Indianapolis, IN venue guide
Plan your visit to The Tobias Theater at Newfields in Indianapolis, IN with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Bags larger than 11x15x6 inches should be left in a vehicle or home; backpacks and large bags may not be worn on the back in IMA galleries. Floor 1 lockers are available, and oversized medical or diaper bags can be accommodated by staff.
Entrances
Guests enter via the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion Welcome Center or Garden Entrance; tickets are scanned on arrival and visitors may be subject to visual inspection and metal detectors. Theater programming hours vary by event.
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Venue essentials
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Bags larger than 11x15x6 inches should be left in a vehicle or home; backpacks and large bags may not be worn on the back in IMA galleries. Floor 1 lockers are available, and oversized medical or diaper bags can be accommodated by staff.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Newfields Accessibility & Parking
Complimentary wheelchairs and rollators are available first-come at the Floor 1 Welcome Desk; service animals are welcome. Accessible restrooms are available campus-wide, including at The Tobias Theater, and guests can contact Guest Experience in advance for specific needs.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Newfields Accessibility & Parking
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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4000 N Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46208
IndyGo Route 34 (ML King/Michigan Rd) lists Newfields among the places it serves along Michigan Road.
Verified Oct 4, 2026IndyGo Route 34
Parking
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Campus dining includes The Cafe, seasonal Garden Terrace Beer Garden, and The Palette milkshake bar; bottled water is allowed in galleries, while other food and drinks are directed to designated dining areas.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Newfields Shopping & Dining
All public restrooms are handicap accessible; the most accessible facilities include those at The Tobias Theater, Floor 1, Lilly House, and other listed campus buildings. Family restrooms and a nursing room are on Floor 1.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Newfields Accessibility & Parking
The Museum & Garden Shop inside the IMA sells jewelry, books, textiles, plants, and collection-related gifts; the Tobias Theater site does not publish a separate show-merch policy.
Verified Oct 4, 2026Newfields Shopping & Dining
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