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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

Plan your visit

Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. - 5 p.m

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Indiana Experience Admission $15 Adults$14 Seniors (60 and over)$5 Youth (ages 5 through 17)$5 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military Holiday, Festival of Trees Pricing will Vary.

Our (FREE) parking lot is located on New York Street a ½ block east of West Street. Free parking with admission.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

Chuck Taylor All Star

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Whether you’re looking for information on a specific part of Indiana history, images from the state’s past or an expert to put an issue into historical context, the Indiana Historical Society is a wonderful resource for media outlets. Contact Cody Mattox at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Cmattox@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (348)

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2025 Concerts on the Canal April 28, 2025

A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Monroe County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Monroe County. New …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Posey County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Posey County. New …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Wabash County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Wabash County. New …

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society April 21, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites book lovers of all ages to enjoy and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, …

Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio April 15, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society invites you to a special evening of celebrating Hoosier Latino history with the premiere of the …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025Indiana Historical Society Announces 2025 Concerts on the Canal New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Monroe County New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Posey County New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Wabash County Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio

March 2025Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana North Central Region Contest Indiana Historical Society Opens New Exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans Hoosier Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana South Central Region Contest

February 2025Local Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana 2025 Northwest Region Contest

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Our Hours

ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday