
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.

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 |
|

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 |
|

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 |

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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