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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

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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.

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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 Charlie McAteeat Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Charlie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (340)

Hoosier Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest March 11, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces that a group of Indiana students has been selected to advance to the …

Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana South Central Region Contest March 3, 2025

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

Local Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest February 28, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces that a group of IPS students has been selected to advance to the …

Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana 2025 Northwest Region Contest February 25, 2025

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

Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana Northeast Region Contest February 18, 2025

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

IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month February 18, 2025

As February progresses, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) continues to commemorate Black History Month with insightful workshops and programs throughout …

Recent Press Releases

March 2025Hoosier 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 Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana Northeast Region Contest IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month

January 2025Indiana Historical Society Honors Asian Pacific American History, Art and Culture with Free Event Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $5.6M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 20

December 2024Indiana Historical Society Receives $48K+ Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. for America 250 in Indiana Project Indiana Historical Society Receives $48K+ Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. for America 250 in Indiana Project

November 2024Indiana Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Tradition The Festival of Trees – Tickets on Sale Now!

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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

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