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Indiana War Memorial

A monumental temple modeled on the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, with a free military museum and a stunning blue Shrine Room.

Official Website
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Open
Most days; check the website
Price
Free
Time Needed
1.5 hours
Address
55 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Four blocks north of Monument Circle.

Why Go

Built after World War I, the memorial anchors a plaza of five blocks with the American Legion's national headquarters. The Shrine Room, lit by a giant star of Swedish crystal, is breathtaking.

Nearby

Scottish Rite Cathedral5 min walkIndianapolis Cultural Trail8 min walkMonument Circle and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument10 min walk · Must-SeeMass Ave12 min walk

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