The Index Downtown Indy Visitors Center Features Souvenirs from Local Producers and Museums, Indy Attraction Passes

August 9, 2024 (INDIANAPOLIS) – Indy’s new official visitors center, The Index, is officially open for business.

The NBA All-Star version of The Index opened in February and was focused solely on basketball history.  It is now reopened to feature gifts and information on the city’s major cultural attractions and serves as an Indianapolis visitor center. Its shop includes a dynamic selection of souvenirs in mini-collections from:

• The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
• Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
• Indiana Historical Society
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

The Index also offers locally produced and handmade goods and Indy Attraction Passes.  Attraction Passes allow users to pay one low price for admission to seven of the Indy’s top attractions including The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indiana Historical Society and Eiteljorg Museum.

The Capital Improvement Board (CIB) recruited Amanda Mauer to start up and manage The Index after hearing calls from event planners and guests at CIB venues for a local information resource and souvenir hub. Mauer owned and operated the Homespun: Modern Handmade shop on Mass Ave. for 13 years and as a result, has a vast network of artisans and retail contacts that have been valuable in establishing The Index.  “Our visitors told us they want a place to see what Indy has to offer, and to find a little piece of Indy to take home with them,” said CIB Executive Director Andy Mallon.  “The Index provides visitors and residents with a taste of Indy’s amazing attractions and culture.”

The Index is located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center’s main entrance.  It is open to the public from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday–Monday and resident experts will be on hand to provide visitor assistance and recommendations. Find The Index on Instagram at instagram.com/indexpanam

Photos of The Index and its offerings are linked here.  Members of the media are invited to schedule a tour of The Index to learn more.

About the Capital Improvement Board

The Capital Improvement Board (CIB) is a municipal corporation of Marion County created in 1965 by the Indiana General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-10-9, and authorized by the statute to finance, construct, equip, operate and maintain any capital facilities or improvements of general public benefit or welfare which promote and serve the commercial, industrial and cultural interests of Indiana and its citizens. The Board may assist, cooperate and fund governmental, public, and private agencies and groups for these purposes. The CIB operates and/or owns the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Victory Field, Virginia Avenue Parking Garage, and Hudnut Commons, all located in downtown Indianapolis.