Is it May yet? Not quite, but the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum raced to have its new look ready just in time to welcome fans to the racing capital of the world.
The IMS Museum completed a $60.5 million renovation in just 17 months — its first major renovation in 40 years — and it officially reopens to the public Wednesday, April 2.
The project reimagined 40,000 sqft to add new exhibit + experience spaces, plus a classroom space for a new education department to offer hands-on STEAM activities for K-12 students.
Guests can look forward to:
- Seven permanent + three rotating galleries
- The Gasoline Alley Gallery featuring seven garages, representing different eras of the Speedway
- A new mezzanine dedicated to displaying non-vehicle artifacts, including a race suit from current IndyCar driver and reigning champion Alex Palou, the NASCAR Brickyard 400 trophy, and more
- The “Starting Line Experience” — an immersive video space showcasing the pageantry leading up to the start of the 500
- Racing simulators allowing guests to try to qualify for the Indianapolis 500
- A “pit stop challenge” for guests to learn the tools and equipment of the racing trade
“I’m thrilled to welcome guests back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum after a massive renovation that finished on time and under budget,” said Joe Hale, IMS Museum President.
For a sneak peek inside the museum, check out our Instagram. We didn’t want to give it all away because it’s something worth experiencing for yourself.
