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1200 W 38th St
Indianapolis,
IN
46208
39.8248
-86.1815
Neighborhood: Central Indianapolis
What People Are Saying About Indianapolis Museum Of Art
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The Scene – It's one of the prettiest places in Indy with 152 acres of trails, gardens, a greenhouse and statues surrounding a beautiful 19th-century building. Two restaurants on the grounds, the Museum Cafe and Garden on the Green, make for elegant luncheons. Visit either gift shop, one in the main building and one in the greenhouse, for a memento of your visit. – – The Collection – You may have seen Robert Indiana's stacked-letter "Love" sculpture on a poster but don't miss the real thing. Artistic highlights include Gaugin's "Landscape near Arles," and works…
02/16/04
Expanding ready in 2005
by catsnfrogs84 at Citysearch
I wish I would have known they were doing construction which, will be ready in 2005. The finished part is beautiful. The collection currently only goes up to the French Impressionism era. Which, was kind of disappointing. The IMA is a great place to bring a date. The have it set up so you can walk right up to the pictures. Security gaurds roam each room and watch carefully so no one will touch but, the expierence is one of a kind. I think it would be nice to see the grounds in the spring/ summer. I am sure when the construction is finished IMA will be one of the best in the country.
- Pros: Beautiful Grounds, Free Admission, Friendly Help
- Cons: , No Modern Art
12/12/02
Not For Kids!
by gnushoes at Citysearch
I love the art museum -- except that children are definitely NOT made welcome. The collections are great. However, when I took my well-behaved and curious children to the museum, my son (6) was very sad that he could not see any of the works on display, as they were hung at an adult eye level. When I picked him up so that he could see something other than wall, a security guard informed me that it is not permissible to carry anything -- including children -- through the museum, due to fears that the artwork would be damaged. When I asked what remedy there could be for my son, I was informed that I could bring him back on family day. So I would rate the art museum great for a date or a night out, but not a great family attraction until the kids are in high school.
- Pros: Relaxed atmosphere
- Cons: Not family friendly
The Details on Indianapolis Museum Of Art
Rent-a-Painting:
The Alliance Rental Gallery allows museum members to rent original artwork for a modest monthly fee. The original paintings, sculptures or mixed method art objects are also for sale to both museum members and the general public.
