We are excited to join city in celebrating the eclipse with a day of themed programming on Sunday, April 7.  Join us at 2 p.m. for a Star Wars: A New Hope screening dubbed into the Diné (Navajo) language with English subtitles. (© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization.)  Also, enjoy […]

Founded in 2010, Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission: help people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. On April 13, meander through the museum’s galleries and stop at one or more Slow Art stations. At each station, guests are encouraged to take 10 minutes to […]

The Eiteljorg Museum invites all volunteers to our Volunteer Recognition Night on April 18 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. to celebrate and honor their hard work. We want to thank you for your continued support and commitment. We could not do any of this without you! This event is open to volunteers and staff only. […]

Join the Eiteljorg Museum for a members-only preview of Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West, where you will get the first look at the exhibit and hear about the design and development process from the curator, Jessica Nelson, Ph.D. Explore how a diverse range of religious practices shaped the American West and how […]

Join us for an exciting member-only Coffee & Conversation centered around one of our most anticipated exhibitions of 2024, Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West! Jessica Nelson, Ph.D., one of the curators who contributed to the exhibition and wrote the campaign book Religion and the American West: Belief, Violence, and Resilience, will lead […]

Join us for the opening of Acts of Faith with a day of programs and celebration, including a tour of the exhibit and performances by Firefly the Hybrid! Schedule: 11 a.m. - Performance by Firefly the Hybrid!  Firefly seeks to illuminate the beauty and healing power of his ancient indigenous culture through music, visuals and creativity. […]

Join Indiana Humanities in welcoming Dr. Tiya Miles to Indianapolis on April 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET. Dr. Miles is the award-winning author of All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, Indiana Humanities’ One State / One Story selection for 2024. Like many of Miles’ books, All That She Carried explores […]

Attend a Native American artist veterans panel, featuring artists TahNibaa Naataanii (Diné), Jeff DeMent (Navajo / Bit’annhi) and Dean Orvis (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi). Include the price of admission. Members get in for free.

Join us Friday, May 3, at Noon for a behind-the-scenes talk with our Collections Manager, Rebekah Ryan. Learn about her role at the museum, what it is like to work with the art on a daily basis, and more! Included with the price of admission.

Location: Virtual/Zoom Cost: Free The Eiteljorg Museum’s Western Book Club, like the museum itself, is committed to including works that represent many different cultural values, attitudes, and points of view. Members come together bimonthly to discuss books that represent the diversity of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America. Meetings take place via […]

Join us for an enchanting concert featuring a string quartet comprised of talented musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Be mesmerized as they perform original compositions by Native American youth composers who took part in the Lakota Project by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, revel in the quartet's rendition of "Moonstrike" by composer Jerod […]

Experience a full day of celebrating the diverse expressions of faith through the arts! From soul-stirring choir performances to rejuvenating yoga sessions, immerse yourself in dance and music performances that resonate with the spirit. With something for everyone, discover the beauty of faith-inspired creativity. Check out the detailed schedule below and join us for an […]