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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 $13 Adults$12 Seniors (60 and over)$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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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.

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Press Releases (211)

IHS Press Releases Letters of Love and War September 8, 2021

In “25 Sugarland Road: Letters of Love and War, 1943-1945,” the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, …

New Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society Looks at the Legends Behind the Hoosier State August 31, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Indiana Lore: Tracing the Roots of Indiana’s Tall Tales, is now open at …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Indiana Living Legends August 25, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce A’Lelia Bundles, Albert Chen, Joseph and Sarah Ellen Mamlin, and Cynthia …

Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $500,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants August 17, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) recently announced its support of 18 local historical societies and organizations representing 15 Indiana counties. The …

Indiana Historical Society Hosts 2021 Lacy Family Distinguished Lecturer with Joshua A. Thompson August 4, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to host historian and musician Joshua A. Thompson as part of the Lacy …

Indiana Historical Society Partners with Ted Green Films July 15, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is excited to announce a new partnership with Ted Green Films (TGF). This partnership will couple …

Recent Press Releases

September 2021IHS Press Releases Letters of Love and War

August 2021New Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society Looks at the Legends Behind the Hoosier State Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $500,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Hosts 2021 Lacy Family Distinguished Lecturer with Joshua A. Thompson

July 2021Indiana Historical Society Partners with Ted Green Films

June 2021Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Concerts on the Canal Lineup and Free Admission Thursdays Indiana Historical Society Summer Youth Book Club Highlights Underground Railroad in Indiana Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Summer with Special $5 Admission Deals

May 2021New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Henry County Indiana Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards

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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. SaturdayWilliam 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 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday