Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Soldiers and Sailors Monument The Soldiers & Sailors Monument is located on Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It cost $598,318 in 1902. Michigan Street.
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The interior houses a gift shop and observatory, please call for business hours. Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 15 feet shorter than the Sta

tue of Liberty. It has been estimated that building a similar structure today would cost more than five hundred million dollars. The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum was once housed in the lower level of the Monument, however, the Museum has recently been relocated to the Indiana War Memorial Museum, located just four blocks north of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at 55 E. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is apart of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. The plaza includes the Indiana War Memorial and the USS Indianapolis Memorial on the canal which are all holdings of the Indiana War Memorial Commission.

02/16/2025

The Monument is closed today Friday, February 21 due to personnel issues. The Indiana War Memorial - just three blocks north - is open from 9-5 today and is free to visit.

06/29/2024

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

06/21/2024

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed today Friday, June 21 because of Monumental Yoga on the Circle.

It will open tomorrow at 1:00 pm and be open until 5:30 pm because of Monumental Mile and 5k event.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open Friday through Sunday from 10:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.Visit the observato...
06/14/2024

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument observatory is open Friday through Sunday from 10:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Visit the observatory this weekend!

Have you been to Spark on the Circle yet on Monument Circle? It will feature contemporary seating, synthetic turf, and v...
06/05/2024

Have you been to Spark on the Circle yet on Monument Circle?

It will feature contemporary seating, synthetic turf, and vending services as well as free weekly programming including live music, arts and culture opportunities, and games!

Check it out here:
https://downtownindy.org/events/circle-sparkfest



Looking for a fun activity this spring for the whole family to enjoy? Check out the PocketSights App and take a tour of ...
06/03/2024

Looking for a fun activity this spring for the whole family to enjoy? Check out the PocketSights App and take a tour of the Indiana War Memorials Historic District in Downtown Indy, including the Soldiers and Sailors Monument!

In addition to taking the self-guided walking tour, the observation deck of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is open Friday - Sunday from 10:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Check out the Pocketsights App today! https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Indianapolis-Indiana-War-Memorials-1605

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was dedicated on this day in 1902. The Monument is both a symbol of the City of Indian...
05/15/2024

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was dedicated on this day in 1902.

The Monument is both a symbol of the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands 284 feet, 6 inches tall—only 15 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty.

Today the Soldiers and Sailors Monument commemorates the valor of Indiana’s military men and women in all wars prior to World War I.

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05/15/2024

Reminder: The Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed May 25th due to the 500 Festival Parade. However, it will be open on Memorial Day (May 27th), 10:30a to 5:30p.

Honor your veteran this summer with a Brick of Honor. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monu...
04/20/2024

Honor your veteran this summer with a Brick of Honor. The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.

Learn more about our Bricks of Honor program: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/

We are looking forward to warmer weather on Monument Circle this Spring!
03/20/2024

We are looking forward to warmer weather on Monument Circle this Spring!


Address

100 Monument Cir
Indianapolis, IN
46204

Opening Hours

Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13172327615

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Recognized as one of the world's outstanding monuments, the structure has come to symbolize both the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana. The Limestone used for the monument is gray oolitic limestone from the Romona quarries of Owen County. It stands 284 feet, 6 inches high, only 20 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty. It cost $598,318 in 1902. It has been estimated that building a similar structure today would cost more than five hundred million dollars. The lower level of the Monument houses the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. The museum portrays Indiana's contribution to the American Civil War, the war that saved the union and ended the institution of slavery. The museum closed for long-term renovations in November 2018. It is closed to the public until further notice. In the interim, our Civil War artifacts will be displayed at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. The Monument is part of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District. The plaza also includes the Indiana War Memorial, Veterans Memorial Plaza (Obelisk Square), the American Legion Mall, and University Park. All are holdings of the Indiana War Memorial Commission which also oversees the USS Indianapolis Memorial, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial located nearby on the canal walk.