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Monday, Wednesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.SundayNoon to 5 p.m.

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

Indiana Experience Admission Free IHS MembersFree Children under 5$9 Adult$8 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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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 Rachel Hill Ponko, director, public relations, at (317) 233-8814 or rhillponko@indianahistory.org for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (134)

A Magical Morning: IHS Hosts Sugarplum Breakfast November 19, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to a Nutcracker family affair. The Sugarplum Breakfast takes place Sunday, Dec. 2, …

70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Annual Holiday Author Fair November 14, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is gearing up to host one of the biggest events in the history of its …

IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with Dozens of New Themes Sure to Delight People of All Ages November 5, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—From classic decor to the downright creative, 80 elaborately decorated trees will soon go on display at the Eugene and …

Indiana Historical Society Names New President and CEO October 31, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society has appointed Jody Blankenship as President and CEO. Blankenship, a long-time leader at some of the …

IHS Names Author and Former IUPUI Professor Recipient of 2018 Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award October 26, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The latest recipient of the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award has contributed to an awareness and …

IHS Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards June 8, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call for award nominations ahead of its annual Founders Day celebrations. The …

Recent Press Releases

November 2018A Magical Morning: IHS Hosts Sugarplum Breakfast 70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Annual Holiday Author Fair IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with Dozens of New Themes Sure to Delight People of All Ages

October 2018Indiana Historical Society Names New President and CEO IHS Names Author and Former IUPUI Professor Recipient of 2018 Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award

June 2018IHS Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards

April 2018IHS Announces 2018 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays Indiana Historical Society Announces 2018 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Students Bring Conflict and Compromise to State History Contest

March 2018New IHS Exhibit Tackles Indy Football History

June 2017Indiana Historical Society Will Honor 2017 Indiana Living Legends at Gala

May 2017IHS Announces 2017 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday