Step back in time at the Lilly House and Gardens

Don't miss a visit to Lilly House, a National Historic Landmark and a superb example of a 20th-century country home. The Landon family established the estate in 1907, constructing their French-inspired chateau, greenhouses, and other support structures. In the 1920s, Jessie Landon commissioned the Olmsted Brothers to build a garden landscape to complement the grandeur of their house. The Lilly family bought the property in 1932 and the adjoining estates over the next few decades. They would subsequently gift the 56 acres to the Art Association of Indianapolis in order to create what is now known as Newfields.

The Lilly House's freshly renovated Lower Level encourages visitors to discover the tales that make the 26-acre Oldfields Estate the historic heart of Newfields. This national historic monument has been home to two famous families, is a magnificent example of landscape design, and is linked to numerous stories that are distinctive to Indianapolis' history.

The new orientation area, which is richly decorated with historic and modern pictures, will bring guests through an examination of who lived and worked at the estate, as well as major designers who built the environment that guests may enjoy throughout their stay. Guests will be able to create the estate themselves in a unique hands-on experience. Self-guided tours will expose undiscovered stories and peaceful moments to those seeking fresh experiences of the estate.

While visiting the Lilly House and surrounding gardens they invite guests to think about the evolution of the estate, how it was used by the different people who lived and worked at the estate, and how their desires and needs shaped the place now call Newfields.

Google rating: 4.8/5
Phone: +1 317-923-1331
Address: 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States
Website: http://www.imamuseum.org/