Gatling was an Indianapolis resident during the Civil War era. Gatling's observations of the war's toil on soldiers he saw passing through Union Depot inspired him to invent the first machine gun. The Gatling exhibit was created with assistance and support from Buchanan, Tex Kline of the Indianapolis Gatling Gun Club, and the Murat Gun Club. Museum hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Donations are welcome.