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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 Adults$12 Seniors (60 and over)$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 Tiffany Whisner, vice president public relations, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2448 or twhisner@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (213)

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Henry County May 26, 2021

Darrel Radford has been appointed the new county historian in Henry County. Radford replaces Richard Ratcliff, who retired earlier this …

Indiana Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards May 19, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is seeking nominations for eight annual awards given out at the Founders Day Dinner each …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates the History, Impact of Title IX with New Exhibit May 14, 2021

One of the landmarks for ending discrimination based on sex in the U.S. education system came with the signing of …

More Than 300 Students Focus on Communication in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest May 11, 2021

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 302 students from schools across the state took part in the 2021 National …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana North Region Contest April 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the …

New County Historians Appointed in Four Indiana Counties March 31, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2021) — Four new Indiana county historians have been appointed in Clinton, Lake, Posey and Warrick counties, …

Recent Press Releases

October 2021Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees IHS Press Releases Life of Frank Virgil Dudley, Painter of the Dunes

September 2021IHS Press Releases Letters of Love and War

August 2021New Exhibit at Indiana Historical Society Looks at the Legends Behind the Hoosier State Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Historical Society Provides More Than $500,000 to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Hosts 2021 Lacy Family Distinguished Lecturer with Joshua A. Thompson

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

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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