Eiteljorg Museum

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  • Address: 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, United States, 46204
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  • Timings: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-3176369378
  • Fax: +1-3172751410
  • Ticket Price: 12 USD
  • Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Art And Culture, Art Museums, Family And Kids, Social, Arts, Museums

Also known as the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western art is a part of the White River State Park. The museum boasts of a fantastic collection of Native American art as well as Western American paintings and sculptures. All these were the collections of the famous businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg. This museum also houses one of the best collections of Native contemporary art in the world.

The main exhibits you can that you can look for are-

  • The Gund Gallery that houses a beautiful collection of paintings and bronzes by Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. Apart from that the other pieces here include works of George Winter, Thomas Hill, Albert Bierstadt, Charles King and Olaf Seltzer.
  • A fine collection of works of New- Mexico associated painters such as Joseph Sharp, Victor Higgins, Ernest Blumenschein, John Sloan, etc.
  • The 57 piece art collection donated to the museum by George Gund Family.
  • The new gallery consisting of works by T.C. Cannon, Kay Walking Stick, Andy Warhol, etc.
  • The Jingle Rails is an extraordinary section consisting of models of rails, bridges, tunnels, roads, national monuments, etc. all these are made with natural materials such as feathers, twigs, moss, nuts, etc and covered with Christmas lighting that symbolizes holiday and festive mood. 

Eiteljorg Museum Travel Tips

  • Photography and filming not allowed.
  • The Sky City Cafe serves yummy South- Western dishes. The specialty is of course quick snacks and meals.
  • Food and drinks from outside not allowed.
  • Do not touch any art piece.

Entrance Ticket Details For Eiteljorg Museum

  • Seniors: $10; Youth 5-17: $6; Child 4 & under: Free; Members- Free.
  • Other discounts are available. Check official website for current discount rates.

Eiteljorg Museum Hours

  • Saturday-Sunday: Guided gallery tours at 1:00 pm (Occurs most weekends. Call 317-636-9378 to confirm.)
  • Museum Cafe: Monday to Friday- 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
  • Saturday- 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Sunday- noon to 2:30 pm

How to Reach Eiteljorg Museum

  • Bus numbers 4, 8 and 24 till West Street and Government Place.

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  • Eiteljorg Museum Address: 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, United States, 46204
  • Eiteljorg Museum Contact Number: +1-3176369378
  • Eiteljorg Museum Timing: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Eiteljorg Museum Price: 12 USD
  • Best time to visit Eiteljorg Museum(preferred time): 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Eiteljorg Museum: 04:00 Hrs
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  • 8.58% of people who visit Indianapolis include Eiteljorg Museum in their plan

  • 50% of people start their Eiteljorg Museum visit around 10 AM - 11 AM

  • People usually take around 4 Hrs to see Eiteljorg Museum

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Eiteljorg Museum

People normally club together Southwestway Park and Central Canal while planning their visit to Eiteljorg Museum.

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Eiteljorg Museum Reviews & Ratings

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  • do you buy artifacts have very old Indian bowl great condition

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    • I am not sure if they do, but it would be better to call them on 317-636-9378 directly to confirm. 

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