Athenæum, Indianapolis

Name: Athenæum
Address: 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, United States

#87 among attractions in Indianapolis

Kurt Vonnegut, Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Athenæum, originally named Das Deutsche Haus, is the most ornate and best-preserved building affiliated with the German American community of Indianapolis. Once used as a German American Turnverein and clubhouse, it currently houses many groups, organizations, and businesses. The Athenæum is located across Massachusetts Avenue from the Old National Centre. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1973. On October 31, 2016, it was named the 41st National Historic Landmark in Indiana. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revival, Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 39°46'25"N, 86°9'0"W

Address

401 E Michigan StDowntown Indianapolis (Mass Ave)Indianapolis United States

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Day trips

Athenæum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, City Market, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
19 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
19 min walk • Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena.
~1960 ftSW
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~900 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, one of two homes known as the James Whitcomb Riley House on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic building in the Lockerbie Square Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana.
~400 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Indianapolis
2 min walk • St. Mary Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
18 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
19 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
15 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
~1710 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
9 min walk • The Phoenix Theatre has presented productions since 1983. An Equity house, the Phoenix presents the Midwest and Indiana premieres of many Broadway and Off-Broadway plays, and has presented 94 World Premieres. In May 2018, Phoenix moved to a newly constructed, 20,000 square foot building, the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, at 705 N.
0.5 miNW
Theater
American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis
14 min walk • The Cabaret, formerly the American Cabaret Theatre, is one of four professional theatres in Indianapolis, founded January 9, 1988 and located for many years in the Athenæum.
~410 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Old National Centre, Indianapolis
2 min walk • The Old National Centre, formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple and the Murat Shrine Center, is located at North and New Jersey streets in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is owned by the Murat Shriners of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Athenæum?

Nearby attractions include The Alexandra, Indianapolis (2 min walk), St. Mary's Catholic Church, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Old National Centre, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis (4 min walk).

How to get to Athenæum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Athenæum:

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (13 min walk)
A • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (24 min walk)
Canal (26 min walk)