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Closedthrough April 8th

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

Indiana Experience Admission $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest March 9, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

IHS Press Releases Popular History of Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana March 6, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press commemorates the centennial of women receiving the right …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest March 2, 2020

Franklin, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest February 24, 2020

Mishawaka, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northeast Region Contest February 18, 2020

Fort Wayne, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National …

Indiana Historical Society Introduces Exhibit Celebrating the Contributions of Hoosier Women February 6, 2020

“Be Heard: Women’s Voices in Indiana” open now through April 18 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to …

Recent Press Releases

March 2020Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest IHS Press Releases Popular History of Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest

February 2020Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northeast Region Contest Indiana Historical Society Introduces Exhibit Celebrating the Contributions of Hoosier Women

January 2020Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $2.5M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Announces New Exhibit and Collection Honoring Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes Kor More Than 40,000 Madam C.J. Walker-related Items Now Accessible from Anywhere in the World IHS Issues Call for Volunteers to Judge Student History Contests IHS Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission, Special Programs and Performances

November 2019Indiana Historical Society Receives Bey History Award

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ExhibitsClosedWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday