EVENTS AT THE JWR MUSEUM HOME

Follow us on Eventbrite to stay up-to-date on public events at the Museum Home! We host indoor concerts that take place inside of the historic parlor where Riley entertained visitors, as well as outdoor concerts on the beautiful lawn with a live band. We host different markets with vendors and artists, a holiday open house, and more!

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SUMMER CAMPS

Every summer, the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home offers summer camps to children! There are several different camp options to engage kids of different ages and interests. Our Creative Writing Summer Camp with Professional Watermelon is a fan favorite every year. Check out our Eventbrite page for the different summer camp options.

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TOURS

The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home is open to the public for tours every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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DIRECTOR’S TOUR

Reserve a special tour with Chris Mize, the Director of the JWR Museum Home. Director tours feature special access to the Museum Home collection and can cover a range of topics or interests. Call 317.808.8565 to reserve a special tour today.

BEHIND THE ROPES VIRTUAL TOUR

Our virtual tours go into every room in the JWR Museum Home and provide close-up views of artifacts and spaces not normally visible on our regular tours. The virtual tours are perfect for school groups located far from the Museum Home or for groups with mobility challenges. Call 317.808.8565 to reserve a virtual tour today.