The museum building is located within the 2.5-mile rectangular oval track of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The collection includes the Marmon Wasp, which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
The Borg-Warner Trophy, featuring the faces of all Indy 500 winners, is permanently housed here when not traveling for promotional events.
The museum grounds contain the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, which features holes located both inside and outside the speedway oval.
It maintains one of the most significant collections of racing cars in the world, spanning multiple disciplines including Formula One and sprint cars.
The building itself was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, the same year as the track itself.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a National Historic Landmark located inside the grounds of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval track. It houses an extensive collection of racing history, including winning cars from the Indianapolis 500 spanning over a century. The museum highlights the technological evolution of automotive engineering, from early-20th-century gasoline-powered vehicles to modern IndyCar designs. Exhibits feature rare race cars, driver helmets, vintage trophies, and personal memorabilia from legends of the sport. The site serves as the primary repository for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation's archives. Visitors can often view the Borg-Warner Trophy when it is on display, depending on scheduling. The facility underwent a major interior renovation that concluded in 2025, updating its exhibition halls for better accessibility and immersive storytelling.
In front of the Hall of Fame collection cars or on the iconic 'Yard of Bricks' segment displayed near the museum entrance.
Check for scheduled track activity dates, as race days or test sessions may limit access to specific museum areas.
Allow extra time for the museum's guided speedway track tours, which are separate from general gallery viewing.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the gallery spaces are expansive and involve significant walking.
Do not attempt to visit on major race event days without pre-booked parking, as local traffic and security protocols significantly restrict access.
Open year-round but frequently closes or operates on restricted access during high-traffic racing events in May.
Maintain a respectful distance from the vehicles; touching artifacts is strictly prohibited.
