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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

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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 (347)

IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month February 18, 2025

As February progresses, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) continues to commemorate Black History Month with insightful workshops and programs throughout …

Indiana Historical Society Honors Asian Pacific American History, Art and Culture with Free Event January 15, 2025

In collaboration with the Smithsonian, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to host Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves for a …

Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $5.6M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants January 13, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) Heritage Support Grants, an annual program to bolster historical societies statewide, will continue thanks to …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 20 January 6, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 6, 2025) — In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s service to communities, the Indiana Historical …

Indiana Historical Society Receives $48K+ Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. for America 250 in Indiana Project December 17, 2024

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $48,653 grant from Lilly Endowment …

Indiana Historical Society Receives $48K+ Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. for America 250 in Indiana Project December 3, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 3, 2024) – The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Monroe County New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Posey County New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Wabash County Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society Indiana 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

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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