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Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. - 5 p.m Sunday12 p.m. - 5 p.m
*On select Fridays, (November 20 through December 18) the History Center will close at 8 p.m.

*Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

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

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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.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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You Are There 1915

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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 Tiffany Whisner, vice president public relations, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2448 or twhisner@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (185)

Indiana Historical Society Transports Users Back in Time with Augmented Reality App November 19, 2020

In addition to the museum exhibit, You Are There 1920: Celebrate Indianapolis!, the Indiana Historical Society has launched an augmented …

Two Ways to Enjoy This Year’s Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees November 10, 2020

This holiday season, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering two fantastic ways to experience its 2020 Festival of Trees …

“An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor November 5, 2020

“An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” is the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press. The book …

Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees October 27, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce the 2020 Founders Day Award honorees. Each year, the Founders Day …

Indiana Historical Society Provides Another $2.5 Million to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants September 30, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society recently announced its support of more than 30 local historical societies and organizations from around the …

IHS Press Releases Young Adult Novel About Shaker Teen During the Civil War September 25, 2020

The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press is a young adult novel about a Shaker teen during …

Recent Press Releases

November 2020Indiana Historical Society Transports Users Back in Time with Augmented Reality App Two Ways to Enjoy This Year’s Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees “An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor

October 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees

September 2020Indiana Historical Society Provides Another $2.5 Million to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants IHS Press Releases Young Adult Novel About Shaker Teen During the Civil War Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Indianapolis Bicentennial with New Exhibit

August 2020Several Hoosier Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana

July 2020“Project Take a Stand” Expands Indiana Historical Society’s Collecting of African American History in Indiana

June 2020Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest

May 2020Bring Your Own Beverage to Indiana Historical Society’s History Happy Hours More Than 400 Students Break Barriers in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Tuesday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday