Eiteljorg Museum, Ethnographic museum in Indianapolis, United States.
The Eiteljorg Museum is an ethnographic museum in Indianapolis that displays Native American artifacts, Western art, and contemporary works across multiple galleries. The collection spans various exhibition spaces within the White River State Park complex.
Harrison Eiteljorg, an Indianapolis businessman, founded the museum in 1989 to preserve Native American and Western artistic heritage. His founding vision came from a deep personal passion for these artistic traditions.
The museum displays works by indigenous artists, including traditional crafts and pieces by contemporary Native American creators. These exhibitions show how these artistic traditions remain alive in the hands of modern makers today.
The museum can be accessed through an underground parking garage that offers free parking spaces within the White River State Park complex. Its location within the state park makes it easy to visit along with other attractions in the area.
The museum hosts regular Native American cultural workshops, including beadwork instruction and traditional basketweaving demonstrations. These hands-on sessions let visitors experience traditional techniques directly from skilled practitioners.
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