Children's Museums

Newfields

Name: Newfields
Address: 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208, Indianapolis, IN, US
Telephone: (317) 923-1331
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (6622 reviews)

📍 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208

📞 (317) 923-1331

🌐 www.discovernewfields.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Newfields

Over 54,000 artworks & tourable grounds. Comprehensive art museum with nature park & historic mansion, plus films, concerts, lectures & more. Newfields houses over 54,000 artworks, making it one of the most comprehensive art collections in a regional museum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,622 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Art and nature cultural campus
Size: 152 acres
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Highlights: IMA galleries, gardens, historic homes, nature preserve, sculpture park
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Newfields houses over 54,000 artworks, making it one of the most comprehensive art collections in a regional museum
⭐The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park integrates a sculpture park with a nature preserve, combining art exhibition with ecological conservation and invasive plant removal programs
⭐The venue features the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse with tropical and desert plant collections alongside art galleries, creating a hybrid museum-botanical garden experience
⭐Newfields operates the National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series (June-August) and hosts special evening events like Miller House: After Dark, extending programming beyond traditional museum hours

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on a weekday to enjoy exhibits with minimal crowds and have a more personal experience with the art collections, including highlights like their Seurat painting and Asian art exhibits.
💡Don't miss the greenhouse displays (orchids, tropical, and desert plants) - the entrance is located behind the Lilly House in the garden area, which can be easy to overlook. Check ahead for seasonal plant displays.
💬Plan to visit during different seasons to experience the full scope of Newfields - winter offers impressive indoor galleries and special events like Winterlights, while warmer months showcase the lush gardens, Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, and sculpture park.
💬Take advantage of Free Day events throughout the year to experience the museum, galleries, and historic homes (including Miller House: After Dark) at no cost.
💡Download the map from the website before visiting to navigate the expansive grounds efficiently and locate less obvious areas like the greenhouses and multiple galleries across the historic homes and nature preserve.