Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Eiteljorg

Wonders of the Wild West

Description

Sitting on the edge of the city's scenic Central Canal near the entrance to White River State Park, the Eiteljorg is a unique art museum that combines American Western art and Native American art. The collections include everything from pottery, basketry, and sculpture to an Indianapolis Totem Pole and a stagecoach you can climb into to get a taste for 19th-century travel. Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in the museum's great event and program offerings throughout the year, such as Community Drumming Circles, Drum-Making Workshops, and Wines of the West. The museum has been in operation since 1989, and has since become the state's premier venue for showcasing Native American art, crafts, and culture.