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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 $15 Adults$14 Seniors (60 and over)$5 Youth (ages 5 through 17)$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military 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 Piggush, director of public relations at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Natalie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

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IHS Expands Festival of Trees Holiday Exhibit with More Trees, More Hours November 16, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) annual Festival of Trees holiday exhibit is growing, with more to see and more time …

IHS Presents #BigDrawIndy: Bicentennial Edition October 7, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering free admission and several new art stations for the final year of its …

New IHS Exhibit Explores the Life and Legacy of Colonel Eli Lilly September 21, 2016

Indianapolis—This Bicentennial year, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is using its award-winning You Are There series to pull back the …

New IHS Exhibit Highlights High School Hoops History September 21, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) newest exhibit celebrates one of Indiana's favorite pastimes—basketball. The six-week exhibit, The Hoosier Hardwood Photo …

IHS’s Indiana Bicentennial Train Celebrates State’s 200th Birthday at Indiana State Fair July 25, 2016

Indianapolis—This Bicentennial year, the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) Indiana Bicentennial Train will be available to a statewide audience of Hoosiers. …

Last Chance to Celebrate Iconic History with IHS Exhibit You Are There: That Ayres Look July 19, 2016

Indianapolis—It is the end of an era at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Saturday, Aug. 6, marks …

Recent Press Releases

July 2024Stuff You Missed in History Class to Record Live Episode at the Indiana Historical Society

June 2024Guests Can Enjoy Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society on July 4th Indiana Historical Society Announces 2024 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Juneteenth with New Offering, Free Admission on Saturday, June 15

May 2024Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hoosier Asian Celebrations at Indiana Historical Society Newest IHS Press Release Tells the Story of How Indiana Became the Crossroads of America

April 2024Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society Hundreds of Hoosier Students Deep Dive into History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

March 2024Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana IPS Region Contest

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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