# Cool Museums in Indiana

> You only have time for museums that actually hold your interest.

Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/indiana/best-cool-museums

## Places (8)

### 1. Who North America

Museum space centers on Doctor Who memorabilia with life-sized Dalek and TARDIS displays greeting visitors. Atmosphere stays quiet and comfortable, featuring a free pinball arcade and viewing room playing episodes. Sections divide into shop, museum, arcade, and theater, creating a nerdy wonderland for fans.

- Address: 8901 IN-67, Camby, IN 46113, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/WhoNorthAmerica

### 2. Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library

Museum and library combine historic building charm with modern, interactive exhibits and a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Visitors find literary workshops, a bar and lounge, and a balcony with downtown views that invite relaxation and reflection.

- Address: 543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Kurt-Vonnegut-Museum-Library

### 3. Indiana War Memorial & Museum

Massive edifice in Federalist style architecture offers a quiet, reverent atmosphere with spaces that feel like chapels and halls. The setting invites reflection and calm, featuring immersive exhibits and a stunning central auditorium. Visitors encounter a tranquil environment that balances historical grandeur with peaceful contemplation.

- Address: Indiana War Memorial & Museum, 55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Indiana-War-Memorial-Museum

### 4. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Large museum with three levels and a huge outdoor arena offers interactive exhibits and a dinosaur area that appeals to all ages. Atmosphere varies from quiet rooms for breaks to noisy, lively spaces filled with family activity. Outdoor sports fields and a ferris wheel add to the energetic, fun environment.

- Address: 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Children's-Museum-of-Indianapolis

### 5. Indiana State Police Museum

Museum showcases immaculately restored police cruisers and historic vehicles alongside old law enforcement equipment and educational exhibits on police tactics. Atmosphere stays cool and quiet, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. Admission is free, and the space feels compact but engaging.

- Address: 8660 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/IndianaStatePoliceMuseum

### 6. AFCA Antique Fan Museum

Two large rooms inside a company headquarters display a large collection of antique fans spanning from 1885 to the present. The space feels packed with history, showing fans as both luxury items and everyday conveniences. Visitors often ring a doorbell to enter and find striking older pieces made from materials like aluminum, steel, and wood.

- Address: 10983 Bennett Pkwy Ext, Zionsville, IN 46077, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AFCAAntiqueFanMuseum

### 7. Indiana Medical History Museum

Historic medical building showcases original artifacts and period architecture with a slightly creepy yet fascinating vibe. Guided tours reveal preserved medical equipment and a well-maintained medicinal herb garden outside. The atmosphere feels like stepping into a past era with authentic details throughout.

- Address: 3270 Kirkbride Way, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/IndianaMedicalHistoryMuseum

### 8. NCAA Hall of Champions

Small, intimate museum combines interactive sports simulators and a 1930s retro gymnasium with traditional exhibits. Atmosphere feels disorganized but offers engaging hands-on activities for all ages, especially kids. Space supports events with modern meeting rooms and easy parking access.

- Address: White River State Park, 700 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/NCAAHallOfChampions

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