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The Eiteljorg Museum has unique indoor and outdoor space for meetings, wedding receptions, corporate events and more. Where else can your guests enjoy access to a world-class art collection, spectacular views of the Indianapolis skyline and downtown Central Canal, and delicious, trend-forward cuisine provided by Kahn's Katering? The Eiteljorg Museum provides an elegant and convenient venue for groups of 10 to 1,200. We are located downtown in White River State Park — within walking distance of the Convention Center and major hotels. We offer free indoor parking (based on availability).

Our professional event planning team is ready to serve you. Click here to complete a Museum Rental Inquiry Form. For more information, please contact us.

Note: The following are starting rates for the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. Rates will increase for peak weekends (500 Race, Final 4, F-1 Race, etc.). All evening events must start after 6:30 p.m.


Entire Museum
You and your guests can enjoy the entire museum, including our Grand Hall, Clowes Sculpture Court featuring OneAmerica Terrace, permanent and special exhibition galleries, and our elegant outdoor space along the Indianapolis downtown Central Canal (weather permitting). This space is only available for evening rental.

Includes:
  • Grand hall, banquet space, outdoor terrace, 1st and 2nd floor galleries and outdoor gardens. Note: Access to galleries may be restricted if exhibits are in a stage of change or development.
Accommodates:
  • 260 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 230 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 1,200 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • In-house tables & chairs included
    (300 chairs in stock)
  • Upgrade in chairs available for additional charges
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $500 to facility rental price listed below.
    White wedding chair $4 each, plus delivery & pick up charges.
    NOTE: Ceremonies cannot begin prior to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Jan 3rd – Mar 31st Apr 1st - Oct 31st
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,500
Catering: $5,000
Fee: $3,000
Catering: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,500
Catering: $8,000
Fee: $4,000
Catering: $8,000
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,800
Catering:$12,000
Fee: $4,200
Catering: $12,000

Jingle Rails:
  • 150 to 200 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor
  • 200 to 250 – Standing reception
  • Equipment: in-house included in rental (upgrades at an additional charge)
Availability: Nov 1st – Dec 30th  
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,400
Catering: $3,000
 
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,600
Catering: $5,000
 
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,900
Catering:$8,000
 


Allen Whitehill Clowes Sculpture Court
Enjoy our elegant circular ballroom. Rental includes the Eagle Commons and the OneAmerica Terrace, featuring spectacular views of the downtown skyline. Options include access to the museum's first floor galleries and outdoor gardens. This space is available for daytime and evening rental.

Tier 1: Clowes Sculpture Court, Terrace & Eagle Commons Hallway

Includes:
  • Grand hallway adjacent to the banquet space, the Clowes Sculpture Court and the outdoor terrace
Accommodates:
  • 260 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 230 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 400 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • In-house tables & chairs included (300 chairs in stock)
  • Upgrade in chairs available for additional charges
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $500 to facility rental price listed below.
    White wedding chairs $4 each, plus deliver & pick up charges.
    NOTE: Ceremonies cannot begin prior to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Jan 3rd – Mar 31st Apr 1st - Oct 31st
Monday – Thursday
Daytime (7am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,200 Cater: $3,500
Fee: $1,300 Cater: $5,000

Fee: $1,200 Cater: $3,500
Fee: $2,500 Cater: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Daytime (7am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,200 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $3,000 Cater: $8,000

Fee: $1,200 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $3,300 Cater: $8,000
Saturday
Daytime (7am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,300 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $3,000 Cater: $12,000

Fee: $1,500 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $3,500 Cater: $12,000


Jingle Rails:
  • 150 to 200 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor
  • 200 to 250 – Standing reception
  • Equipment: in-house included in rental (upgrades at an additional charge)
Availability: Nov 1st – Dec 30th  
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,000
Catering: $3,000
 
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,200
Catering: $5,000
 
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,500
Catering:$8,000
 


Tier 2: Clowes Sculpture Court, Terrace & First Floor

Includes:
  • Grand Hall, banquet space, outdoor terrace and the first floor galleries. Note: Access to galleries may be restricted if exhibits are in a stage of change or development.
Accommodates:
  • 260 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 230 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 600 – Standing reception

Equipment:
  • In-house tables & chairs included (300 chairs in stock)
  • Upgrade in chairs available for additional charges.

Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $500 to facility rental price listed below.
    White wedding chairs $4 each, plus deliver & pick up charges.
    NOTE: Ceremonies cannot begin prior to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Jan 3rd – Mar 31st Apr 1st - Oct 31st
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,000
Catering: $5,000
Fee: $3,000
Catering: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,300
Catering: $8,000
Fee: $4,000
Catering: $8,000
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,500
Catering:$12,000
Fee: $4,200
Catering: $12,000


Jingle Rails:
  • 150 to 200 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor
  • 200 to 250 – Standing reception
  • Equipment: in-house included in rental (upgrades at an additional charge)
Availability: Nov 1st – Dec 30th  
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,200
Catering: $3,000
 
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,400
Catering: $5,000
 
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,700
Catering:$8,000
 


Tier 3: Clowes Sculpture Court, Terrace, First Floor & Outside Gardens

Includes:
  • Grand Hall, banquet space, outdoor terrace, 1st floor galleries and the outdoor gardens. Note: Access to galleries may be restricted if exhibits are in a stage of change or development.
Accommodates:
  • 260 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 230 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 1,000 – Standing reception

Equipment:
  • In-house tables & chairs included (300 chairs in stock)
  • Upgrade in chairs available for additional charges.

Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $500 to facility rental price listed below.
    White wedding chairs $4 each, plus deliver & pick up charges.
    NOTE: Ceremonies cannot begin prior to 6:30 pm.
Availability: Apr 1st - Oct 31st  
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,000
Catering: $5,000
 
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $4,000
Catering: $8,000
 
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $4,200
Catering:$12,000
 


Jingle Rails:
  • 150 to 200 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor
  • 200 to 250 – Standing reception
  • Equipment: in-house included in rental (upgrades at an additional charge)
Availability: Nov 1st – Dec 30th  
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,200
Catering: $3,000
 
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,400
Catering: $5,000
 
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,700
Catering:$8,000
 

Sky City Cafe
Sample the Sky City Café's Southwestern and Native American cuisine in the restaurant's private dining area. This space is available for daytime and evening rental.

Accommodates:
  • Daytime – 40
  • Evening – up to 150 (Evening includes outdoor patio.)
Availability: Jan 3rd - Oct 31st Nov 1st – Dec 30th
Monday – Thursday
Daytime (7am - 4pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
Fee: $800 Cater: $1,500

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
NOT AVAILABLE
Friday & Sunday
Daytime (7am - 3pm)
Evening

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
NOT AVAILABLE

Fee: $500 Cater: $800
NOT AVAILABLE
Saturday
Daytime (7am - 3pm)
Evening

Fee: $800 Cater: $1,000
NOT AVAILABLE

Fee: $800 Cater: $1,500
NOT AVAILABLE


Thompson Boardrooms
The museum's Thompson Boardroom provides a view of the museum's gardens and the downtown Central Canal. The space, which features state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, can be divided for smaller meetings or the full room can be used. The Boardroom is available for daytime rental only.

Accommodates:
  • Up to 35 people in full boardroom
  • Up to 12 people in divided space
Equipment:
  • All audio visual equipment is an additional charge.
Availability: Jan 2nd – Dec 23rd
Boardroom A, B or C
Jan 2nd – Dec 23rd
Entire Boardroom (A, B & C)
Daytime (7am – 3pm) Fee: $200 per day
Catering: $400
Fee: $400 per day
Catering: $400
 
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