Newfields

Spread out across 152 acres, Newfields is a complex dedicated to the arts and nature, featuring gardens, a greenhouse, a nature park, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. With more than 50,000 works of art, the Indianapolis Museum of Art is a notable institution. The IMA's collection includes impressive neo-impressionist paintings and Asian art and boasts one of the largest contemporary art parks in the U.S.

Exploring Newfields

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

Stroll through the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park for an acclaimed outdoor space that includes a 35-acre lake and art installations set amidst woodlands and wetlands.

The Lilly House and Gardens

While outdoors, consider visiting the Lilly House and The Gardens, an early 1900s French-inspired estate that is a National Historic Landmark.

Recent visitors highly recommend including Newfields in your itinerary, noting it as a great way to spend a day in Indianapolis. Many particularly loved the gardens and the special events and exhibits, such as the harvest and holiday displays.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults, $13 for youths aged 6 to 17, and free for children 5 and younger. This includes access to the galleries and gardens, but special attractions like the popular LUME exhibit cost extra. On the first Thursday of the month, visitors can enter for free. Some areas of Newfields are always free, including the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, the IMA Café, museum store, and Five Brushstrokes sculptures.

Hours

Most attractions at Newfields are open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note that the café and Miller House may have different hours. Fairbanks Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Location and Parking

The museum is located about 5 miles north of downtown Indianapolis. Free on-site parking is available. For more information about exhibits and special events, visit the Newfields website.