The Eiteljorg Museum

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The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis displays Indigenous and Western American art in White River State Park, beside the Indiana State Museum.

What's on here

Why go

  • Southwestern-inspired food at the Museum Café, overlooking the Downtown Canal and White River State Park.
  • Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Taos Pueblo,” among works by painters associated with New Mexico.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday12:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Gund Gallery paintings and bronzesPaintings and bronzes by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.The Gund Gallery of Western Art.
  • Cannon, WalkingStick and WarholContemporary works by T. C. Cannon, Kay WalkingStick and Andy Warhol.The two contemporary art galleries.

Know before you go

  • Open Monday–Saturday, 10:00–17:00; Sunday, 12:00–17:00.
  • Enrolled members of Native American tribes enter free with tribal identification.
  • Indiana college, university and trade school students enter free with a school ID.

What's inside

  • The museum has two gallery floors, including Native American galleries, and a lower level with hands-on family exhibits.

With kids

  • Hands-on activities are available in the Western and Native galleries for visitors of all ages.
  • The Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center on the canal level has immersive spaces for play, discovery and creative learning for all ages.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets online through the museum’s website.
  • Visitors can access the museum’s library and resource center.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 57 works

    The Gund Gallery of Western Art presents 57 works donated by the George Gund Family.

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art - Wikipedia
  2. Businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg collected the museum’s art.

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art - Wikipedia
  3. Its collections include works by George Winter, Thomas Hill, Albert Bierstadt, Charles King and Olaf Seltzer.

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. 2005An expansion doubled the museum’s public space and added three galleries, a café, an education centre, gardens and event space.

How to get there

  • BusIndyGo Route 8 stops at White River State Park near the museum.
  • ParkingMuseum visitors receive free parking in the White River State Park underground garage; enter from Washington Street.

Sources: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Wester… · Indianapolis - Wikivoyage (see) · Home · Visit · Tickets and Discounts | Visit the Eiteljorg Mus… · checked 3 Oct 2026

Where
500 W Washington St, IN, Indianapolis Indiana

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Questions and answers

What stories does The Eiteljorg Museum explore?

It shares stories about Native American history and cultures and the American West.

Does The Eiteljorg Museum host changing exhibitions and events?

Yes. Alongside its collection, the museum hosts changing exhibitions and events.

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