Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on Indigenous North American art and the visual culture of the American West. It is a regional cultural institution that combines art galleries, exhibitions and educational programs.

Permanent and rotating galleries display historic and contemporary Native American artworks, including beadwork, textiles and sculpture, together with paintings and sculptures representing Western American themes. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, public programs and educational events for schools and families.

The museum was established to collect and exhibit Native American and Western art for public education and cultural preservation. Over time it has expanded its exhibition program to include contemporary Indigenous artists and traveling shows.

Sited in downtown Indianapolis within White River State Park, the museum is positioned among other museums and civic attractions on the city’s riverfront.

• Location in city: Located in downtown Indianapolis within White River State Park and close to other cultural institutions.

What to See #

• Native American collection: Houses a major collection of Indigenous North American art and cultural objects alongside exhibitions that rotate seasonally.
• Western art galleries: Maintains galleries dedicated to Western American art, featuring paintings and sculptures of the American West.