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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

Chuck Taylor All Star

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Newsroom

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 (343)

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Southeast Region Contest March 20, 2020

Hanover, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

“The Cradle of Recorded Jazz” Brought to Life in New Indiana Historical Society Exhibit March 11, 2020

“You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens March 14 at History Center The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests back in …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest March 9, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

IHS Press Releases Popular History of Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana March 6, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press commemorates the centennial of women receiving the right …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest March 2, 2020

Franklin, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest February 24, 2020

Mishawaka, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025Indiana 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 IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month

January 2025Indiana Historical Society Honors Asian Pacific American History, Art and Culture with Free Event Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $5.6M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 20

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Our Hours

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