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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)$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military Free parking with admission in IHS lot off New York Street.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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Chuck Taylor All Star

Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana

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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 Natalie Piggush, director of public relations at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Natalie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (320)

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

May 2024Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hoosier Asian Celebrations at Indiana Historical Society Newest IHS Press Release Tells the Story of How Indiana Became the Crossroads of America

April 2024Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society Hundreds of Hoosier Students Deep Dive into History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

March 2024Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana IPS Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana West Region Contest Judges Needed for Northwest Region of National History Day in Indiana Contest

February 2024New Indiana County Historians Appointed in Greene, Howard, Steuben and Vermillion Counties Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northeast Region Contest

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 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