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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.

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 (205)

More Than 300 Students Focus on Communication in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest May 11, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 302 students from schools across the state took part in the 2021 National …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana North Region Contest April 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the …

New County Historians Appointed in Four Indiana Counties March 31, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — Four new Indiana county historians have been appointed in Clinton, Lake, Posey and Warrick counties, …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest March 25, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South and IPS Regional Contest March 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the …

Indiana Historical Society Calls for Volunteers to Virtually Judge Student History Contests February 10, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is looking for volunteers to serve as virtual judges for the 2021 National History Day …

Recent Press Releases

June 2021Indiana 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 Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South and IPS Regional Contest

February 2021Indiana Historical Society Calls for Volunteers to Virtually Judge Student History Contests

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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