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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 |
Nov 7
Broad Ripple
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Nov 12
International Marketplace
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Dec 5
International Marketplace
Join us in creating your own unique holiday wreath! Each participant will receive a plain grapevine wreath and a variety of…
Jan 7, 2027
International Marketplace
Step inside the historic Gothic Chapel for a very special screening of Resting Place, a documentary short by Crown Hill Foundation…
Mar 11, 2027
International Marketplace
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