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Overview
Newfields offers dynamic experiences with art and nature for guests of all ages. The 152-acre cultural campus features art galleries, lush gardens, a historic home, performance spaces, a nature preserve and sculpture park. From inspiring exhibitions in the IMA Galleries, to concerts in The Tobias Theater, to a stroll through The Garden with a glass of something cold, guests are invited to interact with art and nature in exciting new ways. Newfields is home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, among the ten largest and ten oldest general art museums in the nation; the Lilly House, a National Historic Landmark; The Garden, featuring 40 acres of contemporary and historic gardens, a working greenhouse and an orchard; and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres, one of the largest art and nature parks in the country. The Newfields campus extends outside of Indianapolis with Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Ind.—one of the nation’s most highly regarded examples of mid-century Modernist architecture.
At the 544-seat Randall L. and Marianne W. Tobias Theater, you'll experience culturally adventurous films, talks, and performances in high definition DVD and 35mm with surround sound.
In addition to movies, The Tobias Theater also presents dance and music performances and hosts speakers covering topics which span the creative fields of art, design, architecture and film.
From June to August, the popular Summer Nights Film Series features movies every Friday evening Amphitheater at Newfields. Pack your lawn chair and your picnic, and come hang out in the backyard.
Hours:
Please see website for seasonal hours.
Admission:
Members: free
Senior 55 and up: $18
Adults: $20
Ages 5 and under: free
Ages 6-17: $13
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is open daily dawn to dusk and free to the public. The Cafe at Newfields, Museum & Garden Shop, and the Bret Waller Gallery are also free and open to the public.
Free general admission is offered the first Thursday of each month.
Oct 15 to Mar 29, 2026
International Marketplace
Gowns and sculptures of Rococo grandeur will grace the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, showcasing work from three contemporary queer…
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Oct 15 to Jan 4, 2026
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Ellsworth Kelly’s eleven Panels will transform Davis Lab into a dynamic exploration of color, form, and perception. A pioneer of hard-edge…
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Oct 15 to May 10, 2026
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Guests will be welcomed to the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion by larger-than-life dandelion suspended from above. The newly commissioned sculpture, Black…
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Sep 15
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The other side of the world is now closer than ever for Newfields visitors. THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Connection: Contemporary Art…
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Oct 15 to Nov 2
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The spooky, not scary, spectacle returns to The Garden at Newfields for the sixth season of fall fun.Journey through fog-filled forests…
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Oct 24 to Oct 25
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Join us for Art or Treat at Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union. Ghosts, goblins, and grown-ups alike can trick-or-treat…
Nov 2
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Join us for a magical, one-night-only screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.Your ticket includes exclusive access to Harvest Nights…
Nov 21 to Jan 4, 2026
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Only at Winterlights presented by Bank of America can guests literally surround themselves with the spirit of the season in a…
Nov 24
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Celebrate the season with LGBTQIA+ friends and family at Indy Pride Night at Winterlights. Wander along the Twinkling Trail as nearly…
Nov 28
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Enjoy the perfect post-Thanksgiving family outing and join us for a special 35th anniversary screening of the beloved holiday classic, Home…
Dec 1
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Celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa at Winterlights. Grab a warm refreshment and enjoy live performances that honor the rich traditions…
Dec 2
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On select nights of Winterlights, enjoy a special visit from Santa and holiday carolers from 5 to 8 PM. Walk along…
Weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday, starting from Dec 2, 2025, until Dec 18, 2025
