The Indiana State Museum provides reasonable modifications to insure it does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the ADA Coordinator:
Tom Jennings
650 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.650.9584
TDD: 317.234.2447
Mobility
Accessible parking is available in the White River State Park garage located in front of the museum. This location offers ADA compliant parking designated spaces with signage on both levels. For raised roof vans, the upper level of the garage can accommodate a height of 8 feet and 7 feet on the lower level
Curb cuts are located at the corners near and surrounding sidewalks leading to the Indiana State Museum.
Manual wheelchairs of varying size are available free of charge at the Information Desk on Level 1 of the museum.
Elevators to all levels of the museum and IMAX® Theater are ADA compliant.
There are ADA compliant restrooms on all levels with a family restroom located on Level 3.
Power doors are located at all museum public entrances.
Hearing
The Indiana State Museum offers a variety of programs with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available upon request with a 48 hour notice. For more information, please contact the museum at 317.650.9584.
ASL interpretation is available upon request for docent-led tours with a 48 hour notice. For more information, please contact the museum at 317.650.9584.
All in-gallery videos are open captioned.
Assistive Listening Devices and T-Coil devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis for programs in the Dean and Barbara White Auditorium. To obtain a headset, please consult an usher or program specialist. Assistive listening devices are available free of charge.
Assistive Listening Devices and T-Coil devices are available for programs in the Governor Frank O’Bannon Great Hall with a 48 hour notice. For more information, please contact the museum at 317.650.9584.
For private events at the Indiana State Museum, please contact Facility Rentals with a 48 hour notice at 317.234.1022.
Vision
Service animals are welcome.
Braille signage is in accordance with ADA requirements in areas such as elevators, restrooms, doors and at gallery and room entrances.
Audio playback units are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis and are located at the ticket counter.
Taking into consideration the sensitive nature of the exhibit, some displays are tactile.
Families A Family Restroom is available on Level 3. For more information, please contact the museum at 317.650.9584.
General Amenities
Parking is $3 when visiting the museum and free when attending an IMAX film.
Coat check is available free of charge on Level 1 at the Information Desk.
Accessible drinking fountains are located throughout the museum on each level.
For information about first aid room, inquire with a security officer or front desk staff member.
Bicycle racks are available at the Washington Street and at Canal entrances.
