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Overview
The Indiana State Museum is one of Indianapolis’ premier rental facilities. With a wide variety of distinctive spaces available, extraordinary views of downtown Indianapolis and a team to work with you from idea to execution, the museum can transform into a space that is uniquely yours.
Here are a few examples of events we’ve hosted at the Indiana State Museum:
Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
Full museum buy-outs (up to 3,000 guests)
Holiday parties
Corporate and social galas and receptions
Team building sessions
Workshops & training activities
Luncheons
Board meetings
Fashion shows
Award banquets
Seminars
To download a print-quality PDF, with Floor Plans, Room Capacities and Descriptions click here.
Details
- Banquet Capacity 2,500
Amenities
- Mastercard
- Visa
Map
Meeting Spaces
Board Room or ISMF Conference Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 20 |
Canal Overlook Bridge
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 60 |
| Reception | 200 |
Dean and Barbara White Auditorium
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 240 |
Earl A. Goode Education Center
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Classroom | 100 |
Farmers Market Cafe and Terrace
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 100 |
| Reception | 150 |
Governor Frank O'Bannon Great Hall & Ball Family Terrace
- Height: 100 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 300 |
| Reception | 500 |
L.S. Ayres Tea Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 64 |
| Reception | 100 |
Multipurpose Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 120 |
Museum Buyout
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 2500 |
Museum Conference Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 90 |
Rapp Reception Hall
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 80 |
| Reception | 250 |
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