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. 

August 6 Schedule

11 AM–3 PM | Pop Up Nature Center | The Garden 
Noon–4 PM | Open Studio | The Studios | Floor 1 
12:30–1 PM | Nature Story Time | Stout Reference Library | Floor 1 
1–1:30 PM | Indianapolis Museum of Art Public Tour: Motion | 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 Hours | Floor 1 
2–2:30 PM | Lilly House Tour | Lilly House Main Entrance 
2–4 PM | Know Your Art with Museum Conservation | Floor 3 Balcony 
2–3 PM | Heirloom Tree Tour | Meet at The Garden Entrance Pavilion 
2:30–3 PM | Indianapolis Museum of Art Public Tour: Motion | Meet at the top of the escalator | Floor 2 
4–5 PM | Fairbanks Naturalists Tour | Meet at The Garden Entrance Pavilion 
6–6:30 PM | Indianapolis Museum of Art Public Tour: Motion | Meet at the top of the escalator | Floor 2 
7–11 PM | The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series screening of Top Hat | The Amphitheater | *separate ticket required