This is a place that I have only seen on the outside during the Irvington ghost tour. I recently had the chance to actually visit the inside. What a beautiful building! Located in beautiful historic Irvington you can find the Irvington historical society, located in the Bona Thompson center. The building was actually a part of the original Butler University. It’s large and historic, and I think they have kept a lot of the original building in tact. On the inside there are a lot of interesting exhibits, one is on military tattoos which show a lot of pictures of different people with tattoos and the meanings behind them. As well as a lot of older camera parts. There’s also some vintage Butler items on display as well. In the basement holds some other displays as well, one on tractors and engines and then one on the angels of west baden springs. All very interesting things! It’s worth a visit to check out and lean different things about local and state history!

Enjoyed our visit. Lovely old historic building (former Butler University library, from back when Butler was located in Irvington) has several interesting permanent exhibits and rotating new ones. Today we were there to hear a guest speaker, who was quite good. Worth a visit.

I have no problem with the place but my airpod pros ear buds where stolen off me and the last location to this day is at 122 university at the flats but I don't know if its a apt or art gallery I've been there several times and knocked but

I visited during an event. The area was lovely. The museum has articles, art and exhibits about local past and present influencers on Irvington etc.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

First time to visit this little gem. Steve and Steve were volunteering there today, both very plesant gentleman, more than willing to answer questions and share their knowledge. Great place to visit.

Visited to see local art work. No one appeared to be working there. No greeting or offer to answer questions.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

I'm a Historian and loved the displays they had up for my Sorority's 100th anniversary. It was so much to take in and was very well done. I was more than happy to leave a tip!

A museum with a lot to see and a super friendly staff. Admission is free so be sure to buy something from the store which is stocked with a ton of cool Irvington items.

Here's a place to have some great historic fun. Learn some things about Indy from an incredibly knowledgeable and caring group of volunteers.

Excellent exhibits in a wonderful building. Volunteers are truly dedicated to good local history. And what a collection!!

Amazing to see and walk on the soil founders birthed the idea of this sorority on against odds and adversity

Outstanding presentation about its history by the guide. I'll go back and explore it further during the day.

Great holiday bazarre.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

I was there for a small private event which brought me great joy and the facilities there were lovely

It’s a nice place to visit & it free of charge learning a lot east side of Indianapolis

Gem for Irvington. If you are into local history a must visit. Beautiful place.

Wonderful people sharing wonders of the past for Irvington and Indianapolis.

Very unique place. Plenty of art shows here and a cool museum in basement.

Very helpful friendly staff. Interesting information and history.

Irvington Ghost Tours so much fun would luv to do it every year

The staff here were super super friendly and very informative.

Irvington has big changes coming. Great community. Historical.

Such a wonderful place full of history and fabulous people.

Always enjoyable to visit with the Haunted Irvington Tour.

Nice exhibitions. And the live music was very good

I didnt even know i visited this place thats weird

Educationial worth the trip to see every thing .

I love the passion of the people re: Irvington.

Great neiborhood beautiful houses

Very cool place, amazing history

Fun environment

Love learning

Fascinating

Awsome

Fun