Visit

Plan your visit

With an annual slate of approximately 20 yearly exhibitions, talks, and other events, the Herron Galleries serve as your gateway to diverse cultural experiences and an enriched understanding of today's most important artistic voices.

  The galleries are closed in conjunction with IU Indianapolis' spring break from March 15 – 23 and will resume normal hours on March 24.

Gallery parking

Parking is free in the Sports Complex Garage adjacent to Eskenazi Hall or on levels 5 and 6 of the Riverwalk Garage, courtesy of The Great Frame Up in Indianapolis and Carmel, with validation from the galleries.

Eskenazi Hall parking map

The Great Frame Up logo

Useful information

Masks are optional on all IU campuses. Go to iu.edu/covid for the most recent COVID-19 updates, policies, and resources.

View IU's mask guidance

Group visits must be arranged in advance by emailing hgallery@iu.edu.

All galleries are wheelchair accessible. ADA service animals are permitted.

  • Food and drinks are not permitted in the galleries.
  • Please keep a reasonable distance from all artwork and do not touch any works on display; even a slight touch can damage sensitive surfaces.
  • Large bags and other oversized personal items are not permitted but should be checked, free of charge, at the gallery desk.
  • Unless otherwise noted, photography in the galleries is allowed for personal, non-commercial use. The use of flash, tripods, selfie sticks, and other equipment is prohibited.
  • As a courtesy to other visitors, cell phone conversations should be conducted outside of the galleries.
  • Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Strollers are permitted.
  • Animals are not permitted, with the exception of ADA service animals.
  • Note taking and sketching is allowed, but we ask that only pencils and moderate-sized notepads are used. No easels or paints will be permitted.

Holiday closures

Eskenazi Hall and Eskenazi Fine Arts Center are closed on major holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.