Global Village Welcome Center

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4233 Lafayette Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
(317) 331-3909
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Overview

The International Marketplace Coalition transformed a recently purchased 56,000-square-foot building into the Global Village Welcome Center to create the ultimate cultural destination welcome to everyone.

Imagine a welcoming place featuring cultural exhibits, classrooms, an event hall, and other functional space. The Global Village Welcome Center makes this a reality!

The Global Village is committed to educating the world, preserving traditions, bridging cultural gaps, and celebrating all cultures. Recognizing that every culture has its customs and traditions - at our core - we are all individuals striving to connect and communicate.

Visitors of all ages can explore, connect, and celebrate in this multifaceted center dedicated to providing a sense of identity and belonging to everyone.

Designed to be versatile, the event hall features a stage and audio/visual equipment to accommodate a variety of events including cultural celebrations, company workshops, receptions, weddings, performances, and more. In addition to the 7,000-sq.-ft. space, guests can explore the multicultural galleries that provide an exquisite ambiance of global diversity. Most events hosted by the International Marketplace Coalition ar4e also held in this space.

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  • Minority Owned

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Mark Your Calendar

Indy is a four season city, and something is always happening.

Aug 26 to Sep 26
Lafayette Square
Latino Heritage Exhibit
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the 21 Latino countries of the Americas in this exhibit. Each country’s flag is proudly…
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Aug 26 to Aug 29
Lafayette Square
European Heritage Exhibit
Discover several art and object displays from local European cultural groups making a big impact in Indy’s cultural tapestry.
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Sep 5 to Sep 26
Lafayette Square
At the Table Exhibit
This new exhibit showcases a seletion of objects found in the kitchen and dining room. Discover tea sets, dinnerwear, appliances, recipes…
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Oct 3 to Nov 7
Lafayette Square
Día de Muertos Exhibit
The ancient observance of Día de Muertos takes center stage. Enjoy a feast for the senses with a full day program…
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Oct 3 to Oct 31
Lafayette Square
World Uchinanchu Day
This new exhibit honors and celebrates the contributions of Okinawan descendants or Uchinanchu. Learn about Okinawan culture and heritage here in…
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Oct 28
Lafayette Square
Globalween
Learn about spooky folklore all over the world, partake in fun activities, and earn sweet rewards during our indoor trick or…
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Nov 7 to Nov 28
Lafayette Square
Indigenous Heritage Exhibit
View our collection of artifacts from Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. The collections showcase the rich cultural and artistic heritage of…
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Nov 28 to Jan 16, 2027
Lafayette Square
World of Trees Exhibit
Discover a forest of Christmas trees decorated by our global community organizations and individuals. Learn about global holiday traditions. Meet Santa…
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Dec 5 to Jan 2, 2027
Lafayette Square
Santa’s Photoshop
Visit Santa’s Photoshop to create wonderful photo memories to share with your loved ones. With various photo drops and props create…
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