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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.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

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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 Cody Mattox at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Cmattox@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (343)

IHS Issues Call for NHDI Volunteer Judges January 31, 2017

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call for volunteer judges to take part in the 2017 National History …

Last Chance to Celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial with You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation January 13, 2017

Indianapolis—Indiana's Bicentennial year is in the books, but there is still time to visit the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) interactive …

New IHS Exhibit Commemorates 100th Anniversary of U.S. Entry into WWI January 11, 2017

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I with a new …

IHS Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy with a Free Day of Fun, Reflection and Service January 9, 2017

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on …

IHS Announces Plans for Indiana’s 200th Birthday Celebration November 25, 2016

Indianapolis—On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is marking Statehood Day with a 200th birthday bash featuring hands-on …

IHS’s Holiday Author Fair Offers Free Access to Award-Winning Authors, Festival of Trees November 18, 2016

Indianapolis—This year, the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) free annual Holiday Author Fair features award-winning authors, buzzed-about "it" titles and an …

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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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