradition that started at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and continues to this day. There are eight “500” pace cars on display, including: –1915 Packard Model 5-48 –1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser -1971 Dodge Challenger -1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 -1991 Dodge Viper RT/10 -1995 Chevrolet… Continue reading
“Now Stay Tuned” explores how broadcasting the Indianapolis 500 helped make the race a global phenomenon. The title is a nod to Sid Collins’ famous phrase, “now stay tuned for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’”, which was created by copywriter Alice Greene in 1955. Guests will hear the voices of generations past as they’re immersed… Continue reading