First Thursday
Experience all that Newfields has to offer on the first Thursday of every month. Enjoy the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Garden, live musical performances, and open studio hours and gallery conversations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime Member, First Thursdays are the perfect opportunity to discover something new and have an exceptional experience with art and nature.
On this day, general admission is flexible—you choose how much (or how little) to pay. Donations support programs like First Thursday and the care of our art collection and garden, as well as education programs, community engagement initiatives, and more.
June 4 Schedule
10 AM–Noon | Take Part in the Art: Efflorescence Community Making Drop In | The Studios, Floor 1
11 AM– 3 PM | Pop Up Nature Center | The Garden
1–1:30 PM | IMA Public Tour: Pride | Meet at the top the escalator | Floor 2
1–4 PM | Open Print Study | Print Study Room | Floor 1
1–5 PM | Stout Reference Library Open | Floor 1
1–1:30 PM | Nature Story Time | Stout Reference Library | Floor 1
1:30–2 PM | Artful Conversation with Michael Vetter, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art | Meet at the top of the escalator | Floor 2
2–2:30 PM | Lilly House Tour | Lilly House Main Entry
2–4 PM | Know Your Art with IMA Conservation | Floor 3 Balcony
2–3 PM | Heirloom Tree Tour | Meet at The Garden Entry Pavilion
2:30–3 PM | IMA Public Tour | Meet at the top of the escalator | Floor 2
4–5 PM | Fairbanks Naturalists Tour | Meet at The Garden Entry Pavilion
5–7 PM | Take Part in the Art: Efflorescence Community Making Drop In | The Studios | Floor 1
5:30–7:30 PM | Game Night | The Beer Garden
6–6:30 PM | IMA Public Tour | Meet at the top of the escalator | Floor 2
Advance tickets recommended but not required
