# T.C. Steele State Historic Site

> Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm; guided indoor tours at 10:15 am, 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm…
- Where: T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Rd, Nashville, IN 47448
- Ages: All ages; children younger than 3 free; youth 3-17
- Price: Adults (18-59) $12, seniors (60+) $10, youth (3-17) $7, under 3 free, college students $5, Access Pass $5
- Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm; guided indoor tours at 10:15 am, 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve; New Year's Day preregistered tours only.
- Organizer: Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
- Official page: https://9529a.blackbaudhosting.com/9529a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=89dafc35-5ed2-4a53-92b9-f76968cdc1ce
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Brown County home, large studio and gardens of Impressionist painter T.C. Steele. Families can walk the formal garden, hiking trails and site grounds on their own all day; the paintings can only be seen on the indoor guided tours of the house and studio, which run at 10:15 am, 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm and can be reserved online or by phone. Walk-up tour tickets depend on availability, so calling ahead is recommended on free days and school days. Pre-registered homeschool groups of 10 or more K–12 students get in free. Free parking on site.

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