FREE to the public.  We invite the public to join us as we celebrate John Vanausdall on his retirement and thank him for his countless contributions to the arts and cultural community. We thank John for nearly 27 years of leadership and vision at the Eiteljorg Museum and within the Indianapolis arts and cultural community. Details: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 Eiteljorg Museum, Allen Whitehill Clowes Sculpture Court Note: Remarks begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and…

On Saturday, June 17, the museum will host a FREE day in honor of Juneteenth and we are excited to be partnering with Tammy once again for our annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration. Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Eiteljorg Museum with performances, activities, food and more! Even though the day is FREE, we do encourage advance registration. You can register by clicking on the button below. Stay tuned for a full list of performances, vendors and activities.   More…

Join us for a sensory-friendly day at the Eiteljorg! Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Eiteljorg will welcome those with sensory sensitivities, including children, to enjoy the museum. Explore the museum with a sensory bag and a museum guide. Visitors can also enjoy the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience and art making activities. There are limited spots available for this event. Pre-registration is required. Contact Elizabeth Bostelman at ebostelman@eiteljorg.com to register. 

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 Zoom, and are open to all. Join us for a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, "a book…

This event is sold out. Join us for a conversation with award-winning author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) who will discuss her book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants. The event is presented by Indiana Humanities and IUPUI's Religion, Spirituality and the Arts program.

Join award-winning architect Jonathan Hess of Browning Day in a discussion about the impressive architecture of the Eiteljorg Museum. Hess was the architect of the original Eiteljorg building opened in 1989 and the museum's expansions were built in 2005 and 2022.

Join one of our longtime volunteer Guides to hear about their favorite objects in the museum's collection. This program is 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 Zoom, and are open to all. Join us for a discussion of Peace Like a River: A Novel by Lief Enger, a best-selling American classic.…

Description: The Eiteljorg Museum is where you and your students can be immersed in the art, history and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of North American and the American West. This is a day focused on your needs and how you can use and enjoy the galleries, gardens, programs and resources at the Eiteljorg Museum. Educators, administrators, support staff, and immediate family members will have free admission on Saturday, September 24. Activities: Meet staff and volunteers and share your needs…