Car museum gives visitors a rich experience into city's automotive history

Visitors can now enjoy the classic cars of the past in a new museum in the Stutz building in downtown Indianapolis.

Creative director Chris Adams said the car museum showcases nine classic cars, most of which were designed and manufactured by Stutz within the building.

“We definitely plan on really providing that history to the public and, you know, being able to show the public, which cars are which, what years they were built, and provide some history and information on what the Stutz building was and is, and some of the vehicles that were manufactured,” Adams said.

He said the museum offers a rich experience into the city’s automotive history.

“There aren't too many spaces in Indianapolis that can take a deep dive into the culture, and you know, automotive history of Indianapolis. And I think this is one of the spaces that will,” Adams said. “We want to do a lot of collaborating with local creatives and local brands. We plan on partnering with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and really involving them to help us activate the museum and provide history talks on the automotive presence in Indianapolis and importance of the automotive world.”

The museum is free and open to the public.

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