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BE THE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS


Coming Up

At The Eiteljorg
Big Read: True Grit Kickoff Event

April 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for a day of Western-themed family programming inspired by the book True Grit. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Families can expect to enjoy chuck wagon grub, meet…

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HOURS

& Information

Get all of the information you need to plan your visit to the museum. Check hours, admission, location, and see what’s on now at the Eiteljorg.

HOURS TODAY

Today, we are open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.

ADMISSION

  • Adults: $15
  • Seniors 65+: $12
  • Youth 5–17: $8

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  • Children 4 & under: Free
  • Members, Native Americans, & IUPUI Students & Faculty: Free

LOCATION

We are located within White River State Park at
500 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

When you visit, remember that we offer free parking when available in the White River State Park underground parking garage.

Featured Exhibition:

NEW WESTERN ART GALLERIES

Come experience Western art like you’ve never seen it before in our newly renovated gallery. Step back in time and experience the American West in an all new way.

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THE REEL WEST

How do we approach morality, diversity, and American identity? How was it depicted in the Western film genre? Learn how film and television shaped our understanding of the world around us in our exhibit exploring the influence of film on the American West.

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Featured Exhibition:

Harry Fonseca: The Art of Living

This brilliant collection of contemporary Native American art celebrates the life of Harry Fonseca, an artist who has been a long-time friend of the Eiteljorg Museum.

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Upcoming Exhibition:

A Sense of Beauty: Showcasing the Power and Beauty in Native Art

Our new special exhibition premieres many recently acquired Native American artworks that rarely or never have been on display. See contemporary and customary Native art — baskets, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and glass — in innovative displays as beautiful as the art itself.

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Upcoming Exhibition:

Bringing Friends Together: Contemporary Hopi Carvings

Enjoy astonishing contemporary Hopi carvings, donated by Mike Eagle and the late Juanita Eagle, Terry and Becky Rader, and Mel and Joan Perelman, who developed a friendly rivalry in their collecting of carvings over the years.

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Upcoming Exhibition:

Quest for the West®
Art Show and Sale

This must-see show and sale features more than 50 of the nation’s most renowned Western artists working today. Explore the history and beauty of the American West through the eyes of incredibly talented artists through these exquisite works of art.

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WESTERN

Collection

The Western collection features art created in the 1890’s as well as art created today. Enjoy works from members of the Taos Society of Artists as well as creations by early modernist artists including Georgia O’Keffee, Robert Henri, and many more.

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NATIVE AMERICAN

Collection

Native Art is diverse. This collection includes art and artifacts representing all major culture areas of the Western Hemisphere from tribes in the United States and Canada.

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CONTEMPORARY

Collection

This collection is a display of diversity. Everything from photographs, beadwork, works on paper and canvas, to beaver fur, hides, and large installations are exhibited here for visitors to understand Native and Western art outside of typical representations.

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OUTDOOR

Collection

The history and expression of Western and Native Art is on display inside and out of the museum. Outdoor pieces can be found throughout the grounds in a compelling balance between sculpture and nature.

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About The

MUSEUM

The Eiteljorg tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity. It’s a place for historical context, artistic expression, new ideas and individual perspectives. Here, visitors immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the West and Native America, and sharing these amazing American stories is what we do at the Eiteljorg.

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News

& Press Releases

There’s always something new happening at the Eiteljorg. Read up on our latest news and press releases.

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Join us for incredible stories, awe-inspiring art, and a deeper understanding of life and culture in the American West.

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