Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art - Event Venue in Indianapolis, Indiana

Gallery · Indianapolis, Indiana

500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

About Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a premier cultural institution located in downtown Indianapolis. The museum features exhibitions, collections, and events celebrating Native American and Western art, offering a unique venue for gatherings and educational experiences. Visitors can enjoy a museum café, resource center, and a variety of public programs throughout the year.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 360
  • Meeting space: 28,000 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 5

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.6/5 (2,296 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Clean
  • Atmosphere
  • Staff

Amenities

Facilities

  • museum café
  • resource center
  • library
  • family area
  • museum store

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Allen Whitehill Clowes Sculpture Court

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Capacity — Banquet: 360
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • For larger groups, this ballroom provides a professional and elegant setting for conferences, receptions, and banquets, with its spacious layout and recent expansion of almost 2,000 square feet. This space also presents a scenic backdrop of the Indiana State Capitol Building.

DeHaan Family Terrace and Gardens

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Banquet: 260
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • This captivating outdoor space offers a blend of natural beauty and Western architecture. Distinctive white sails cover the terrace to provide elegance and functionality for any event. Seamlessly connected to the park’s canal, this space gives guests the opportunity to enjoy leisurely strolls or scenic boat rides along the waterway.

Eagle Commons

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Capacity — Banquet: 200
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • An integral part of the Eiteljorg Museum that conveniently connects the central corridor to the Museum’s galleries, rental spaces, retail store, and cafe. Its spacious layout accommodates gatherings and events, making it an ideal venue for receptions, corporate events, and special occasions.

Thompson Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Capacity — Boardroom: 35
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The Thompson Boardroom is ideal for professional meetings with state-of-the audiovisual technology. With a scenic view of the downtown canal, the boardroom offers both a comfortable and spacious meeting area.

Community Gallery

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Capacity — Banquet: 120
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • For smaller gatherings, this space offers a flexible room layout paired with convenient audiovisual technology. Perfect for presentations, lectures, or small performances, the gallery fosters an atmosphere of engagement and interaction.

Museum Café

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Capacity — Banquet: 120
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The Eiteljorg’s cafe, private dining area, and terrace provide multiple options for small groups to host both day and evening events. This secluded enclave provides an exclusive setting for guests to enjoy their meals amidst the museum's captivating ambiance, perfect for private events, celebrations, or corporate gatherings.

Style

contemporary, urban

Contact

Phone: (317) 636-9378