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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)$2 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.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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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 (329)

Indiana Historical Society and IHS Senior Archivist Win 2016 AASLH Awards of Merit June 20, 2016

NASHVILLE—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and Wilma Gibbs Moore, …

Indiana Historical Society Announces Bicentennial-year Living Legends June 9, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces its 2016 Indiana Living Legends. This year, IHS honors former Indiana Governor and …

IHS Launches New LGBT Traveling Exhibit May 17, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will mark Circle City IN Pride Week (June 4-11) with the public debut of its …

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher, Historian or Organization for IHS’s Founders Day Awards May 11, 2016

Indianapolis—Honor your favorite history teacher, historian or organization by nominating them for one of eight awards given out during the …

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 …

Recent Press Releases

November 2024Indiana Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Tradition The Festival of Trees – Tickets on Sale Now!Indiana Historical Society Announces Annual Award Honorees from Across the State

September 2024Newest IHS Press Release Highlights the Lost-to-Memory People, Places and Culture of Indianapolis Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Indiana Historical Society

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

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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