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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.

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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 Russell at TrendyMinds, at (765) 562-2231 or studio-communications@trendyminds.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

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More Than 400 Indiana Students Shine at National History Day in Indiana State Contest May 5, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 400 students from schools across the state took part in the 2025 National …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2025 Concerts on the Canal April 28, 2025

A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis with a spectacular lineup of entertainers. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Monroe County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Monroe County. New …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Posey County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Posey County. New …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Wabash County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Wabash County. New …

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society April 21, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites book lovers of all ages to enjoy and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, …

Recent Press Releases

February 2026North Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest

November 2025Indiana Historical Society Awards More Than $50,000 in Heritage Support Grants to Local Historical Organizations Will Higgins Honored as Indiana Historical Society’s Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr. Award Winner Indiana Historical Society Announces Annual Award Honorees from Across the State

October 2025Indiana Historical Society Awards More Than $700,000 in Heritage Support Grants to Local Historical Organizations

September 2025Indiana Historical Society to Open New Exhibit, Hoosier Voices from Vietnam

July 2025New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Lake County

June 2025Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $49,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana Students Heading to Nationals for the 2025 National History Day Contest

May 2025Indiana Historical Society Announces 2025 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Asian Fest

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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