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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.

Experience the Eiteljorg Museum's one-of-a-kind event spaces:

Note: The following are starting rates for the 2008 and 2009 calendar years. Rates will increase for peak weekends (500 Race, Final 4, F-1 Race, etc.). For 2009, 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:
  • 250 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 220-225 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 1,200 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • $10.00 per table & $2.00 per chair
  • All audio visual is an additional charge.
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $300 to facility rental price listed below
Availability: Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Dec 26th – Dec 30th
Apr 1st - Nov 22nd
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,300
Catering: $5,000
Fee: $3,600
Catering: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,500
Catering: $8,000
Fee: $3,800
Catering: $8,000
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,900
Catering:$12,000
Fee: $4,400
Catering: $12,000


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.

Option 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:
  • 250 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 220-225 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 400 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • $10.00 per table & $2.00 per chair
  • All audio visual equipment is an additional charge.
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $300 to facility rental price listed below
Availability: Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Dec 26th – Dec 30th
Apr 1st - Nov 22nd
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Thursday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,100 Cater: $3,500
Fee: $1,100 Cater: $5,000

Fee: $1,100 Cater: $3,500
Fee: $2,200 Cater: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,100 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $2,700 Cater: $8,000

Fee: $1,100 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $3,000 Cater: $8,000
Saturday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $1,400 Cater: $6,000
Fee: $2,700 Cater: $12,000

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

Option 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:
  • 250 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 220-225 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 600 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • $10.00 per table & $2.00 per chair
  • All audio visual equipment is an additional charge.
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $300 to facility rental price listed below
Availability: Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Dec 26th – Dec 30th
Apr 1st - Nov 22nd
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $2,200
Catering: $5,000
Fee: $2,700
Catering: $5,000
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,000
Catering: $8,000
Fee: $3,700
Catering: $8,000
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,000
Catering:$12,000
Fee: $3,700
Catering: $12,000

Option 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:
  • 250 – Sit down dinner w/o a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 220-225 – Sit down dinner with a dance floor (based on 10 people per table)
  • 1,000 – Standing reception
Equipment:
  • $10.00 per table & $2.00 per chair
  • All audio visual equipment is an additional charge.
Wedding Ceremony:
  • Add $300 to facility rental price listed below
Availability: Apr 1st - Nov 22nd Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Thursday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,000
Catering: $5,000

Not Available
Friday & Sunday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,700
Catering: $8,000

Not Available
Saturday
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)
Fee: $3,700
Catering:$12,000

Not Available


Ruth Lilly Auditorium
This space is available for daytime rental.

Includes:
  • The auditorium, which is located on the first floor near the museum’s main entrance, is complete with audio-visual equipment, a soundproof equipment room, and elevated stage and (movable) theater seats
Accommodates:
  • 100 – Theater style
  • No food or beverage is allowed in this space.
Equipment:
  • All audio visual equipment is an additional charge.
Availability: Apr 1st - Nov 22nd Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Friday
Daytime (9am – 3pm)

Fee: $275

Fee: $275


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 – 28
  • Evening – 90
Availability: Apr 1st - Nov 22nd
Dec 26th – Dec 30th
Jan 2nd – Mar 31st
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
Monday – Thursday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

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

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
Fee: $800 Cater: $1,500
Friday & Sunday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
Fee: $1,000 Cater: $2,500

Fee: $300 Cater: $500
Fee: $1,000 Cater: $2,500
Saturday
Daytime (9am - 3pm)
Evening (6 – 11:30pm)

Fee: $500 Cater: $1,000
 

Fee: $800 Cater: $1,000
Fee: $1,500 Cater: $4,000


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 (9am – 3pm) Fee: $150
Catering: $400
Fee: $400
Catering: $800
 
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