21c Museum Hotels heads to Indianapolis with its largest gallery space to date

Opening in 2028, 21c Museum Hotels will preserve the historic city hall building and create a new cultural hub for the community.

Dedicated to making art and culture accessible to all, the multi-venue contemporary art museum will showcase globally renowned and regionally relevant artists in site-specific installations and rotating curated exhibitions throughout the year.

At 21c Museum Hotel Indianapolis, art will be integrated into every aspect of the guest experience. From the moment guests arrive, they can expect to find installations designed specifically for the museum hotel’s unique spaces, along with curated group and solo exhibitions that reflect the global nature of art today– accessible 24/7, 365 days a year. The rooms at 21c Indianapolis are no exception, with each of the 156 guest rooms, including 20 suites, filled with original artwork and 21c’s dedicated Art Channel on the television, allowing guests to enjoy the museum hotel’s curated art program from the comfort of their rooms.

The museum hotel’s three food and beverage destinations further provide immersive spaces that spark conversation and create a connection with a signature, locally-inspired, chef-driven restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, and a rooftop bar. 21c Indianapolis’ 16,000 sqft of gallery space offers an unforgettable setting to celebrate special events. Guests looking to focus on well-being can also make use of the fitness centre to unwind and recharge.

Located on North Alabama Street, the museum hotel is at the heart of the world-renowned Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick, connecting the established Mass Ave Cultural Arts District to the fast-growing Market East District. True to 21c’s longstanding commitment to preservation, the project will breathe new life into the historic Old City Hall building, set to house the museum hotel’s gallery spaces and restaurant and bar. An arcade will connect it to the newly constructed hotel tower. Part of a mixed-use development, the site will also be home to 8,000 sqft of retail space set to revitalise this corner of downtown Indianapolis. Just a 20-minute drive to Indianapolis International Airport, 21c Indianapolis is easily accessible with public transit options close by.

21c Museum Hotel Indianapolis—which will be managed by Ennismore—is developed in partnership with TWG, a real estate development company specialising in commercial, market-rate, affordable, and senior housing with expertise in development, construction, and management. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, TWG was formed in 2007 and has since expanded into over 25 states.

Founded with the belief that art can be a part of daily life and a spark to ignite new energy and ideas, 21c Museum Hotels is a transformative 21st-century hospitality experience, combining a multi-venue contemporary art museum, genuine hospitality, and chef-driven restaurants. Locally rooted yet globally engaged, 21c currently operates eight museum hotels across the United States in Louisville, Cincinnati, Bentonville, Durham, Lexington, Kansas City, Chicago and St. Louis.