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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Tourist attraction Museum Historical landmark History museum Historical place museum

One of the Most Reviewed Historical landmarks in Indianapolis


Address

1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Website

www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org

Contact

(317) 631-1888

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (443 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 3 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 2 PM

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  • 5/5 Andrew C. 4 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    What a cool experience. If you enjoy history, especially Presidential history, this is great to check out. Friendly staff and amazing stories of our 23rd President. Be sure to check out discounts with AAA to save a few bucks.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee R. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so in love with this stop. Even with the home under partial renovation, there was still plenty to learn and see. If you love history, this is a MUST SEE! You won't be disappointed.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ray L. 1 year ago on Google • 391 reviews
    Had the pleasure of meeting Daniel, our host and a very professional guide. He was able to provide a lot of information, that helped you understand how Benjamin Harrison lived.The house has plenty of artifacts and artwork to keep the tour interesting. I highly recommend visiting this awesome Indiana historical land mark.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kassandra B. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This was my second presidential library that I've visited. It is one of the largest collections of items of a president from that time period. There were many interesting items to see and many things to learn. My only regret is that I visited in the fall after the gardens were done blooming for the season.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thisis h. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place. Literally stepping back in time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered questions throughout. Lots to see and feel as you walk through this historic site. Best thing to do in Indiana!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic site and Mike the tour guide was amazing so much knowledge. It’s a really great place with so many owned pieces. Totally worth the trip.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Husein D. 9 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    President Benjamin Harrison site is very much interesting. The tour guide was excellent and she knew much about that helped to explain about each room. There is much history here. Staff was good and they accommodated us even after the tour started. Much appreciated.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doron B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic example of turn of the 19th century Victorian style upper class homes. Lots of artwork and artifacts. The second and third floors currently under construction but it’s well worth the visit. Outside garden plaza has replicas of the bill of rights, constitution and Declaration of Independence. The Harrison family was very involved in 19th century US politics so you will learn a lot about the period.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Windy City Blues S. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a great visit. The guide was knowledgeable and fun. I visited near Christmas so the home was all decked out. So many authentic items almost 85% of the items were there when the President lived here. Great history, background and story telling from the guide. The home is really well done and authentic. This is a great living breathing real piece of American history. This is one of the best Presidential homes I have seen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt D. 4 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    We went on the president house tour and throughly enjoyed how the timer era actors were able to stay in character and provide a great educational opportunity for the tour guests.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda H. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a unique historical experience. Pat was such a great tour guide, which a rich knowledge of history and fun story telling. Great experience and preservation of history!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott W. 9 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    We began our day with a monthly event - Coffee with the Curator. We enjoyed an interesting presentation. We then took the tour of the house. The number of items that are original to the house was impressive. Our tour lasted about 70 minutes. I suggest planning on two hours here. That will give you time to explore the grounds and visit the gift shop.

  • 5/5 rngdierker 5 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Visited the site today and it was an excellent tour. The house was decorated for Christmas which was an extra perk for us! Our tour guide was a wealth of information! Definitely worth a visit!!

  • 5/5 Jessica W. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here after a conference in November. It remains the best historical site I've ever been to (and I've been to many!)! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He talked at length about the activities of the women in Benjamin Harrison's life, his progressive ideas for policy, and his treatment of minorities. The house is incredibly well-preserved and accessible to visitors. Benjamin Harrison carefully adopted many new technologies to make the running of his household easier and more efficient. To me, this speaks volumes!

  • 5/5 Tyson P. 1 year ago on Google
    Our guide was knowledgeable and professional. She was young and inspired by the history (especially Ben’s first wife!) Really positive experience.

  • 5/5 Marah B. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful place with lots of cool things about it. We went during a renovation and it was awesome to see all the items that were from the time period as well as the restoration of such a beautiful place. It was awesome that there was one rug left from the time that Benjamin Harrison lived there. I hope to visit again when all the Christmas stuff is up. Great tour and definitely worth going to if you like history or need something to do on a day off.

  • 5/5 Florence M. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been many times over the years. For house tours (the guides are so knowledgeable about our former President and his family), Easter egg hunt, their seasonal plays, and hopefully this year for New Years Eve. The house is stunning with 80% of the collection from the family.

  • 5/5 Tom W. 8 months ago on Google
    An excellent example of period architecture. The grounds are in great shape. Beautiful day and tour!

  • 5/5 Eric F. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Amazing sight to see. Grace, our tour guide, was incredible! She went above and beyond to accommodate, was extremely friendly and was more than happy to answer any questions we had. Thank you, Grace. If you’re in Indy, definitely worth checking out.

  • 4/5 Anthony B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice tour, but as a warning not the best for small kids. We brought our three y.o. and two y.o. The tours are pretty quiet with only the guide taking and no background noise with everyone in the same small room. Be aware of that. Otherwise our guide was knowledgable. The only thing we did not care for was how much knowledge he shared. Weird, I know, but let me explain. He talked about just about every single item in every room. At the end of it, we honestly couldn't remember much because of how much detail he shared. Some might appreciate that. (As a side note, I definitely recommend Andrew Jackson's hermitage in Nashville. Kid friendly and they share the big important info.)


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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