Indiana War Memorial

Climb the steps of a limestone memorial to see military artifacts and the 110-foot Shrine Room with its red marble columns.

55 E Michigan St · Indianapolis, IN

About Indiana War Memorial

The Indiana War Memorial is a limestone building in downtown Indianapolis that honors Hoosier veterans. Its three-floor museum holds weapons, uniforms, medals, vehicles and battle flags from the Revolutionary War to recent operations, including the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the USS Indianapolis crew. Upstairs, the Shrine Room rises 110 feet, ringed by 24 red Vermont marble columns, with the Garrison Flag hanging overhead.

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