The invention discloses a preparation method of 1,1,2,3,3-pentamethylindane. The method comprises the following steps: alpha-methylstyrene and2-methyl-2-butene undergo a cycloaddition reaction under the action of a novel supported porous metal-organic Pd catalyst, and the reaction product is continuously rectified to separate the product, wherein the catalyst is represented by Pd-X-Y-Z, X is selected from Cu, Co, Fe, Zn, Ni, W, Re, Ag and Cd, Y is selected from bipyridine, porphyrin, phenanthroline, Schiff bases, triazines and benzonitrile, Z is selected from carbon nanotubes, molecular sieves, neutral alumina, ordered mesoporous carbon and silica, the mass fraction of Pd is 5-20%, X is 20-40%, Y is 30-50%, and Z is 15-45%. The method using the catalyst makes the conversion rate greater than 90% and the selectivity greater than 80%, and the catalyst is stable and is not prone to lose during the cycloaddition reaction. The method of the invention has the advantages of simplicity in operation, and good economic benefits.