The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced on Wednesday that following their $89 million renovation project that has completely transformed the museum, it will officially re-open on Wednesday, April 2.
Speaking at the time of the announcement in July, 2023, IMS President J Douglas Boles commented saying:
“The relationship between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IMS Museum is critical to telling the story of our history, introducing new fans to the racetrack and our races, and helping to keep the Indianapolis Motor Speedway a year-round attraction in central Indiana. “From the very beginning, all of us at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IMS Museum board of directors have unanimously and enthusiastically supported the IMS Museum’s vision. The IMS Museum will create an immersive and awe-inspiring environment for visitors to experience the thrill of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ in new and unique ways while at the same time celebrating the history and traditions that make this place and, in particular, the Indianapolis 500 unlike anything else on Earth.”
(Video courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway via youtube.com)
Speaking about the re-opening of the museum, Joe Hale, President of the IMS Museum, commented:
“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is excited to welcome guests back to our reimagined space when we reopen in April. “Guests will not only enjoy visiting some of their favorite objects but will be able to explore significantly more exhibit space and have fun testing their skills in our immersive Qualifying Zone.”
Visitors will experience 40,000 square feet of additional exhibit and experience space.
New pricing structure and memberships that focus on families
As part of the reopening, the IMS Museum will roll out a new pricing structure and membership
opportunities.
Beginning April 2, IMS Museum general admission pricing will be:
• Adults: $25
• Seniors (55+): $23
• Veterans: $18, a new ticket offering
• Youth (ages 5-16): $18
• Children five years and under continue to be free of charge
Tickets will go on sale March 4.
IMS Museum also unveiled a new membership program, which focuses on families and allows
members to bring guests on their visits, as well as other benefits and discounts. For the first time, the
IMS Museum will offer a Family/Grandparent membership and Family/Grandparent +2 guests
membership, with savings for visitors after just two visits. Annual membership prices are:
• Individual Plus membership: $125 (One individual + one guest)
• Family/Grandparent membership: $175 (Two adults and all children living in the home/all
grandchildren)
• Family/Grandparent Plus membership: $215 (Two adults and all children living in the home/all
grandchildren + two guests)
Current members will be renewed at their previous rate for this first year.
In keeping with its commitment to being an educational destination, students and teachers (K
12/college/vocational) can purchase an annual membership at the discounted rate of $25 with a valid
student/teacher ID.
Community programs and benefits offered by the IMS Museum
As a public, non-profit organization separate from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Museum
admission revenue helps cover operating costs, provide students nationwide with free or reduced
educational programming, and allows the IMS Museum to offer a variety of community programs and
benefits, including:
• Access Pass: In partnership with The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie,
Newfields and others, qualified families can register for this membership and purchase general
admission tickets for $5. More information can be found here.
• Free Community Days: Guests can visit the IMS Museum for free on select days throughout
the year. Dates are announced annually.
• Blue Star Program (Active Military): Current Active-Duty Military and their immediate family
receive free general admission year-round with a valid military ID.
• Bank of America’s Museums On Us: Present your Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or Bank of
America Private Bank (US Trust) credit or debit credit and a photo ID on the first full weekend
(Saturday and Sunday) of every month for one free general admission ticket. Advanced ticketing
is required.
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