Free things to do in Indianapolis

3 genuinely free places in and around Indianapolis, Indiana — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Indiana War Memorial Museum

Indianapolis, Indiana

This monumental downtown memorial contains exhibits tracing Indiana's military history from the Revolutionary War through later conflicts.

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Lunch for 4There is no full-service museum café; downtown dining is nearby.

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Use metered street parking or paid downtown garages; the memorial does not promise free visitor parking.

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Indiana State Police Museum

Indianapolis, Indiana

Exhibits cover the history of the Indiana State Police through uniforms, vehicles, equipment, photographs, and hands-on displays.

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Lunch for 4No public café is advertised, so plan to eat elsewhere.

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Parking is available at the museum complex; confirm current access arrangements before visiting.

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Indianapolis Art Center

Indianapolis, Indiana

The center's free galleries show contemporary work by regional and national artists, with the ARTSPARK sculpture grounds extending outdoors.

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Lunch for 4The center does not advertise a regular full-service café; Broad Ripple has nearby dining.

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Visitor parking is available on site, but no parking price is asserted here.

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