Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis

Name: Scottish Rite Cathedral
Address: 650 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, 46204-1214, United States
Telephone: +1 317-262-3100

#37 among attractions in Indianapolis

Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space, Museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million. Every dimension of the structure is evenly divisible by three, with many also being divisible by 33. ()

Built: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'34"N, 86°9'30"W

Address

650 N Meridian StDowntown Indianapolis (North Meridian)Indianapolis 46204-1214 United States

Contact

+1 317-262-3100

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Day trips

Scottish Rite Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana War Memorial, Indiana State Museum.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
19 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
22 min walk • Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena.
~1260 ftS
Memorial, Military museum, Monuments and statues
Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis
7 min walk • The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
21 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.6 miSE
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
15 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~1570 ftS
Monuments and statues
Depew Memorial Fountain, Indianapolis
8 min walk • Depew Memorial Fountain is a freestanding fountain completed in 1919 and located in University Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, within the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza.
0.6 miS
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
17 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
16 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~820 ftW
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
4 min walk • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, often shortened to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, is an 8.1-mile-long urban multi-use trail and linear park located in the vicinity of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
16 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
16 min walk • The Phoenix Theatre has presented productions since 1983. An Equity house, the Phoenix presents the Midwest and Indiana premieres of many Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, and has presented 94 World Premieres. In May 2018, Phoenix moved to a newly constructed, 20,000 square foot building, the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, at 705 N.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scottish Rite Cathedral open?

Scottish Rite Cathedral is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Scottish Rite Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Nina Mason Pulliam Indianapolis Special Collections Room, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Indianapolis Public Library, Indianapolis (5 min walk).

How to get to Scottish Rite Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scottish Rite Cathedral:

Train

Canal (15 min walk)
Methodist (23 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (18 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (18 min walk)