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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 $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17$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

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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 Charlie McAtee, vice president, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2441 or Charlie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (192)

IHS Press Releases Young Adult Novel About Shaker Teen During the Civil War September 25, 2020

The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press is a young adult novel about a Shaker teen during …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Indianapolis Bicentennial with New Exhibit September 18, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the Indianapolis bicentennial with a new exhibit inviting guests to step back in time …

Several Hoosier Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana August 5, 2020

A host of local organizations are joining together to present the Suffrage Centennial Block Party, a celebration of the 100th …

“Project Take a Stand” Expands Indiana Historical Society’s Collecting of African American History in Indiana July 16, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching “Project Take a Stand: Listening to the Voices of Protest,” expanding its collecting …

Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest June 24, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards at the National Contest for the National …

Bring Your Own Beverage to Indiana Historical Society’s History Happy Hours May 19, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — Stay connected to the stories of the Hoosier state while you’re sheltering at home. Join the Indiana Historical …

Recent Press Releases

January 2021New County Historians Appointed in Five Indiana Counties Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees Winners Announced Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 18

December 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Recipients of Heritage Support Grants to be Awarded in 2021 Indiana Historical Society’s Stardust Terrace Café by Jonathan Byrd’s Offers Special Holiday Menu IHS Press Releases Bicentennial History of the Meridian Street Methodist Church Indiana Historical Society’s Popular Holiday Author Fair Goes Virtual

November 2020Indiana Historical Society Transports Users Back in Time with Augmented Reality App Two Ways to Enjoy This Year’s Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees “An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor

October 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees

September 2020Indiana Historical Society Provides Another $2.5 Million to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants

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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. Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam 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 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday