# Event Details - **Event Name**: James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Tour the preserved 19th-Century home of the "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4a94adb0-9f94-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Enjoy a guided tour of the preserved home of the "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley. Completed in 1872, the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home remains one of the finest preservations in the U.S. of a Victorian, Italianate home. Owned by the Nickum and Holstein families, Mr. Riley lived there as a guest from 1893 until his death in 1916. The Museum Home opened to the public six years later, and the support of generous donors allowed its caretakers to carefully preserve the original décor, furniture, art and architecture of this rare, historic space.Please note: Ticket sales end 2 hours before the tour time. Tour times are also frequently reserved by school and group tours. For short notice tours or specific questions please call 317-681-5885 to check on availability. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4aaa7fa0-9f94-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w481-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Step inside from the historic Lockerbie Square neighborhood and in to Mr. Riley’s Victorian world. It’s easy to imagine the poet sitting in the parlor, pictured above, playing violin under the crystal gasolier or reading aloud from Charles Dickens in the library, as he did every Christmas Eve. Visitors will tour the entire home, including both dining rooms and all five upstairs bedrooms. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4abf6730-9f94-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w499-h740-dc888868-gmir.jpg During his lifetime, James Whitcomb Riley became a nationally renowned author and an Indiana icon. Known as the “Hoosier Poet,” Riley celebrated the people and culture of rural Indiana in his poetry and spent the last 23 years of his life residing in this grand, Italianate home. A talented performer, his poetry readings in sold-out theaters across the country combined with the sale of thousands of his poetry anthologies spurred his rise to prominence. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/james-whitcomb-riley-museum-home-tour-june-october-2026/100001990408702008 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, performances, music - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: 528 Lockerbie St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3.97, max: 14.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 528 Lockerbie St - **lat**: 39.77221050000001 - **long**: -86.14777040000001 - **full address**: 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ba2b9be056d59052a4721203d4d67147aef2f93eac56e66fd4184757373bc76a-rimg-w1069-h534-dc181a12-gmir.jpg?v=1780030847 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 being held? - **A:** James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at 528 Lockerbie St, 528 Lockerbie Street, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026? - **A:** James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 is organized by James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Tour, June-October 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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