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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 $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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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 Natalie Piggush, director of public relations at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Natalie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (325)

History Center to Host Ayres Appreciation Day May 9, 2016

Indianapolis—Decades after closing its doors, L.S. Ayres and Company still holds a special place in the hearts of Hoosiers. Now, …

IHS Announces Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays May 5, 2016

Indianapolis—A popular event is returning to Thursday nights this summer—and it is only getting better. From May 26 through July …

IHS Announces Historic Indy 500 Images Available Online April 25, 2016

Indianapolis—The countdown is on to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is marking …

IHS Opens Registration for Largest Genealogy Conference of Its Kind in the Midwest April 5, 2016

Indianapolis—Early registration is now underway for a premier genealogy event that only comes around every two years. The Indiana Historical …

IHS Celebrates Bicentennial with T.C. Steele Book, Exhibition and Storytelling Event March 31, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) continues the year-long celebration of the 2016 Bicentennial with a look back at Indiana's landscape …

IHS Offers Free Opportunity to Learn the Value of Family Heirlooms March 24, 2016

Indianapolis—Many families have historical objects that are passed down from generation to generation. Now, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is …

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