Hours & Admission

General Admission

Ticket prices January 23 - March 23: Winter on the Prairie

2025 ticket prices coming soon

Children under 2 years of age are free.

General admission is always FREE for MEMBERS!

Hours of Operation

Beginning October 28, we close the grounds to the general public and begin turning Conner Prairie into a winter wonderland for our holiday festival, A Merry Prairie Holiday, presented by Everwise Credit Union.
Join us for for our Member Appreciation events throughout November. Not a member yet and want to be part of the fun? Explore memberships today.
Beginning January 23, grab your boots and mittens for the return of Winter on the Prairie.
Explore our Calendar for all of the latest Events and Programming.
Watch as our Welcome Center takes shape into a new Museum Experience Center. Stop by the entrance gates to learn more about all of the exciting things happening throughout the year. For more information about the Welcome Center, visit our FAQ.

General Admission

Ticket prices January 23 - March 23: Winter on the Prairie

2025 ticket prices coming soon

Children under 2 years of age are free.

General admission is always FREE for MEMBERS!

Hours of Operation

Beginning October 28, we close the grounds to the general public and begin turning Conner Prairie into a winter wonderland for our holiday festival, A Merry Prairie Holiday, presented by Everwise Credit Union.
Join us for for our Member Appreciation events throughout November. Not a member yet and want to be part of the fun? Explore memberships today.
Beginning January 23, grab your boots and mittens for the return of Winter on the Prairie.
Explore our Calendar for all of the latest Events and Programming.
Watch as our Welcome Center takes shape into a new Museum Experience Center. Stop by the entrance gates to learn more about all of the exciting things happening throughout the year. For more information about the Welcome Center, visit our FAQ.

General Admission

Ticket prices January 23 - March 23: Winter on the Prairie

2025 ticket prices coming soon

Children under 2 years of age are free.

General admission is always FREE for MEMBERS!

Hours of Operation

Beginning October 28, we close the grounds to the general public and begin turning Conner Prairie into a winter wonderland for our holiday festival, A Merry Prairie Holiday, presented by Everwise Credit Union.
Join us for for our Member Appreciation events throughout November. Not a member yet and want to be part of the fun? Explore memberships today.
Beginning January 23, grab your boots and mittens for the return of Winter on the Prairie.
Explore our Calendar for all of the latest Events and Programming.
Watch as our Welcome Center takes shape into a new Museum Experience Center. Stop by the entrance gates to learn more about all of the exciting things happening throughout the year. For more information about the Welcome Center, visit our FAQ.

1859 BALLOON VOYAGE

Balloon

Current Status: Closed

Ticket Prices

Adult 13+

Members: $14
Non-Members: $18
Donor: $8

Youth 2-12

Members: $9
Non-Members: $10
Donor: $8

Access Pass Holder

Adult and Youth: $2

To pre-register for a group balloon voyage of 15 or more passengers, or a private balloon flight, call Guest Services at 317-776-6000.

Purchase 1859 Balloon Voyage tickets at the balloon weather permitting.

Planning a group trip? Contact our partners at CharterUP.

PLAN A FIELD TRIP

Self-guided tours give you and your students access to all of the historic areas, with an opportunity to explore and engage in history, bringing the past to life in ways textbooks cannot. Within these experiences, a host of Indiana academic standards, including social studies, language arts, math, and science, are covered.

Learn more about the various field trip options available at Conner Prairie.

Visit Conner Prairie for FREE to help craft your school's field trip. Simply show us your school ID at the ticket desk.

Corporate and Social Groups

From employee appreciation picnics to family reunions, our private events team will help you find the perfect Conner Prairie experience to celebrate your people.

Group Rates (15+)

Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more. Call or email Guest Services at 317.776.6000 or groups@connerprairie.org for more information or to reserve your group tickets in advance.

Adults (13+) $17

Youth (2-12) $12

Children under 2 years of age are free.

PLAN A FIELD TRIP

Self-guided tours give you and your students access to all of the historic areas, with an opportunity to explore and engage in history, bringing the past to life in ways textbooks cannot. Within these experiences, a host of Indiana academic standards, including social studies, language arts, math, and science, are covered.

Learn more about the various field trip options available at Conner Prairie.

Corporate and Social Groups

From employee appreciation picnics to family reunions, our private events team will help you find the perfect Conner Prairie experience to celebrate your people.

Group Rates (15+)

Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more. Call or email Guest Services at 317.776.6000 or groups@connerprairie.org for more information or to reserve your group tickets in advance.

Adults (13+) $15
Youth (2-12) $10

Children under 2 years of age are free.

Upcoming Events

Grounds closed for daytime experience
October 28 @ 10:00 am - November 30 @ 5:00 pm
Wheel Thrown Pottery
November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wheel Thrown Pottery
November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Member Appreciation: Guided Walks of Promised Land As Proving Ground
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Appreciation: Cultural Diversity Drum Circle
November 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Member Appreciation: Guided Walks of Promised Land As Proving Ground
November 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Appreciation: Cultural Diversity Drum Circle
November 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

SAFETY, OUR TOP PRIORITY

Check here for a full list of our safety precautions.

ADMISSION POLICIES

  • Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Pets are not allowed on Conner Prairie's property, with the exception of service dogs.
  • Firearms are prohibited to be carried on property by guests.
  • Due to safety considerations related to our 1859 Balloon Voyage, drones are not allowed on the property.
  • Parking is always free!

We do not allow the following:

  • Professional photography equipment, including tripods, monopods or selfie sticks (without museum approval)
  • Photography or video recordings of children or families who are not part of your personal group
  • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, roller blades or shoes with wheels in them

Access Pass

Inclusion & Accessibility

Make your visit to Conner Prairie magical by staying at the Prairie Guest House Bed and Breakfast.

Prairie Guest House logo

SAFETY, OUR TOP PRIORITY

Check here for a full list of our safety precautions.

ADMISSION POLICIES

  • Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Pets are not allowed on Conner Prairie's property, with the exception of service dogs.
  • Firearms are prohibited to be carried on property by guests.
  • Due to safety considerations related to our 1859 Balloon Voyage, drones are not allowed on the property.
  • Parking is always free!

We do not allow the following:

  • Professional photography equipment, including tripods, monopods or selfie sticks (without museum approval)
  • Photography or video recordings of children or families who are not part of your personal group
  • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, roller blades or shoes with wheels in them

Access Pass

Inclusion & Accessibility

Prairie Guest House logo

Make your visit to Conner Prairie magical by staying at the Prairie Guest House Bed and Breakfast.

How Can We Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is here to help! Contact Guest Services seven days a week between 10am and 5pm at 317.776.6000 or via email at info@connerprairie.org.