Eiteljorg Events
Join Us & Experience Amazing Stories
The Eiteljorg hosts a variety of events over the course of the year that you won’t want to miss. Most of our events are included with the price of admission, so you can come enjoy the excitement of a special occasion as well as the beauty of our unique museum.
Upcoming Events
Yearly Events
June
Indian Market & Festival
Since 1993, the Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival has been one of the preeminent summer cultural events in downtown Indianapolis. Artists from more than 50 Native American or First Nations groups present art across multiple disciplines to be awarded, purchased, and enjoyed.
June
Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Eiteljorg with live jazz performances, cultural presentations and FREE admission for all. Also enjoy nearby celebrations: Indy Juneteenth at Military Park and Juneteenth Celebration: History, Health and the Arts at the Indiana State Museum.
Sept – Oct
Quest For The West
Quest is one of the top Western art shows in the country. Opening weekend registrants will be the first to see and bid on paintings and sculptures by some of the most prominent artists in a “luck of the draw” sale and a miniature art sale.
Oct – Nov
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Every October, visitors can enjoy free admission to the Eiteljorg Museum during a day of celebration with performances, art-making, Mercado vendors, community groups, and a community-curated art and altar display.
Nov – Jan
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure
Every winter, visitors explore the Eiteljorg’s popular annual holiday model train display, featuring reproductions of the landmarks of the American West and the skyline of downtown Indianapolis.