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Overview
Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time. When you set foot on this beautiful stretch of land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural, and historical space that tells the story of our city, state, and country. It’s a place to find stunning pieces of art in memorials bearing such names as Lilly, Riley, Ralston, and Harrison.
It’s home to many species of trees (download a tree map here) and a sanctuary to wildlife that runs throughout the 555 acres. Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones, and a cultural landmark. There are many natural and historical treasures to find within these sacred grounds.
The mission of the Crown Hill Foundation is to preserve and celebrate the architectural, cultural, and natural heritage of the city’s oldest urban greenspace, Crown Hill Cemetery.
Through our work:
- We preserve and restore historic buildings, mausoleums, iconic monuments, and precious artwork
- We educate the community through our many tours, events, and field trips that celebrate the history of our city, state, and country and the natural surroundings
- We protect and enhance the cemetery’s natural beauty through the Crown Hill Arboretum
Find about the variety of events and tours available here.
Choose from:
- Public tours (Civil War, Dillinger and the Eastside Notables, Iconic Architectural Gems, Skeletons in the Closet parts I and II, Fall Trees)
- Private tours (Complete a request form)
- Self-guided tours (grab a map, download the tour app, and plan your journey)
Details
- Meeting Rooms 3
Map
Hours
Open Apr.-Sept., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct.-Mar., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no admission fee to visit the cemetery; however, private guided tours and public tour fees vary.
Meeting Spaces
Celebration Hall
Gothic Chapel
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 80 |
| Reception | 150 |
Waiting Station
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 90 |
| Reception | 150 |
Oct 17
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
This event is currently underway
Oct 21
Broad Ripple
Beginning in the late 1800s, development started on the north side of Crown Hill Cemetery. We will explore the property north…
Oct 24
International Marketplace
Experience Crown Hill Cemetery in a whole new way and create your own original audio loop recordings in this hands-on workshop…
Oct 24
Broad Ripple
Experience fall color compliments of the trees at Crown Hill! On this tour, led by our staff arborist, we will take…
Oct 28
Broad Ripple
Our most popular tour! The Heritage Tour presents the history of Crown Hill Cemetery while visiting the graves of some of…
Oct 31
Broad Ripple
On this interesting and very popular walking tour, we’ll learn about some skeletons in the closet!
Oct 31
International Marketplace
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a cyanotype workshop! Guests will learn about the cyanotype process and create their own prints with…
Nov 7
Broad Ripple
Crown Hill and the Civil War – did you know that Crown Hill Cemetery was founded in 1863 because of and…
