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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 $5 Everyone$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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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.

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Press Releases (207)

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 …

Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest June 22, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards at the National Contest for the National …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Concerts on the Canal Lineup and Free Admission Thursdays June 16, 2021

A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites …

Indiana Historical Society Summer Youth Book Club Highlights Underground Railroad in Indiana June 2, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is sparking excitement around reading with its Summer Youth Book Club for ages 9-13. Participants meet …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Summer with Special $5 Admission Deals June 1, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering special $5 admission deals all summer long! All advance admission tickets are $5 to …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Henry County May 26, 2021

Darrel Radford has been appointed the new county historian in Henry County. Radford replaces Richard Ratcliff, who retired earlier this …

Recent Press Releases

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 Indiana Historical Society Celebrates the History, Impact of Title IX with New Exhibit More Than 300 Students Focus on Communication in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

April 2021Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana North Region Contest

March 2021New County Historians Appointed in Four Indiana Counties Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region 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. 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