CREATE UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS

Looking for a unique venue in Indianapolis to host your next event? The Indiana State Museum offers a variety of dynamic, indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for events of all sizes.

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  • William A. Browne, Jr. Canal Overlook Bridge

    William A. Browne, Jr. Canal Overlook Bridge

    Suspended above the Canal, this Indianapolis event space offers natural light and a beautiful backdrop of White River State Park.

    • Capacity: Up to 200
    • Evening event: seated dinner - 60, cocktail reception - 200
    • Rehearsal dinner or reception: dinner with room for dancing - 120, cocktail reception - 250
    • Ceremony: 250
  • Farmers Market Café and Terrace

    Farmers Market Café and Terrace

    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.

    • Capacity: Up to 200
    • Evening event: dinner and dancing - 100, cocktail reception - 150
    • Rehearsal dinner or reception: with dancing - 100
    • Ceremony: 200
  • L.S. Ayres Tea Room™

    L.S. Ayres Tea Room™

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

    • Capacity: Up to 100
    • Cocktail reception: 100
    • Rehearsal dinner, evening and daytime events: 64
    • Ceremony: 60
    • Reception: 30 with dancing, 64 with no dance floor
  • Rapp Reception Hall

    Rapp Reception Hall

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

    • Capacity: Up to 250
    • Evening event: seated dinner - 80, cocktail reception - 250
    • Rehearsal dinner: seated dinner - 100, cocktail reception - 250
  • Dean and Barbara White Auditorium

    Dean and Barbara White Auditorium

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

    • Capacity: Up to 240
    • Audience: 240
  • East Wing

    East Wing

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

    • Capacity: Up to 200
    • Evening Event: seated dinner - 60, cocktail reception - 200
    • Rehearsal dinner or reception: dinner with dancing - 120, cocktail reception - 250
    • Ceremony: 250
  • Board Room

    Board Room

    This meeting room overlooks the Downtown Canal and has every convenience for hosting a successful meeting, small conference or other business-related event.

    • Capacity: Up to 20
    • Meeting: 20
  • Museum Conference Room

    Museum Conference Room

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

    • Capacity: Up to 60
    • Meeting: 60
  • Foundation Conference Room

    Foundation Conference Room

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

    • Capacity: Up to 15
    • Meeting: 15
  • Admin Conference Room

    Admin Conference Room

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

    • Capacity: Up to 6
    • Meeting: 6
  • West Canal Terrace

    West Canal Terrace

    Located on a private terrace, the West Canal Terrace offers quite the view!

    • Capacity: Up to 60
    • Wedding Ceremony: 60
    • Wedding Reception: with dancing - 50
  • Redbud Grove

    Redbud Grove

    Located near the museum’s front entrance, the Redbud Grove is a beautiful space for an intimate, outdoor ceremony or reception.

    • Capacity: Up to 120
    • Wedding Ceremony: 100
    • Wedding Reception: with dancing - 120
  • Legacy Theater

    Legacy Theater

    Legacy Theater a unique space for your intimate ceremony.

    • Capacity: Up to 30
    • Wedding Ceremony: 30
  • Governor Frank & Judy O’Bannon Great Hall

    Governor Frank & Judy O’Bannon Great Hall

    A breathtaking downtown Indianapolis venue featuring soaring architecture, panoramic views and timeless elegance.

    • Capacity: 400+
    • Seated dinner with dancing: 250
    • Seated dinner: 300
    • Cocktail reception: 500
    • Meetings and daytime events: 300
  • Ball Family Terrace

    Ball Family Terrace

    A beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony on the canal with stunning views of Military Park and the Indianapolis skyline.

    • Capacity: Up to 300
    • Evening event: seated dinner - 60, cocktail reception - 200
    • Rehearsal dinner or reception: dinner with room for dancing - 120, cocktail reception - 250
    • Ceremony: 250

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