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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.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

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

Press Releases (343)

IHS Press Publishes a Compilation of Essays Examining Three Generations of the Lilly Family October 13, 2022

In the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, “Three Generations of the Lilly Family in Indiana: Excellence, …

Indiana Historical Society Partners with Indiana Hospital Association to Welcome Award-Winning Journalist Bob Woodward October 11, 2022

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is excited to partner with the Indiana Hospital Association on a special event welcoming Pulitzer …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Cass County September 13, 2022

Bryan Looker has been appointed the new county historian in Cass County. Looker replaces Thelma Conrad, who is designated Cass …

Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $50,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants September 8, 2022

Through its Heritage Support Grants program, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) awarded more than $50,000 in the second half of …

Celebrate Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day with Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society September 6, 2022

Enjoy free admission to the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) on Saturday, September 17 to celebrate Smithsonian magazine Museum Day. Museum Day …

Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $450,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants August 16, 2022

The Indiana Historical Society recently announced its support of more than 14 local historical societies and organizations representing 13 counties …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio

March 2025Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana North Central Region Contest Indiana Historical Society Opens New Exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans Hoosier 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

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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