The holiday season just got a little brighter at the Eiteljorg Museum as its beloved Jingle Rails exhibit welcomes an exciting new addition: a miniature replica of the historic Madam Walker Theatre building.
Jingle Rails, the museum’s annual model train display, greets visitors with intricate recreations of landmarks from Indianapolis and the American West crafted from natural materials.
(Photos/Alec Gray and Zach Dobson, Courtesy of the Eiteljorg Museum)
This year, the exhibit celebrates the city’s rich cultural history by showcasing the Madam Walker Theatre building, a tribute to Madam C.J. Walker’s enduring legacy as a pioneering entrepreneur and civil rights advocate.
The exhibit will be open Nov. 16 through Jan. 20 and is included with regular museum admission. Tickets can be found at Eiteljorg.com/JingleRails.
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