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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 $13 Adult$12 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military 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 Charlie McAtee, vice president, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2441 or Charlie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (192)

More Than 400 Students Break Barriers in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest May 1, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 469 students from schools across the state took part in the …

Indiana Historical Society Offers Free Virtual Resources and E-Learning Opportunities March 31, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — Want to dig into Indiana’s history from the comfort of your home? Now you can! The Indiana Historical …

Indiana Historical Society Launches Collecting Initiative to Document COVID-19 in Indiana March 25, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching a collecting initiative to document the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Southwest Region Contest March 20, 2020

Evansville, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Southeast Region Contest March 20, 2020

Hanover, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day …

“The Cradle of Recorded Jazz” Brought to Life in New Indiana Historical Society Exhibit March 11, 2020

“You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens March 14 at History Center The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests back in …

Recent Press Releases

January 2021New County Historians Appointed in Five Indiana Counties Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees Winners Announced Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 18

December 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Recipients of Heritage Support Grants to be Awarded in 2021 Indiana Historical Society’s Stardust Terrace Café by Jonathan Byrd’s Offers Special Holiday Menu IHS Press Releases Bicentennial History of the Meridian Street Methodist Church Indiana Historical Society’s Popular Holiday Author Fair Goes Virtual

November 2020Indiana Historical Society Transports Users Back in Time with Augmented Reality App Two Ways to Enjoy This Year’s Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees “An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor

October 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees

September 2020Indiana Historical Society Provides Another $2.5 Million to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam 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 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday