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Axios
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
5 cool things to see inside the reimagined IMS museum
After 17 months on the shelf, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened to the public early last month. Why it matters: It came back with a whole new vibe and more than $60.5 million in upgrades that completely transformed the experience. Zoom in: The change was so staggering that four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears was stopped in his tracks when he laid eyes on a new gallery honoring the accomplishment he shares with just three other drivers in history. "It's unbelievable. It really is," Mears told the Associated Press. Catch up quick: The museum closed in November 2023 to undergo its first major renovation in 40 years that packs in 40,000 square feet of additional space for new attractions. Fun fact: Accessibility was a major focus of the renovation, including a new wheelchair-friendly racing simulator controlled by the steering wheel instead of the pedals, and a wellness room designed for anybody who needs a break from the action. The museum has also partnered with Kulture City to provide sensory bags that can be checked out at the Welcome Center and establish "headphone areas" for those with sensitivities to noise. Here are five new museum highlights: 🏁 Start your engines The new "Starting Line Experience" is a looping, immersive video experience that lets visitors experience the thrill of being inside IMS on race day, from "Back Home Again In Indiana" to the Snake Pit. 🏆 The GOATs "Best of the Best: The Four-Time Winners" is a ground-floor gallery of cars, suits and more dedicated to Indy 500 careers of Rick Mears, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Helio Castroneves. 🥛 Milk on the mezzanine A new mezzanine for non-vehicle treasures includes one of Alex Palou's suits, the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 trophy and a history on why winners chug milk. 🙌 Going hands-on An all-ages interactive area has racing sims, a dedicated STEAM classroom, games to test reaction time and the opportunity to feel like you're actually part of a pit crew. 🏎️ Rad new rides Car buffs, rejoice. It's still historic cars as far as the eye can see, with the addition of 14 new cars from Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners. Officials said it is the museum's largest vehicle acquisition since 2011 and the first time modern-era cars have been added to the collection. If you go: 4750 W. 16th St. Open 9am-5pm daily. Tickets start at $25.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
IndyCar exploring independent governing body that doesn't include Penske employees
Visitors to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum watch the "Starting Grid Experience" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) President of Team Penske Tim Cindric, left and driver Josef Newgarden wait for the start of during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The winning car that Josef Newgarden drove to victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is shown in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/\Michael Conroy) The winning car that Josef Newgarden drove to victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is shown in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/\Michael Conroy) Visitors to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum watch the "Starting Grid Experience" at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) President of Team Penske Tim Cindric, left and driver Josef Newgarden wait for the start of during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The winning car that Josef Newgarden drove to victory in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 is shown in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/\Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar is exploring the creation of an independent governing body absent of any Roger Penske employees in the wake of the Team Penske cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500. Penske owns three-car Team Penske, IndyCar, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. On Wednesday, he fired his top three racing executives after two of its cars were found to be illegal ahead of the second round of Indy 500 qualifying. Advertisement It has since been shown that the spec part Team Penske had modified on the cars of two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden and Will Power had been done so for some time. Both Newgarden's winning car from his 2024 victory that is displayed in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum and the one he took to the White House last month have the same modified part. Rival teams claim they have photos of the Penske cars with the modifications dating some time, and others have claimed they told IndyCar technical inspectors the Penske cars were not legal. 'We want to ensure that we have an officiating entity that has no ability for folks to say it's got influence from Roger Penske," said Doug Boles, named president of IndyCar in February while already holding the title of president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Since IndyCar caught Newgarden and Power's cars Sunday — with help of complaints from rival teams — the fellow competitors have alleged the Penske cars get preferential treatment because they are owned by Penske. They have also questioned how it wasn't discovered Saturday when Penske's three cars locked into the race, and are publicly wondering if the cars were legal at the time. Advertisement Optics of favoritism have dogged Penske since he purchased all things Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2020 because everyone who runs an arm of his organization is paid by Roger Penske. Late Wednesday, new IndyCar president Doug Boles, who is also president of the speedway, said there is an evaluation of bringing in outside governance in the future. 'We have been working very, very hard to create an entity, an officiating entity, and by officiating I mean race control and tech inspection and an entity that is completely removed from anything that has to do with Penske entertainment, or Roger Penske or the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the IndyCar series,' Boles said. Boles also said one of the reasons the cars were not caught with the illegal modification is because the change had been made to the rear attenuator, a safety piece that is prohibited from being altered because it could compromise its abilities. Therefore, the part isn't routinely checked because IndyCar inspector assume teams want their cars to be safe. NASCAR is governed by the France family, which owns the series and most of its track. Race control and the competition department are NASCAR employees. NASCAR does not field any cars. Advertisement Formula 1 has an independent governance in the FIA. F1 owns only the commercial rights to the series, while the FIA has full control of how the series is governed. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Reimagined and reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aims to be more than just a museum
The 1911 Marmon Wasp, driven by Ray Harroun that won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, is shown in the collection in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The 1957 Van Lines Special is shown in a recreation of the garages in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The 1911 Marmon Wasp, driven by Ray Harroun that won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, is shown in the collection in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) The 1957 Van Lines Special is shown in a recreation of the garages in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Mears spent some time recently walking through the reimagined, rebuilt and recently reopened museum at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which houses some of the cars and artifacts from his long and distinguished career in motorsports. It was on the new lower level, though, which had been used as storage and off limits to guests, where the four-time Indy 500 winner had to pause. The only other drivers to win that many times are A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Helio Castroneves, and together one of the smallest clubs in auto racing had an entire wing dedicated just to them. Advertisement 'It's unbelievable. It really is,' Mears said. 'First of all, I never dreamed of being included in a list like that to begin with, period, and to be there with all the four winners and the way it's done up, and watch videos of all four races and be involved with it — it brings back a lot of memories, to begin with. But it's just an honor to be a part of it.' The museum, tucked inside the 2.5-mile oval between Turns 1 and 2, closed for nearly 18 months as it underwent its first major renovation in four decades, and the product of the $60.5 million project was revealed to the public on April 2. With the Indianapolis 500 on deck this weekend, thousands of fans are expected to flood through the seven permanent galleries, three rotating galleries and roughly 40,000 square feet of new space that houses new immersive and dynamic experiences. 'We wanted the museum to be more than just a gallery,' said museum president Joe Hale, who spearheaded the fundraising and construction effort. 'We wanted this to be a space that people can come back to over and over again.' Advertisement The old museum was primarily of a large, cavernous space that allowed guests to meander through cabinets full of fire suits, trophies and other relics, which told the story of a speedway that not only has hosted the Indy 500 since 1911 but also NASCAR races, motorcycle races, the Red Bull Air Race and even gas-filled balloon competitions. Of course, there are still extensive spaces showcasing artifacts from more than a century of racing at the speedway, and dozens of cars from the museum's vast collection are on display. But the rebirthed museum represents more than that, from cutting-edge interactive technology to STEM spaces that can be used for school field trips and summer camps. It begins by taking visitors on a guided tour through a recreation of the garage area, known as Gasoline Alley, as it has looked over the years. There are the old, wooden stalls from the early 1900s, antiquated spaces used by Foyt and Mario Andretti in the '60s and '70s, and more modern spaces that teams have used to prepare their cars for this weekend. Then, visitors flood into the 'Starting Line Experience." There, replicas of the cars making up the front row of the Indy 500 sit as if they are on the starting grid. Video boards running along the walls and ceiling make guests feel as though they are right there on race day, preparing to take part in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' Advertisement Eventually, visitors spill into three levels of gallery spaces: the new mezzanine dedicated to non-vehicle artifacts, including the fire suit of reigning IndyCar champ Alex Palou; the main level, featuring numerous cars and a wing dedicated to IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske and his accomplishments in racing; and the lower level, where the four-time winners are celebrated and a rotating gallery includes cars from Chip Ganassi Racing. Last month, the museum used proceeds from the sale of 11 vehicles unrelated to Indianapolis Motor Speedway — including a rare Mercedes W 196 R — to help purchase 14 cars from the Ganassi team, including five Indy 500 winners. 'I was very pleased that for many years, our Indy-winning cars have been in our race shop, sitting up there on the wall,' Ganassi said. 'Forty-seven people a year would see them up there, and it was kind of a, 'Hey, that's our Indy winners up there on the wall.' But the fact of the matter is it dawned on me one day that they should be among other Indy winners.' Now they are on display for thousands of visitors every day. Advertisement There was still money left over from the sale of the museum's other cars, though, and that will provide a sizeable boost to its endowment. The plan eventually is to build a separate preservation shop near the track to not only work on its 200-plus cars, most of which are running, but also display more of them along with some of the other 55,000 items in the collection. 'It's really a special place,' Ganassi said. 'I would encourage you to go see it. It's going to take this — I think it's going to add a lot to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It's going to add a lot to the race. It's going to add a lot to the community.' ___ AP auto racing:
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum President Joe Hale Will Depart
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum President Joe Hale at the official ceremony that reopened the ... More famed museum on April 2, 2025. Joe Hale, who oversaw the historic renovation and redesign of the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, can take pride in a job well done after the facility reopened on April 2 on time and below budget. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced on Friday, April 25 that Hale will step down as President effective June 20, 2025, after completing a successful five-year reign. Hale became the president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in January 2021. Recognized for his expertise in fundraising and managing capital campaigns, Hale guided the Museum through its successful inaugural $69 million capital campaign and oversaw the completion of a massive renovation that came in under budget and on schedule - its first major renovation in 40 years. 'It's been five years since I was originally contacted about this amazing opportunity, and we've accomplished the objectives I was given,' said Hale. 'I want to sincerely thank the Museum's Board of Directors for providing me with the chance to be part of this transformative experience. 'I will miss my regular interaction with our many members, donors, the racing community, and especially my very talented colleagues on the staff. The timing is right for new leadership to guide the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum as it enters this new era, and I look forward to watching my colleagues build on its current success.' Under Hale's leadership, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum garnered community support and attracted thousands of new donors, fully funding the museum's renovation. The museum reopened to the public on April 2 and welcomed a record number of visitors in its first few weeks. The reimagined space engages new audiences and serves as the home to new educational programs. Hale also played a key role in establishing a $100 million endowment that will ensure the Museum's sustainability for years to come. Kirk Hendrix, a current board member, has been named interim President by the Board of Directors. Hendrix retired as President and CEO of AAA Hoosier Motor Club in July 2023 after leading the organization for 10 years. Before that, Hendrix served in the same role with the 500 Festival in Indianapolis. 'On behalf of the Board and the entire Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Joe for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy of this iconic institution. Under his guidance, the Museum has become not just a repository of racing history, but a vibrant celebration of the spirit of the Indianapolis 500,' said Chuck Jones, Board Chairman of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. 'As Joe embarks on his next chapter, I also want to thank Kirk for assuming the role as interim President and ensuring continuity and a smooth transition.' The Board has begun a comprehensive nationwide search for a permanent replacement. Hale was a highly successful fundraiser when he was contacted by Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles about the position about five years ago. The goal was to completely renovate and reimagine the Museum so that it would remain relevant well into the future. In 2021, Hale and his staff toured and studied other museums. He went to the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan and the Air Force Museum to see how they were telling their stories. Hale and his staff started planning, and ultimately, the project became a little bit bigger than just the museum because they needed to renovate the museum building. 'We knew that the HVAC needed to be replaced, the windows, the fire suppression. So, we knew it was going to be an extensive renovation,' Hale recalled. 'Another challenge we got from our landlord is, see if you can maybe double the size of the museum without going outside the footprint? So that was a challenge that I love taking on to see how we could do that. 'The way we doubled the museum space without going up or outside the footprint was when our contractor got in there and said there's a lot of space above this drop ceiling. 'It turned out that we could put a mezzanine in the museum and add another 6,000 plus square feet display space there. 'But then at the same time, we also needed a place to store about 150 cars. We started planning a restoration shop that we'd hold about 150 cars, have a six -bay restoration, two -bay detailing area, some event space, lobby, little gift shop. And so that became part of the project. And we said, well, you know, if we build a museum, we're going to want to do bigger and better exhibitions. 'So, then we wanted to put another $10 million into our endowment. Our project became an $89 million project, which we kicked off in July 2023.' Hale's plans were ambitious and ambition cost money. Joe Hale (center) and Roger Penske (right) at the ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the Indianapolis ... More Motor Speedway Museum on April 2, 2025. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is not owned by Roger Penske, the owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it was never owned by the Hulman-George Family. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is actually a 501c3 Not for Profit corporation. It relies on fundraising and donations to become sustainable. Because of that, it led Hale to the basement – a famed area of the Museum that few people have ever seen, and nobody is allowed to photograph because it includes some of the most priceless artifacts in racing history. 'The basement was off limits to everybody for so long,' Hale admitted. 'And about four years ago, we created an exhibition around the basement. We called it 'The Basement Collection' and we needed to raise some money to pay for the feasibility study and pay for the planning of this new museum. 'So, what we did, we re-lit it, and we painted it. We didn't do a lot of work beyond that, but we put some of our many of our cool cars were down there, obviously. People couldn't see them because we didn't allow anybody in the basement for some reason. 'So, we said, 'we'll allow six people to go down at a time, and it must be led by a member of our staff. You can stay for 30 minutes. Absolutely no photographs are allowed.' 'Lo and behold it helped us raise about $400,000 in the next couple of years that helped pay for the planning of the new museum.' There is a good reason why photographs aren't allowed in the basement, according to Hale. 'Because it created even more of a draw from the public, the curiosity,' Hale explained. 'They hadn't been allowed down there. 'And we thought, 'Well, if everybody's going to start posting pictures of it in social media, there's not going to be that desire to go down there and see what's down there yourself.' So, we made that decision, whether that was right or not, but it sure helped us make some money. 'And now the basement, the lower level, is all going to be part of the museum. So, there will be some additional winning cars from our collection. There will be a featured car gallery down there.' The money raised from creating the basement tours helped the museum fund many important aspects of the renovation. 'We started the planning in earnest we did a feasibility study,' Hale said. 'It was not just how much money we can raise but what's it feasible for this actual this structure to support. What's the new business plan going forward what's the staffing level going to have to be. 'We did all that and as I said then we kicked it all off in July 2023.' The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is much about the future as it is the past. The future of the automotive industry was why the Speedway was built in the first place back in 1909. But so much of it is tied to the past, the history and the traditions. The Museum has successful balanced the history of the Indianapolis 500 with a bold look at its future. 'Our focus is on telling the stories of what's happened at the track,' Hale said. 'Now, you've got Purdue University doing the electric vehicle program that they've got going. We don't have too much planned about trying to predict the future, but once you see it, you're going to agree that we've done a really good job of telling the stories of the past and the present. 'Every year, on race day, we get many new stories to tell, and I think that's what we really excel at. And like I said, that and, you know, this education program, we've got a new education director who started on July 1, a dynamic young man who I think is going to do a wonderful job. But with so many people coming from outside of Indiana, our goal is to really mobilize the local population and get them more involved in the museum. 'That's going to be one of our objectives.' The museum is evidence the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is not just a sporting venue; it is a true part of the fabric of the state of Indiana, a true part of the fabric of America. That is a tremendous story to tell and a heavy responsibility. 'I think it's very important,' Hale said. 'The Indianapolis 500, the museum, the whole complex, it's such an economic development driver for the state of Indiana as well. 'I don't care where you are in the world, if you write down that you're from Indianapolis, most people are going to think of the 500 before they think of anything else if they know where Indiana is. 'I just think it's very important for us to, as I said, maintain those stories so that, we can preserve the past and at the same time try to take a glimpse at the future. 'What racing might look like, 10, 20, 50 years from now. Nobody knows for sure. But we've talked to a few people about, would that be an exhibition idea, where you could get some smart people working in the industry to make some predictions about what it's going to look like.' The importance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway includes the future of racing and the automotive industry and preserving its rich history and tradition of a sporting spectacle that dates to May 30, 1911, when Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500. Ray Harroun driving his Marmon Wasp, was the first winner of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May ... More 30, 1911. His average speed was 74.59 miles per hour. Under Hale's leadership, he started a dramatic renovation project that will take the old museum out of its sleepy past and replace it with a new museum that will honor the past with interactive displays while still featuring some of the priceless remnants and relics that have made the Indianapolis Motor Speedway one of the most famous institutions in the world. The concept of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum dates to Tony Hulman's ownership of the facility in November 1945. The original museum opened at the corner of 16th and Georgetown on April 7, 1956, in a building was designed by C. Wilbur Foster and Associates. It also housed the ticket office and was next to the main gate. It was very small and featured just a few displays and six cars, but the centerpiece was Ray Harroun's 1911 Indianapolis 500 car, the famed Marmon Wasp. Karl Kizer was the first curator, but the popularity of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum led dozens of car collectors to donate former winning cars and other artifacts, to the museum and it quickly outgrew its space. According to the late Indianapolis Motor Speedway publicist Al Bloemker, by 1961, the museum was seeing an average of 5,000 visitors per week (not including month of May crowds), former driver Freddy Agabashian said in an interview at the time. In 1975, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway broke ground on a new 96,000-square-foot museum and administration building inside the track's infield. In addition to the museum, the two-story building housed the Speedway's administrative offices, ticket office, a gift shop, and photography department. Ray Harroun's Marmon Wasp on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on May 18, 2016. ... More This is the car that won the first Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images) The expanded museum opened to the public on April 5, 1976, coinciding with the year-long United States Bicentennial celebration and nearly 20 years to the day the original museum opened. The original museum building outside turn one was converted into additional office space. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, with a plaque on display outside of the Museum. It was a palace at the time it opened in 1975 and remained one of the greatest museums to commemorate auto racing through the following decades. Despite its impressive collection and history, however, over time it fell a few laps down to other modern museums that had kept up with the technology of the times. 'The museum was a little tired,' Hale said. 'It really hadn't changed in nearly 50 years now. And so, three years ago, we started looking around. 'We kept getting slammed as being an indoor parking lot. You would come in, and all the cars were in front of you, and there was very little storytelling that was kind of integrated into the museum. 'So, we thought, let's plan this so that it not just appeals to the folks that love the cars and love the history. When you think about it, that's really our mission to preserve and tell the stories of the 500.' Joe Hale accomplished that mission, and a month after the 109thIndianapolis 500 is held on May 25, 2025, he will move on, leaving an impressive legacy that is on full display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Joe Hale (left) with Indiana Governor Mike Braun at the official ceremony to reopen the Indianapolis ... More Motor Speedway Museum on April 2, 2025.
Fox Sports
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reopens after Incredible Transformation
INDYCAR The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is open to the public after the completion of its $60.5 million, 17-month renovation, its first significant renovation in 40 years. The IMS Museum was closed to the public since November 2023 while undergoing a comprehensive transformation of its space and experiences. Now reopened, visitors of all ages will experience 40,000 square feet of additional space housing new immersive and dynamic experiences, including: Seven permanent and three rotating galleries The lower level, an area previously restricted to only select tours A new mezzanine dedicated to displaying non-vehicle artifacts, including: A race suit from three-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou The NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 trophy A piece of the SAFER Barrier to highlight safety innovations at the Speedway The 'Starting Line Experience,' placing guests in an immersive video space showcasing the pageantry leading up to the start of the "500' State-of-the art racing simulators allowing guests to try to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 A 'pit stop challenge' for guests to learn the tools and equipment of the racing trade The new exhibits and experiences will bring to life the Museum's vision to create a global destination that provides interactive, immersive and diverse Indianapolis 500 storytelling and educational experiences that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. 'I'm thrilled to welcome guests back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum after a massive renovation that finished on time and under budget,' IMS Museum President Joe Hale said. 'With the support of our campaign from Lilly Endowment Inc., the John H. Holliday Family, Penske Foundation, Dyson Foundation, The Heritage Group and countless others, we have made the IMS Museum a cultural destination celebrating the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500.' Current galleries include The Heritage Group Gasoline Alley Gallery, Starting Line Experience, The John H Holliday Family Indianapolis 500 Winners Gallery, Mezzanine, Qualifying Zone, Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Innovation Workshop, Penske Gallery, The Bobby Rahal Family Gallery (Featured Car Gallery), Best of the Best: The Four-Time Winners (The Chip Ganassi Gallery) and the Track Lounge. One of the cornerstones of the renovation was ensuring accessibility so all guests felt included. New features include a wheelchair-friendly racing simulator controlled fully by the steering wheel instead of the pedals and a wellness room designed for anybody that needs a quiet, private space, from nursing mothers to those with sensory sensitivities. The Museum is also working with Kulture City to become Sensory Inclusive™. Sensory bags can be checked out at the Welcome Center and include soundproof headphones, fidget toys, and glasses to reduce light. Signage around the building will indicate 'headphone areas' for those with sensitivities to noise. General admission tickets and memberships for the IMS Museum are now available at For more information on the IMS Museum, visit recommended
