About
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is the preserved home of the 23rd President of the United States, set in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visitors come to see the house where Harrison lived, and to understand something of the life he made there, through the rooms as they were furnished rather than as a display of objects behind glass.
What to expect
The site is best approached as a house museum. Much of the interest lies in the original furnishings, which give a sense of domestic life in the place itself. Guided tours take visitors through the rooms, and a guide's commentary helps put the furniture and the house into context.
- A historic residence associated with the 23rd President
- Original furnishings displayed in the house
- Guided tours led through the property
Planning your visit
The house is at 1230 N Delaware St, in the city of Indianapolis. For opening times, tour arrangements and admission, it is worth contacting the site directly by telephone on +1-317-631-1888 before you set out, as these details are not set down here.
Because the visit is built around guided tours, allow enough time to join one rather than simply passing through. A visit suits anyone with an interest in American presidential history, in historic houses, or in the way a well-known public figure lived away from politics.
Around the site
The house is in Indianapolis, the state capital of Indiana, and a visit can be combined with time spent exploring the city and its wider area.