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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.

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Press Releases (207)

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 …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Black History Month with Virtual Workshop, Special History Happy Hour February 5, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating February as Black History Month with a virtual workshop and a special History …

New County Historians Appointed in Five Indiana Counties January 18, 2021

Five new Indiana county historians have been appointed, in Pulaski, Delaware, Vigo, La Porte and Shelby counties, with their terms …

Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees Winners Announced January 14, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce the winners of its 2020 Festival of Trees holiday exhibit! Visitors were …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 18 January 11, 2021

Pause, reflect and remember Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) hosts …

Recent Press Releases

July 2021Indiana Historical Society Partners with Ted Green Films

June 2021Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana 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

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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