James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum


Tours Tours are led by the Riley Home Hostesses. School groups are welcome! For more information or to schedule a group tour, call (317) 462-8539 during open dates. For more information or to schedule a group tour, call (317) 462-8539 or email us at jwriley@greenfieldin.org The last time slot for tours is 3:00 PM. All groups of 10 or more should RSVP at least one (1) week in advance. For your convenience, please remember to check the website and Facebook for updates on museum closings and large tour groups already scheduled.
Riley Boyhood Home image courtesy of Misty Garrity, Misty Eyed Photography The James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum are owned by the City of Greenfield and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The Boyhood Home, birthplace and boyhood home of the famed "Hoosier Poet", will take you back to life in the 1850's and '60's. The Home provides an opportunity to view life from the poets perspective by offering a glimse into a pioneer era homestead which includes many family items that influenced James' life and poetry. The Museum displays objects from later in Riley's career as well as our gift shop and new programming/rental facility, Lizabuth Ann's Kitchen. The Boyhood Home and Museum are located at 250 West Main Street. Both are open for visitation the 4th of April to the 28th of October, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday, Monday, and major holidays). Off season tours by appointment. Additional Information
Location: 250 W. Main Street Greenfield IN 46140 317-462-8539
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 4pm Last Tour at 3:00 Fees: Adult $4.00 Seniors $3.50 6-17 $1.50 Student Tours $1.00 Under 5 FREE! Payment can be made in the form of cash or check or credit card.
Events at the Riley Boyhood Home and Museum: Riley Home Events Page Parks and Rec Online Registration Page
Facilities at this Location `Lizabuth Ann's Kitchen
Amenities Gift Shop Restrooms
Riley Old Home Society Monthly Meeting Schedule The 2023 Board Meeting Dates are as follows: January 19, 2023 March 16, 2023 May 18, 2023 July 20, 2023 September 21, 2023 October 19, 2023 -- Annual Membership Meeting Starts at 5:30 PM December 21, 2023 All meetings start at 6:30 PM at 'Lizabuth Anns Kitchen, located at 250 West Main St, Greenfield IN, 46140. (Except the Annual Membership Meeting) ROHS Membership Form Visit the Riley Old Home Society website