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Monday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.SundayNoon to 5 p.m.Dec. 16 through 23Open until 8 p.m.Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's DayClosed

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana Experience Admission $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$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.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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Festival of Trees

Indy's Premier Bourbon Celebration

You Are There 1915

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Newsroom

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 Rachel Hill Ponko, director, public relations, at (317) 233-8814 or rhillponko@indianahistory.org for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (157)

New IHS Press Book Shares Never-Before-Told Life Story of Martin University Founder Father Boniface Hardin September 24, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—A new biography shares the never-before-told life story of Father Boniface Hardin, a Benedictine monk best known as the founder …

New IHS Exhibit Celebrates Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker September 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to celebrate the contributions and legacy of an Indianapolis icon with the opening …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2019 Indiana Living Legends May 15, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Angela Ahrendts, Dan and Beth Elsener, Eva Kor, and Peyton Manning …

IHS Issues Call to Action Ahead of City’s Bicentennial May 9, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call to action to neighborhoods, community groups and individuals ahead of the …

IHS Announces 2019 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays April 18, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with new bands, as well as long-time favorites. The Indiana Historical Society …

More than 500 Students Explore Triumph and Tragedy in History at NHDI State Contest April 17, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 550 students from schools across the state took part in the 2019 National …

Recent Press Releases

November 2019Indiana Historical Society Receives Bey History Award 70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Free Holiday Author Fair IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with More Trees, New Chances to See Them by Night

October 2019IHS Announces Founders Day Honorees IHS Presents Four Indiana Companies with 2019 Centennial Business Awards Indiana Historical Society Receives Best Practices Award

September 2019New IHS Press Book Shares Never-Before-Told Life Story of Martin University Founder Father Boniface Hardin New IHS Exhibit Celebrates Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker

May 2019Indiana Historical Society Announces 2019 Indiana Living Legends IHS Issues Call to Action Ahead of City’s Bicentennial

April 2019IHS Announces 2019 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays More than 500 Students Explore Triumph and Tragedy in History at NHDI State Contest

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday