Step into the elegance of the past in the L.S. Ayres Tea Room. Introduced to downtown Indianapolis in 1905, the Tea Room at the L.S. Ayres department store was an endearing favorite for several generations of Hoosiers. A re-creation of the original, the museum’s Tea Room features reproductions of wall coverings, carpet, draperies and chandeliers as well as original furniture from the restaurant. Artifacts from the original Tea Room, such as tea pots and silverware, as well as photographs of the Tea Room dining from the past, are also on display.
- Available for morning or evening events.
- Seating for up to 64.
- Candles, floral arrangements and flash photography are permitted.
Pricing:
- Sunday - Thursday
$500 rental
$1,250 catering minimum
- Friday - Saturday
$500 rental
$1,250 catering mimimum
Applicable sales tax applies to rental fees. Holiday rates may also apply.