Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, located at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is a reknown museum collection of cars and racing cars.
Waymark Code: WM3AEK
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2008
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When the museum first opened in 1956, it was in a smaller building...but it quickly outgrew it. There are about 75 vehicles, and displays of Indianapolis Racing equipment for timing, etc.
The Marmon "Wasp," which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 is here...on display...along with about 30 other Indianapolis 500-winning cars. Other cars displayed are classics, like Duesenbergs, Ferraris, Corvettes and more. Even if you're not a motorhead, this collection will astound you.
Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for ages 6-15, and children under age 6 are admitted free.
Theme:
This is a cultural museum, as it not only shows the history of racing (a culture in itself) it also displays the evolution of the automobile and how it has effected everyone.
Street Address:
4790 West 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
The Hall of Fame Museum is open every day except Christmas Day from 9 am - 5 pm.
Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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