Educator Resources | Eiteljorg Museum | Western and Native Art

VISIT
- Find Us
  Find Us
  
  We are located in White River State Park (WRSP) right next to the Indiana State Museum. Visitors can park in the WRSP underground parking garage from Washington street while spaces last. Free parking is offered to museum visitors most days out of the year when available.
  
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- Explore
  Explore
  
  Amazing stories, beautiful art, diverse perspectives are found within. Come explore the Eiteljorg.
  
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  + M E M B E R S H I P
  
  + G R O U P S
  
  + A C C E S S I B I L I T Y & S E R V I C E S
- Stay & Play
  Stay & Play
  
  Interact with Native and Western cultures and take home a piece of the American story when you leave.
  
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  + M U S E U M C A F É
  
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  + L I B R A R Y / R E S O U R C E C E N T E R
EXHIBITIONS
- Quilts: Uncovering Women’s Stories
  Powerful Women II: Contemporary Art from the Eiteljorg Collection
  
  This exhibition highlights contemporary women artists, especially Native artists, and the powerful works they have created that speak to issues of personal identity, political agency, memory and violence against women.
  
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- Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure
  Laughter and Resilience: Humor in Native American Art
  
  This exhibition explores how the concept of humor, telling jokes, being light-hearted, and taking a less serious approach to life (especially during times that require or have required acts of resiliency), is central to many Native American groups.
  
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- Please Touch! The Sculptures of Michael Naranjo
  Native American Customary Art 101
  
  While the Native American galleries undergo reconstruction, explore selections from the Native American customary art collection. The collection encompasses diverse materials and techniques, and showcases the gifted imaginations of Native artists.
  
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EVENTS
- Upcoming Events
  Upcoming Events
  
  Tue
  
  15
  
  Virtual Indian Market and Festival
  
  June 14 – June 28
  
  Sat
  
  19
  
  Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
  
  June 19
  
  Wed
  
  23
  
  Virtual Public Tours
  
  June 23 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
  
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COLLECTIONS
- Western Art Collection
  Western Art
  
  Explore remarkable works from early modernists, the Taos Society of Artists as well as today’s nationally renowned artists.
  
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- Native American Collection
  Native American
  
  Experience, understand, and appreciate the diversity of Native artistic expressions through a variety of art and cultural items spanning across North America.
  
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- Contemporary Art Collection
  Contemporary Art
  
  Discover striking contemporary art by Native American artists that is both beautiful and compelling.
  
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- Outdoor Spaces
  Outdoor Spaces
  
  Art meets nature on the museum grounds with beautiful sculptures in our garden spaces.
  
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OUR STORY
- A Museum and Much More
  A Museum and Much More
  
  We collect and preserve art and artifacts, but more importantly, we tell America’s stories.
  
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  + D I V E R S I T Y S T A T E M E N T
  
  + F A Q S
- Eiteljorg News
  Eiteljorg News
  
  Exhibits and events change frequently, so we help keep you informed with all of our updates in one spot.
  
  + E I T E L J O R G B L O G
  
  + M E D I A & N E W S R E L E A S E S
  
  + S T O R Y T E L L E R M A G A Z I N E
  
  + A N N U A L R E P O R T S
- Eiteljorg Team
  Eiteljorg Team
  
  Our staff members are guides to your adventure through the stories Native and Western art have to tell.
  
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GIVE & JOIN
- Donors
  Donors
  
  Help us inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.
  
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- Volunteers
  Volunteers
  
  We can’t do what we do without our volunteers. If you’re looking for an opportunity to give of your time and help educate and inspire others, then sign up today.
  
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- Corporate Partners
  Corporate Partners
  
  Our corporate and community partners play an instrumental role in sustaining the museum’s efforts.
  
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- Members
  Members
  
  Becoming a member entitles you to one year of unique and engaging cultural experiences and opportunities while supporting one of the most important and vibrant institutions in the Midwest.
  
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EDUCATOR RESOURCES

Lessons for Deeper Learning

Online resources help students dive deeper into the art, history and cultures of the American West and Indigenous Peoples of North America. Use them to help prepare for a visit to the museum or to extend the lesson afterward. Download these resources to use in your classroom today.

Mihtohseenionki Resource

Use this resource to add depth to learning about the Native Peoples of the Indiana region past and present.

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Western Family Experience

Learn the history of the artists and stories that inspired the R.B. Annis Western Family experience.

Jingle Rails

Get background information about the geography and history of the locations of the American West. Newly updated curriculum in 2019.

Miami Greeting (MP3)

Use this audio resource to hear, learn and practice the traditional Miami greeting with this link.

Language Learning (MP3)

This resource breaks down the Miami language to help students and teachers understand phrases.

Helpful Links

National Museum Of American Indians

You won’t want to miss the Smithsonian’s museum dedicated to the history and culture of Native Americans.

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Thanksgiving History Of Plimoth Plantation

Get the tools to teach your class about the history of one of America’s biggest holidays, Thanksgiving.

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Teaching Tolerance

This initiative supports educators who are committed to teaching diversity, equality, and justice.

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Native & Indian Advocacy

This organization is dedicated to ensuring that Native American history is portrayed with accuracy.

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