Public Tours and Events

We welcome you to discover, explore, and experience historic Crown Hill Cemetery on our award-winning tours! Led by knowledgeable guides, our tours allow you to enjoy Crown Hill and experience nature as you learn about the history and heritage of our country’s third-largest non-government cemetery. With over 250,000+ stories to tell, we are just getting started!

Tour group sizes are limited based on the tour and all tickets must be purchased online in advance. There will be no tour tickets sold at the gate. Please get your tickets early!

For larger groups, we also offer Private Group Tours.

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  • Wreath Making Workshop with our Arboretum Director

    Join us in creating your own unique holiday wreath! Each participant will receive a plain grapevine wreath and a variety of greenery to choose from. Our very own Arboretum Director, Carrie Tauscher, will be facilitating to ensure a hands-on, supportive experience.

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    Join us in creating your own unique holiday wreath! Each participant will receive a plain grapevine wreath and a variety of greenery to choose from. Our very own Arboretum Director, Carrie Tauscher, will be facilitating to ensure a hands-on, supportive experience. A floral buffet of fun add-ons such as bells, ribbons, mini pinecones, dried flowers, and more will be provided. All materials and decorations are included in your ticket price—there’s no individual pricing for supplies. Your unique wreath can be enjoyed for months to come! 

    Please dress comfortably for wreath-creation!

    Age Requirements: Ages 13+ only; those under 18 will require an accompanying adult

    **This workshop will be offered at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm***


    Tickets:

    • $60 per person (max capacity 20 attendees)
    • Must be purchased in advance online
    • NO tickets will be sold at the gate

    Location: Waiting Station (enter the 34th Street Gate, 3402 Boulevard Place) 

    Ages 13+ only; under age 18 will require an accompanying adult

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      $60
      10:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Winter Solstice Audiovisual Concert

    Celebrate the winter solstice with an immersive audiovisual concert presented by Crown Hill artists-in-residence Jess Dunn & Michael Moskaliuk inside the historic Gothic Chapel. The evening will feature three live musical performances by Indianapolis artists: Claire Pendleton, AKA Ensemble, and a collaborative duo performance by Claire Pendleton and Michael Moskaliuk. Jess Dunn, Jen Banks, and Thadd Lawrence will transform the chapel interior with a live visual performance incorporating animated projections and lighting.

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    Celebrate the winter solstice with an immersive audiovisual concert presented by Crown Hill artists-in-residence Jess Dunn & Michael Moskaliuk inside the historic Gothic Chapel. The evening will feature three live musical performances by Indianapolis artists: Claire Pendleton, AKA Ensemble, and a collaborative duo performance by Claire Pendleton and Michael Moskaliuk. Jess Dunn, Jen Banks, and Thadd Lawrence will transform the chapel interior with a live visual performance incorporating animated projections and lighting.

    Doors open at 6 PM | Concert begins promptly at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:30 PM.

    Seating is first-come, first-served.


    Tickets:

    • $60 per person
    • Must be purchased in advance online
    • NO tickets will be sold at the gate

    Location: Gothic Chapel (enter the 34th Street Gate, 3402 Boulevard Place) 

    All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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      $60
      6:30 pm-8:30 pm