Conner Prairie

Located in Fishers, Indiana, Conner Prairie is a nationally acclaimed history destination. The outdoor museum's mission is to inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences. Created by Eli Lilly in 1934, Conner Prairie combines history with science and encourages visitors to explore Indiana's natural and cultural heritage through hands-on, immersive and interactive experiences. The museum offers several historically themed, indoor and outdoor experience areas throughout its 800 acres of wooded property. Indiana's first Smithsonian Institute affiliate, Conner Prairie is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Don't miss annual events like Headless Horseman and A Merry Prairie Holiday.

When you visit Conner Prairie, stay at a nearby hotel and explore the Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District. Families can check out favorites like Topgolf, IKEA, The Escape Room, K1 Speed, and more, along with dining options like Four Day Ray Brewing.

Promised Land as Proving Ground

This exhibit covers centuries of African American history in Indiana from pre-colonial Africa to the present day. The exhibit explores the development of African American faith ways and their true expression through food, music, dance and activism from traditional African religion to the African American church.

Conner Prairie Inspiration

Access Pass

Conner Prairie is proud to join forces with other local museums and cultural attractions to make fun family learning more accessible through the Access Pass program. Indiana families that meet the program requirements can visit Conner Prairie and all participating locations for just $2 per family member per visit, for up to two adults and dependent youth living in the household.

Aides enjoy complimentary admission with employee ID or proof of employment.

• Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women, and children)
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• CSFP (Commodity Supplement Food Program)
• HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan - Basic and Plus)
   

Military Admission Relief

Conner Prairie offers admission relief to the military by providing complimentary daytime general admission to active-duty, retired and veteran military members and 50 percent off the general admission price for up to five immediate family members. Military ID is required. This discount is valid only for daytime general admission and is offered year-round.

Questions? Call Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.

Hours and Admission

March 26, 2024
Tuesday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer hours begin with the opening of our newest exhibit Promised Land as Proving Ground and the Trails at Conner Prairie.

The welcome center building is closed for renovation.

General Admission Tickets

• Advance Online Tickets:
  Adults 13+ $22; Seniors 65+ $20; Youth 2-12 $16; Conner Prairie Members and youth under age 2 are admitted free.
• Gate Tickets:
  Adults 13+ $24; Seniors 65+ $22; Youth 2-12 $18; Conner Prairie Members and youth under age 2 are admitted free.
  Groups tours (Groups of 15 or more should make reservations in advance by calling Guest Services at 317.776.6000).

Check connerprairie.org for special holiday hours, programs and classes.

Annual Events

Conner Prairie Events