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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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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)

Stuff You Missed in History Class to Record Live Episode at the Indiana Historical Society July 9, 2024

On Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is hosting the popular national podcast Stuff You …

Guests Can Enjoy Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society on July 4th June 28, 2024

On Thursday, July 4, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating Independence Day with a day of free admission, fun …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2024 Indiana Living Legends June 26, 2024

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Sue Ellspermann, Miriam Acevedo Davis, Gary Reynolds and John Thompson are …

Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest June 13, 2024

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards and honors at the National Contest for …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Juneteenth with New Offering, Free Admission on Saturday, June 15 June 10, 2024

In honor of Juneteenth, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will launch a new interactive kiosk dedicated to Indiana African American …

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hoosier Asian Celebrations at Indiana Historical Society May 7, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2024) – The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) commemorates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a …

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