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Celebrating and preserving the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. It's May every day at the Museum!

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Veterans and active duty service members receive free admission to the IMS Museum today (Veterans Day)! The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*Present a valid I.D. with a veteran stamp or other proof of service at the Welcome Center upon arrival.

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Vote for us! We're a finalist for favorite Museum in @IndyMonthly's Readers' Choice Poll: https://t.co/RfU5ZBtBGL

First round voting ends November 14. Thank you for your support!

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In honor of Veterans Day, the IMS Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active duty service members on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Thank you for your service!

*Please present a valid I.D. with a veteran stamp or other proof of service at the Welcome Center upon arrival.

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Collection Spotlight: The Museum has over 55,000 artifacts in the collection, including many trophies and awards. This Indianapolis 500 First Place Award was given to Johnnie Parsons on May 30, 1950 following his win. See this and many more artifacts in Gasoline Alley Gallery!

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Louis Meyer won his first Indianapolis 500 driving this Miller Special in 1928. His qualifying average was 111.352 mph, with an average race speed of 99.482 mph.

See this car in our John H Holliday Family Indianapolis 500 Winners Gallery!

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#OnThisDay in 2015, Jeff Gordon won his 93rd and final race in the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville. That car is currently on display in the Museum as part of the "Jeff Gordon" exhibition. If you look closely, you can still see confetti from the celebration.

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Starting Monday, Nov. 2, the Museum moves to winter hours. We will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily!* Plan your visit today at https://t.co/N0eo2h74Zq

*Only closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
*Open 12-8 p.m. on Dec. 9

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Members got to hear from Dallara engineer Alex Turner this week about the IR-28 chassis. The conversation was part of our "Fuel Up With" event series, presented by Shell, which offers members intimate and in-depth discussions with industry experts.

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This is the "goosebumps" room. The Starting Line Experience makes it feel like May every day! Now updated with the dulcet tones of @wbuxtonofficial’s voice.

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Thank you to the thousands of @nationalffa students who chose to visit the IMS Museum last week during their convention. We love showcasing the history of @indianapolismotorspeedway to visitors from around the country!

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Museum members had the opportunity to tour Rahal Letterman Lanigan's headquarters this week! Thank you to the RLL team for your hospitality.

Shop tours are just one of the many benefits of membership. Interested in becoming a member? Join today at https://t.co/g8pHO2XS9h

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A legacy written in victory lane.

Remembering No. 20 on the 20th ❤️

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Sunrise over the Museum's Restoration and Event Center! Construction is continuing to move forward, and the facility is on schedule to open in May 2027. The facility exterior is nearly complete. Now, work begins on the restoration bays, car gallery, and upstairs event space.

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The IMS Museum is a finalist for the International Historic Motoring Awards "Youth Initiative of the Year"!

Since the Museum reopened in April 2025, more than 20,000 students have learned about field trips to the Museum.

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On October 6, 1999, Jeff Gordon signed a lifetime contract with Hendrick Motorsports. This display, containing the pen used in the signing of the deal, can be seen in the "Jeff Gordon" exhibit at the IMS Museum. The "Jeff Gordon" exhibit is open until February 2027. Visit today!

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Calling all Museum members! Join us this Thursday, Oct. 15 for a Member Evening. The Museum will stay open an extra hour, from 5 – 6 p.m., for members only to enjoy extended and relaxed time in the galleries.

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FYI for those planning to visit this weekend: The Museum will be closing early on Sunday, Oct. 18 due to a private event. The Museum's hours will be 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for understanding!

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On this day in 1890, Eddie Rickenbacker is born in Columbus, Ohio.

Owner of IMS from 1927 through 1945, Rickenbacker made his name as a WWI fighter pilot and four-time #Indy500 entrant before owning the track.

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Visiting this race weekend for the Indianapolis 8 Hour? Keep these tips in mind!

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See the 1997 Jurassic Park: The Ride Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the "Jeff Gordon" exhibit at the IMS Museum!