Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 🇺🇸

Set in downtown Indianapolis within White River State Park, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art invites you to explore visual arts created by indigenous peoples of the Americas alongside traditional Western American paintings and sculptures. Originally amassed by businessman and philanthropist Harrison Eiteljorg, the museum houses one of the finest collections of Native contemporary art in the world. Recognized as one of the city's most architecturally significant post-World War II buildings, the museum expanded to double its public space, offering galleries, outdoor gardens, an education center, and the Sky City Café. As you wander the spaces, step into the Gund Gallery of Western Art to admire a 57-piece collection featuring bronzes and paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, alongside works by Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Hill.

Discover dedicated spaces showcasing New Mexico-associated artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, Ernest L. Blumenschein, and Joseph Henry Sharp. You will also experience cutting-edge contemporary art galleries displaying works by T. C.

Cannon, Kay WalkingStick, Andy Warhol, and biennial Eiteljorg Fellowship recipients. Whether you admire traditional Western heritage or modern Native expressions, this landmark offers a remarkable visual journey in downtown Indianapolis.

What to see at Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

• Extensive Native contemporary art collections featuring works by T. C. Cannon, Kay WalkingStick, and Andy Warhol
• The Gund Gallery of Western Art with traditional paintings and bronzes by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell
• New Mexico-associated artwork including Georgia O'Keeffe's 'Taos Pueblo'
• Biennial Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship exhibits highlighting innovative contemporary Native artists
• Architecturally significant building set within White River State Park featuring outdoor gardens and the Sky City Café

Visiting tips

Take advantage of the museum's free parking located conveniently in White River State Park's underground parking garage.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Flexible

How to get there & what’s nearby

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is easy to reach on Indianapolis’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Indianapolis Zoo and Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Indianapolis travel guide.