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Indianapolis Museum of Art

The Indianapolis Museum of Art has been home to the world-famous “Museum of Modern Art” for over eighty years. It is the largest museum of its kind in the Midwest and one of the premier destinations for art collectors throughout the world. This famous museum is located in Newfields Mall, a sprawling complex that houses a variety of fine arts, culture, educational resources, and even housing offices for many of the companies that are located in the area. This amazing museum was founded by E. Stanley Jones in 1931.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art consists of a collection of artwork, photographs, film, artifacts and manuscripts from throughout the world. The museum is the third largest art museum in the United States and was established by an entrepreneur in 1886 with the intention of combining the art of the European and American worlds. The Indianapolis Art Museum has a history that dates back to the ancient days of the city and it remains to this day one of the most important cultural institutions in Indiana.

In addition to a large and varied collection of paintings, sculptures, and glass, the Indianapolis museum features many other types of cultural exhibits. For example, it houses the largest indoor and outdoor sculpture collection of any museum in the world. The Museum of Modern Art is also home to the National Medal of Arts, which has been presented to such artists as Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, William Stafford, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Visitors who visit the Indianapolis museum also receive a free admission ticket to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, which is the home of hundreds of educational exhibits for children. The Children’s Museum is also home to a number of activities such as a children’s movie theater, musical theater, puppet theater, interactive play areas, and much more.

In addition to the Museum itself, visitors to the Indianapolis museum can also visit several of the other attractions that the city has to offer. For instance, it is home to the Indiana State Museum, which is a place where visitors can experience an array of artifacts from throughout the state; the Indianapolis Zoo and Botanical Garden are another popular attraction for visitors, which is home to an assortment of different animals; the Indianapolis Zoo is home to more than two hundred animals; , and the Indianapolis Zoo and Garden is also home to an exotic animal sanctuary that is a breeding center for many endangered animals.

Because of the large number of fine arts exhibits located inside the museum, many visitors enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork in person. If they are not interested in buying the fine art in the store, they can often view a number of paintings on a screen while standing on the floor. Another way to view the artwork is by purchasing a digital download, which is available online from the museum’s website. It is always best to take a tour of the Indianapolis museum before buying a digital download.

Those who visit the Indianapolis museum will find that it has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for art for personal enjoyment or to add to your home or business, you will be glad to know that the Indianapolis Museum of Art has plenty to offer. Indianapolis is a great city with beautiful scenery and an abundant amount of great art to view.


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