Indianapolis, IN venue guide
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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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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.
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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
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
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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