Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art

The most we've explored this museum is during the winter months when the jingle rails exhibit is available. My son absolutely loves trains and loves to see the realistic replicas of the trains. As an adult, it is really cool to see these scaled models of significant places around the country as well as within the city.During this time, they have activities that are training related for kids to interact with which is always a plus for my active toddler. We do visit downstairs and the children area and my son can spend so much time down there with all of the interactive educational activities.

I had a couple of hours free so I went to the Eiteljorg Museum as it was near our hotel. It's a beautiful museum and it's well regarded, but honestly, I found it boring. As I wasn't in a rush I took my time, but I only spent just over an hour there, as I just didn't find it interesting. That's not to say it's a bad museum; it just wasn't for me. The featured exhibit was a Dorothea Lange photography exhibit. Adult tickets are $18, but as a student (at the time), I got in for $10. You could also get $2 off if you checked-in on Yelp or $5 off if you were attending Gen Con or staying at a nearby hotel.[Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Indianapolis, IN 2023; Museums and Art Galleries]

I love the Eiteljorg! It's one of the places I always recommend to visitors from out of town too. On this visit we visited Jingle Rails which is always a holiday favorite. I love how they add some new buildings and features every year, but also keep the favorites. We also wanted to see the Preston Singletary exhibit, The Raven and the Box of Daylight. I saw another installation of this exhibit in Washington DC at the National Museum of the American Indian and was thrilled to see it was coming here! The artist tells the story through blown and cast glass art, and it is amazing! Definitely don't miss this special exhibit! I really love the changes to the museum that emphasize the artists, and acknowledge when the artist that created a given piece is unknown. And....I need to give extra bonus points to the Eitljorg for providing free parking in the underground White River State Park garage! It saved us $15!

Visited last week for the Indian Market & Festival with family and enjoyed everything. The vednors were plenty, the food was delicious, and the conversations were super informative. The heat was somewhat of a factor, but there were plenty of tables outside available to sit at under the umbrellas, and the inside was cool. This was my 1st time experiencing the event, and I will definitely be back. The culture is dear to my heart, and seeing the authentic art and jewelry creations was amazing.

We spent an afternoon at this museum. It is well worth your time to visit. The Eiteljorg is located at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis l. There is plenty of parking available in an underground structure shared with other attractions. You can get your parking pass validated at the museum admission desk. The Museum itself is a work of art with plenty of space to view the art and artifacts. The art is a wide selection of original native art, modern art by indigenous artists and western art. Plenty of hands on displays. On our way out we stopped by a table where we learned about natural materials that were used by Indiana tribes in daily life and to create art.

The Eiteljorg Museum has some new attractions to visit. The photography of Dorothea Lange is fascinating exhibit depicting scenes from the Great Depression and WWII. There are three galleries of photographs of Lange as well as a few of her contemporaries. The museum does a great job of explaining the circumstances of the photos. Very moving exhibit. The museum has also added a great kid's area in the lower level. There are hands on educational stations including a little farm and barn, an amazing kitchen, a naturalist laboratory and a library. Our granddaughter did not want to leave and talked about her visit for days. The staff at the museum is super friendly and helpful. Members get free parking and 10% off in cafe. During the week, there are no crowds and east parking. Enjoy the outdoor walk along the canal. All the flowers are blooming. So beautiful.

I'm not sure how we missed this little gem after having lived in the Indy area for nearly ten years, but today was our first visit, and we were impressed. When it comes to museums, I don't have a ton of standards, but I do expect them to be clean, with easy to understand signage and directions to the exhibits. Parking was straightforward and free, and the location is great - just off the canal.

If you're in Downtown Indy for a conference and only have time for one or two excursions, be sure to spend an hour at the Eiteljorg Museum, which is just north of the JW Marriott Hotel. I came here in early November 2022 during a conference (I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott which was walking distance to the museum and riverside park).First, it's a lovely space with an inviting exterior that beckons you to enter. Second, you can find a nice cafe with a pleasant interior that serves different sandwiches and chili for lunch. Third, the cultural exhibits are nice and introduce you to the native American peoples and tribes living in Indiana. Fourth, the artwork will bring you to the Great American West. If you're in a hurry and like to scan artwork, I think you can see everything in about 1 hour. If you like to linger and read every description in great detail, I would recommend a little more than 1 hour. There is a calming zen about this museum - which is guaranteed to lower your blood pressure. Maybe it's the pervasive scenery from the outdoors - whatever the cause, be sure to view it for yourself!

The museum is fascinating ESPECIALLY for the Native American floor! I found this museum on Google while trying to find fun things to do in IN... I really wish more places throughout the US dedicate more exhibitions to Native and the Indigenous communities that exist throughout North America.I learned soo much about their cultures and their history.And am eager to learn more...

I had a truly incredible experience here. They say that the average person takes 90 minutes to enjoy the exhibits, I spent over three hours here and then longer to grab a buffalo meal. The collection is stunning. The touring exhibits are exhilarating I even bought a couple of books about the collection in the gift shop. I look forward to returning again on my next visit to Indiana.