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Irvington Historical Society, Bona Thompson Center

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😠 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 no one ever answers the door. If you know anything about thi... People often mention visit, Irvington,


Address

5350 E University Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Website

www.irvingtonhistory.org

Contact

(317) 602-2962

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (98 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 1 to 4 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed

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  • 1/5 Justin R. 1 year ago on Google
    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 no one ever answers the door. If you know anything about this place please reach out to me! Or if you know about my air pod pros I'd really like to have them back and would give a reward for the return of them with the charging case.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charna W. 1 year ago on Google
    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!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derek F. 4 years ago on Google
    Always enjoyable to visit with the Haunted Irvington Tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JustFollow Kenya (. 8 months ago on Google
    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.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah “Foogs” F. 4 years ago on Google
    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!

  • 5/5 Jordan B. 1 year ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Nan V. 5 years ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    I was there for a small private event which brought me great joy and the facilities there were lovely

  • 4/5 Jeff M C. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a nice place to visit & it free of charge learning a lot east side of Indianapolis

  • 5/5 Gale W. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff here were super super friendly and very informative.

  • 5/5 Nikki O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing to see and walk on the soil founders birthed the idea of this sorority on against odds and adversity

  • 5/5 Pam G. 4 years ago on Google
    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.

  • 2/5 Donna L. 5 months ago on Google
    Visited to see local art work. No one appeared to be working there. No greeting or offer to answer questions.

  • 5/5 Jeremy N. 5 months ago on Google
    Great holiday bazarre.


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