The museum is dedicated to sharing diverse stories about the history and cultures of Native Americans and the American West. We are committed to being a place where important cultural conversations can happen.
The Eiteljorg Museum has something for everyone. From our child-friendly R.B. Annis Western Family Experience to our captivating collection of art to our ever-changing exhibits and events, we know you will fall in love with what the Eiteljorg has to offer.
Come experience our family area and kids’ hands-on gallery spaces on the lower level of the museum. The R.B. Annis Western Family Experience is a place where kids can build a totem pole, weave a basket, dress in 1800s clothing, climb aboard a stagecoach, and so much more. Additionally, we have other hands-on interactives throughout the museum for kids to explore.
While some visitors have easily spent an entire day exploring our galleries, the average time it can often take to go through our museum is 2 hours. That timeframe is completely dependent on the size of the family, the age groups involved, and each individual visitor’s own museum visiting habits.
Keep in mind while making your plans that in addition to having two floors of galleries, and a lower level dedicated to hands-on family-friendly exhibits, we also have our Museum Café available on site for a full lunch or a quick snack.
If you have any questions about planning your visit, feel free to contact one of our friendly team members.
Visitors can park in the White River State Park underground parking garage from Washington Street while spaces last. Free parking is offered to museum visitors most days out of the year when available. You’ll take a ticket as you enter the garage, but don’t forget to get your parking validated at the admissions desk.
*Free parking is not offered on July 4th or during the Indian Market & Festival weekend.
The IndyGo bus Route 8 has a stop at White River State Park, where you can hop off and experience the Eiteljorg. Be sure to check Route 8’s page on the IndyGo site for game delays, closures, and other updates.
Along with our collection of contemporary Native American artwork and cultural items, we offer a wide variety of collections and exhibitions grounded in art and history that tell the amazing stories of the Native American peoples, the American West, and so much more.
Yes! Come dine at our Museum Café. The café is open the same hours as the museum and offers a full lunch menu (with kids’ meals!) Sunday through Friday until 2:30 p.m., and until 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. In the afternoons, the menu is reduced to a light-bites menu. We have plenty of indoor or outdoor seating available.
The Eiteljorg Museum is in the heart of the downtown area. You’ll find a number of hotels in the area.
Pets are welcome to experience many of our outdoor spaces, particularly during our Summer Under the Sails events, including the Wednesday evening concert series. If you ever have a question about a specific event, please feel free to contact one of our friendly staff members. We simply ask that pets are leashed and that you help us keep our campus clean by cleaning up after them.
