Indiana State Museum

650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
2,800 Capacity
$100 to $5,000 / Wedding
Host your special event at the Indiana State Museum, a premier Indianapolis venue with incredible architecture and beautiful views. From the recreated L.S. Ayres Tea Room to the dramatic Governor Frank and Judy O’Bannon Great Hall, we have the perfect space for your conference, wedding, meeting or other special event.

Event Pricing

Daytime and Meetings
500 people max
$100 - $2,000 per event
Weddings and Corporate (Evening)
2,800 people max
$100 - $2,000 per event
Food & Beverage Minimums
$1,200 - $5,000 per event

Event Spaces

Museum Package
Museum Package
General Event Space
Redbud Grove
Redbud Grove
Outdoor Venue
Gov. Frank & Judy O'Bannon Great Hall
Gov. Frank & Judy O'Bannon Great Hall
General Event Space
Ball Family Terrace
Ball Family Terrace
Outdoor Venue
Canal Overlook Bridge
Canal Overlook Bridge
General Event Space
L.S. Ayres Tea Room
L.S. Ayres Tea Room
Private Dining Room
Rapp Reception Hall
Rapp Reception Hall
General Event Space
Farmers Market Café & Terrace
Farmers Market Café & Terrace
General Event Space
Dean and Barbara White Auditorium
Dean and Barbara White Auditorium
Auditorium
240 Capacity
Museum Conference Room
Museum Conference Room
General Event Space
Board Room
Board Room
Fixed Board Room
20 Capacity
Foundation Conference Room
Foundation Conference Room
Fixed Board Room
60 Capacity
Administration Conference Room
Administration Conference Room
General Event Space

Additional Info

Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Waterfront
  • Waterview
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 2800
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 13
  • Special Features: Downtown Indianapolis across the street from the JW complex (4 hotels with different price points). You can have modern photos inside and nature photos in Military park and the Watanabe gardens.