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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

Plan your visit

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

Chuck Taylor All Star

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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 Releases Letters of Love and War September 8, 2021

In “25 Sugarland Road: Letters of Love and War, 1943-1945,” the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press, …

New Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society Looks at the Legends Behind the Hoosier State August 31, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS)’s newest exhibit, Indiana Lore: Tracing the Roots of Indiana’s Tall Tales, is now open at …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Indiana Living Legends August 25, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce A’Lelia Bundles, Albert Chen, Joseph and Sarah Ellen Mamlin, and Cynthia …

Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $500,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants August 17, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) recently announced its support of 18 local historical societies and organizations representing 15 Indiana counties. The …

Indiana Historical Society Hosts 2021 Lacy Family Distinguished Lecturer with Joshua A. Thompson August 4, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to host historian and musician Joshua A. Thompson as part of the Lacy …

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 …

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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Our Hours

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