Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Whether you’re looking to host an elegant gala or a fun-filled holiday party, allow us to host your event in our one-of-a-kind venue.

The Ball Family Terrace is a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony on the canal. The stunning views of Military Park and the Indianapolis skyline will excite your guests and create lasting memories.

A contemporary space that spans the canal and offers beautiful views of White River State Park.

For a private location with beautiful views of downtown Indianapolis, the canal and Military Park, the Farmers Market Café and Terrace is the perfect location.

Nostalgic elegance and delicious food make the L.S. Ayres Tea Room® a lovely venue for a range of events from luncheons to reunions, showers to holiday gatherings.

With striking views of downtown Indianapolis, the Rapp Reception Hall’s location in the heart of the museum makes it a beautiful setting for an event.

When you need to communicate with a live audience, the Dean and Barbara White Auditorium provides a beautiful setting.

The East Wing of the Great Hall is a versatile, semi-private space for daytime meetings and events.

With its breathtaking view of the canal, the Board Room is equipped with all the conveniences necessary to host a successful meeting, small conference or other business-related event.

For larger meetings, the Museum Conference Room offers room to think, views that inspire and the necessary tools to get the job done.

The Foundation Conference Room is the perfect space for a small gathering.

For an intimate meeting with a stunning view of the Indianapolis skyline, the Administration Conference Room is for you.

Located on a private terrace, the West Canal Terrace offers views of the canal and White River State Park.

Located near the museum’s front entrance, this is a truly Hoosier setting – The Redbud Grove is a beautiful space for an intimate, outdoor ceremony or reception.

Legacy Theater a unique space for your intimate ceremony.

From a garden wedding to a special reception in the spruce grove, our grounds are a versatile event space.

T.C. Steele designed this studio to display his work in an atmosphere consistent with the surrounding landscape. The result was a beautiful space with a large window looking out into Brown County. It’s a great option for an indoor event with up to 50 guests.

Our classroom is the perfect space for a small meeting nestled in beautiful Brown County. Including a variety of appliances, you will have everything necessary to ensure a successful day.

Opened in 2019, the Singing Winds Visitor Center offers tranquility and comfort with views of the woods and historic buildings. Inside has space for special events and parties, and the use of a catering kitchen.

With expansive views over the ancient mounds, your guests will feel like they are outside while in the comfort of a climate controlled space.

Angel Mounds has a variety of outdoor spaces for your event needs.

This reconstructed space is perfect for small meetings and other events.

The First State Office Building is a historic space with all the modern conveniences needed to ensure a successful event.

The historic Capitol building, as well as the downtown square, were recently renovated and feature beautiful, new landscaping.

Originally used as the Culbertson’s entertaining space, the formal parlor boasts a heavily decorated ceiling full of color with gold, silver, copper and bronze leaf throughout.

The Carriage House provides an indoor space for meetings, showers and small celebrations.

The gardens provide a beautiful, natural setting for those looking to host an intimate wedding.

Our rustic picnic pavilion provides a great space for family reunions and group picnics.

Enjoy a small, personal ceremony with Sylvan Lawn and Boy Scout Island as your backdrop on the front porch of Gene’s Cabin at Wildflower Woods.

Enjoy a small personal ceremony nestled in the Hemingway Wetlands.

From the expansive South Lawn to the intimate South Portico, our outdoor spaces meet a variety of event needs.

From open house events to intimate meetings, the Levi and Catharine Coffin Interpretive Center can be made available as a whole or just by the room.

The Coffin House can be made available for guided tours by site staff and volunteers when available.

The Bird Woman Meeting Room in the visitor center includes a digital projector, DVD player, screen and internet access.

The Molly-Cotton Meeting Room inside the carriage house has a nature/historical motif.

The rental of the grounds include the area surrounding the Limberlost Cabin and the front porch, plus access to the restrooms in the visitor center.

Beautifully restored to its Victorian elegance, its ideal for weddings, receptions, reunions, concerts, meetings and conferences.

Community House No. 2 provides a perfect setting for corporate or social gatherings.

The lovely outdoor grounds to a New Harmony landmark – the Fauntleroy Home – provide a picturesque setting for weddings and events.

Planted in concentric circles of manicured privet hedge, this reconstructed Harmonist labyrinth evokes the serenity and peacefulness the utopians were seeking.

The Old State Bank was constructed in 1838 as part of the Second State Bank system in Indiana. The main room of the building features six columns and a skylight through the cupola.

Fort Knox II sits three mile north of Vincennes on a bluff overlooking the Wabash River.

The Territory Capitol site is a collection of structures that help tell the story of Indiana during its time as a territory prior to statehood in 1816.

The perfect place for a quaint outdoor wedding or a company picnic! The gazebo is located on the north side of the canal in the park by the mill with a unique view of the Grist Mill and tumble falls.