Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eiteljorg Museum, located in Indianapolis, showcases Native American and Western art, culture and history. It collects and preserves Western art and Native American art and cultural objects and organizes exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges and special events. The museum includes traditional and contemporary work by artists such as T.C. Cannon, N. C. Wyeth, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, Allan Houser, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Kay WalkingStick. The museum's People's Place gallery explores Indiana's indigenous peoples, the Delaware, Miami and Potawatomi Indians, through preserved rare objects, historical photos, interactive displays and audiovisual technology. Other galleries feature Native American art and artifacts from coast to coast, including pottery, basketry, woodcarvings, beadwork and apparel. Its Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center features Western and Native American culture through demonstrations, workshops and other hands-on activities. Galleries and Store Hours Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: noon–5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Saturday-Sunday: Guided gallery tours at 1 p.m. (Occurs most weekends. Call 317.636.9378 to confirm.) Prices- Members: Free, Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Youth 5-17: $6, Child 4 & under: Free
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11/02/2010
Provided by YP.comIT HAS A DIFFERENT ARTIFACTS IN IT THAT I ENJOYED. IT WAS A LITTLE PRICEY FOR THE EXHIBUT THAT I SAW. OVERALL, IT IS A GOOD PLACE TO VISIT IN INDY. THE NAME ALONE SCREAMS COME VISIT ME. IT IS THE MOST UNIQUE NAME FOR A MUSEUM THAT I HAVE HEARD OF IN A LONG TIME.
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- Hours
- Regular Hours
Mon - Sat: Sun: New Year's Day2024/01/01 Closed Thanksgiving Day2024/11/28 Closed Christmas Day2024/12/25 Closed - Extra Phones
Phone: 317-638-3757
Phone: 317-275-1356
Fax: 317-264-1724
TollFree: 800-878-7978
- Payment method
- cash, master card, visa, all major credit cards
- Location
- White River State Park
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Indianapolis
- Amenities
- Specialty Shop, Dining. The Eiteljorg Museum Cafe, a 90-seat casual dining restaurant is open anytime the museum is open. A full menu is served Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 2:30 p.m. The museum café offers call ahead orders, fax orders, carry-out and reservations. The Frank and Katrina Basile Museum Store, Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
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Eiteljorg Museum-American Art
Eiteljorg Museum Of American Indians & Western Art
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- Categories
- Museums, Art Museums
- Other Information
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price Range : Below Average
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