The Murphy Art Center is part of the reason Fountain Square feels different from downtown Indianapolis. The old commercial building has been adapted for galleries, studios, small businesses, and arts events, giving the neighbourhood a lived-in creative centre rather than a single formal museum.
It works best as part of a Fountain Square wander, especially during openings or event nights. Pair it with the area's restaurants, duckpin bowling, music venues, and street-level shops for a better sense of Indy's south-side arts district.