Lanier Mansion State Historic Site

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site Lanier Mansion is considered to be the "Crown Jewel" of Madison’s Historic District. See our community guidelines under "Privacy and legal info."
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Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tours begin at the Visitor Center. Purchase tickets in advance: https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/lanier-mansion/

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🧭 Calling all adventurers! Embark on a journey to the moon and beyond at our Explorer Camp on July 14. >> https://bit.ly...
07/10/2026

🧭 Calling all adventurers! Embark on a journey to the moon and beyond at our Explorer Camp on July 14. >> https://bit.ly/4wtdh6W

Make your own stomp rocket, learn to use navigation tools and more at this day camp for explorers entering grades 3-6.

Save your spot by 11:59 p.m. on July 10.

Happy Pollinator Week! Pollinators play an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and to help them do their ...
06/23/2026

Happy Pollinator Week! Pollinators play an important role in keeping our environment healthy, and to help them do their job, our gardens feature Indiana-native plants like wild Bergamot.

Our pollinator gardens are made possible by Corteva Agriscience, sponsors of our Bee Welcoming to Indiana’s Pollinators program.

We will be closed today (6/18) due to power outages and unsafe travel conditions caused by last night's storms. >> https...
06/18/2026

We will be closed today (6/18) due to power outages and unsafe travel conditions caused by last night's storms. >> https://bit.ly/4oAoHmB

Stay safe and keep an eye on our website for updates. We hope to see you again soon!

Enjoy FREE guided tours on June 20 during our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration!  >> https://bit.ly/3QMuAk2This free admis...
06/17/2026

Enjoy FREE guided tours on June 20 during our Juneteenth Saturday Celebration! >> https://bit.ly/3QMuAk2

This free admission day is supported by the Lacy Foundation.

Cannon demos, dancing and a living history soldiers’ camp – you don’t want to miss our FREE Civil War Day on June 6! >> ...
05/27/2026

Cannon demos, dancing and a living history soldiers’ camp – you don’t want to miss our FREE Civil War Day on June 6! >> https://bit.ly/4cY72lc

Talk with live American Civil War reenactors, learn historic dances with the Forget-Me-Not Historical Dance Company and more as you explore one of the most pivotal periods in American history and James F.D. Lanier’s important role in it.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave people who gave everything in service to our nation and their loved ones. May t...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave people who gave everything in service to our nation and their loved ones. May their legacies inspire us to live each day in gratitude.

We’ll be open for preregistered tours on Memorial Day. Please call (812) 265-3526 to register.
05/20/2026

We’ll be open for preregistered tours on Memorial Day. Please call (812) 265-3526 to register.

$27,000+ stolen, one clue left behind. Discover the caper that shook 1840s Madison in our new blog, "Bank Heist on the O...
05/15/2026

$27,000+ stolen, one clue left behind. Discover the caper that shook 1840s Madison in our new blog, "Bank Heist on the Ohio River." >> https://bit.ly/4f7Stwv

Bring a lawn chair, grab your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment on the Lanier Mansion lawn wit...
05/05/2026

Bring a lawn chair, grab your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment on the Lanier Mansion lawn with the Madison Community Concert Band on Sunday, May 10 at 6 p.m. In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, they will perform popular songs, concert marches and patriotic tunes.

Address

601 W. First Street
Madison, IN
47250

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18122653526

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