Museums and Galleries

Indianapolis’s cultural institutions span art, military history, and literature. The Eiteljorg Museum focuses on Native American and Western art, while the Indiana Historical Society serves as a major repository for state heritage. Significant landmarks include the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza, featuring a military museum and the 1920s Shrine Room, and the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, honoring the local author’s legacy. These sites, including the historic Old City Hall building, offer a detailed look at the city’s multifaceted history.

Indiana World War Memorial Plaza

The highlight of the plaza is dedicated to the veterans of World War I. It contains a military museum, the Shrine Room, and an auditorium.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is an art museum in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

Indiana Historical Society

The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's…

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is dedicated to championing the literary, artistic, and cultural contributions of the late writer,…

The Hall

Housed in the 1910 Neoclassical Old City Hall building, this venue serves as a public space for community programming and civic exhibitions. It previously served as the home of the Indiana State Museum.