Top Ten Art-Inspired Outings
Indy is bursting with art and culture, from public art displays to symphony concerts.
- Indianapolis Museum of Art: As one of the top ten largest art museums in the nation, the IMA sits on 152 acres of green space with a 50,000-piece permanent collection and a 100-acre contemporary art and nature park.
- Fountain Square: Known as the retro district of Indianapolis, Fountain Square is full of art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and theaters.
- 92 County Walk: Adorning the Indiana State Museum, these wall and ground sculptures are made of Indiana natural resources and creatively represent each state's 92 counties.
- Indianapolis Cultural Trail: This one-of-a-kind 8-mile urban biking and walking trail connects Indianapolis' six cultural districts and is dotted with public art pieces by local artists.
- White River State Park: Home of several permanent sculptures created by Hoosier artists, this landmark downtown park is also home to Sculpture in the Park, which switches out large-scal sculptures made by local artists every two years.
- Indiana Repertory Theatre: Proclaimed as one of the most youth-oriented professional theaters in the country, the IRT offers a variety of comedy, drama, and classic performances including the wintertime favorite, A Christmas Carol.
- Indianaplis Museum of Contemporary Art: Located in Fountain Square, this quaint gallery brings the best of contemporary art to Indianapolis.
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The ISO offers classical, pops and family concerts at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and, during the summer, concert goers can Sypmhony on the Prairie performances Conner Prairie.
- Madame Walker Theatre Center: Named after America's first female, African-American millionaire, this theater offers everything from drama, concerts, and art exhibitions in one of Indy's historically-rich districts.
- Eiteljorg Museum of America Indians & Western Art: Home to one's of the world's largest collection of Western Art, the Eiteljorg is only one of two museums of its kind east of the Mississippi River.
