Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by honoring the vibrant traditions, enduring resilience, and rich contributions of Native communities past and present. Recognizing this day reminds us that Indigenous history is central to our shared story, and that Native peoples are still here, shaping a vibrant and inclusive future for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us today!

10/12/2026

Making plans for fall break?

Visit the Eiteljorg Museum October 13-16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drop-in art activities! These activities are included with admission, so stop by and enjoy our galleries and the R. B. Annis Western Family Experience for a full day of art and interactive experiences.

10/10/2026

Welcome to the weekend! Thanks to more than 150 guests who joined us for Evening at the Eiteljorg on Thursday, learned about the museum’s exciting plans, and participated in 13 special experiences with our staff. It was our pleasure to share the museum with longtime and new friends!

Join us this weekend for the opening of the Día de Mu***os Community Altar and Art Exhibit. Experience ornate ofrendas created by local groups to honor loved ones who have passed:
https://eiteljorg.org/eiteljorg-events/dia-de-muertos-community-altar-and-art-exhibit/

Sunday Oct. 11 is the final day to see the Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale exhibit. Plan to join us Monday Oct. 12 for the FREE Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration! Learn more about the Eiteljorg on the Storyteller Digital Hub: https://eiteljorg.org/storyteller/

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

See "Ceremony" next week as part of Heartland Film Festival 🎥

For 26 years, the ooligan have not returned to the Bella Coola River. From a ramshackle trailer, Nuxalk Radio opens the case and what the airwaves reveal reaches far beyond the fish: settler tapes, buried declarations, a land claim filed the very day smallpox arrived. As the broadcasts pull back the layers, the ancestors stir alongside the living. A family returns to a village emptied for a century and when the trespass notice comes, they keep building. A Nuxalk biologist dreams the fish are coming home. Beneath the river's surface, something is already moving.

Tickets are still available for showings on Tuesday, October 13 at 5:45 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 at 12 p.m.

Use promo code HFF35EITELJORG and get 50% off tickets! Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/welcome/.

10/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday, October 13 at 10 a.m. in the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience for our very first Story and Studio Time 📚

Designed specifically for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers, this monthly program is a wonderful opportunity for young kids to learn, create, and interact with art in a fun, welcoming space. Each session features engaging stories, hands-on activities, and creative exploration inspired by the museum’s collections, vibrant gardens, and seasonal themes.

This event is included with regular admission, and registration is encouraged at: https://eiteljorg.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/story-and-studio-time-at-the-eiteljorg-museum-free-with-admission.

10/06/2026

See “Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship” at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.

10/05/2026

Join us next Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day at the Eiteljorg Museum!

Enjoy FREE admission 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and a full day of programming centered on Great Lakes tribal histories, arts, and cultures including:

▶️ Live performances
🖌️ Make-and-take art activities
🎙️ Artist panel discussion
🎨 Curator-led gallery tours
🪴 Garden tour led by Native Plant Tradition Bearer Dani Tippman (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma)

Learn more at: https://eiteljorg.org/indigenous-peoples-day/.

10/03/2026

Ready for a relaxing weekend? Visit the Eiteljorg and experience our bold new exhibitions: “Quest for the West®,” “Consejo Grafico Nacional: Latino Printmakers in the United States,” and “Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship.” An unforgettable visit is ahead for all ages!

Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at the Eiteljorg Museum Store, in-person or online: https://shop.eiteljorg.org/

Enjoy a tasty Southwestern lunch at the Museum Café: https://eiteljorg.org/visit/cafe/

Get to know the Eiteljorg at the new Storyteller Digital Hub. Read features about people and art at the museum, and view our video and photo galleries:
https://eiteljorg.org/storyteller/

Image caption:
Daniel Smith
"A Time to Feast," 2026
Acrylic
24 x 40 inches, 32.5 x 48.5 inches framed
Recipient of the Quest for the West® Artists’ Choice Award, sponsored by Phyllis Cockerill

10/02/2026

We're a proud supporter of the 35th Annual Heartland Film Festival!

Discover transformative films this October 8-18 at six Indy locations! Tickets are available at HeartlandFilmFestival.org.

Use promo code: HFF35EITELJORG at checkout for 50% off tickets!