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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

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Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana Experience Admission Free IHS MembersFree Children under 5$9 Adult$8 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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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 Rachel Hill Ponko, director, public relations, at (317) 233-8814 or rhillponko@indianahistory.org for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (138)

Local Bookstores Team Up to Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day April 6, 2017

Indianapolis—Three Indianapolis bookstores are teaming up to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with literary parties. On Saturday, April 29, guests of …

IHS Adds Free Digital Scans to Preservation Week Road Show March 23, 2017

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is expanding its free annual Preservation Week Road Show to include digital scans, in addition …

IHS Offers Free Admission to 16th Annual Circus Day March 23, 2017

Indianapolis—Families can step right up for free admission when the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) continues its circus tradition. On Saturday, …

IHS Tells Largely Forgotten Tale of POWs on Hoosier Home Front February 16, 2017

Indianapolis—In one of the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) most moving You Are There exhibits to date, visitors will be introduced …

Bourbon Tasting, Auction to Benefit IHS Programs February 7, 2017

Indianapolis—For one night only, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is bringing bourbon enthusiasts together for a tasting that features more …

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 …

Recent Press Releases

February 2019IHS to Host Indy’s Premier Bourbon Celebration IHS Press Announces Presidents Day Launch of New Benjamin Harrison Biography

January 2019IHS Issues Call for NHDI Volunteer Judges

December 2018IHS Celebrates a Forerunner of Farm-to-Table Movement

November 2018A Magical Morning: IHS Hosts Sugarplum Breakfast 70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Annual Holiday Author Fair IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with Dozens of New Themes Sure to Delight People of All Ages

October 2018Indiana Historical Society Names New President and CEO IHS Names Author and Former IUPUI Professor Recipient of 2018 Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award

June 2018IHS Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards

April 2018IHS Announces 2018 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays Indiana Historical Society Announces 2018 Indiana Living Legends

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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. Monday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday