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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

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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 $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)

IHS’s Free Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Jam-packed with Programs, Service Opportunities January 13, 2016

Indianapolis-The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will open the doors of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center to celebrate …

New IHS Book, Exhibition Features Five Centuries of Treasures from Map Collection January 12, 2016

Indianapolis-A long-awaited Indiana Historical Society (IHS) project comes together just in time for Indiana's Bicentennial, with the release of a …

IHS Collection Drive Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dedicated to Center Grove Family January 6, 2016

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is partnering up with HealthNet, a local non-profit network of primary care health centers, to …

IHS Named Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution December 7, 2015

Indianapolis-The Indiana Historical Society is proud to announce it joins a leading group of national museums and cultural organizations as …

Author of New Wooden Biography Will Sign Books Downtown April 3 and 4 March 27, 2015

Indianapolis?As Indianapolis prepares to host the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, another milestone approaches—the 40th anniversary of legendary UCLA coach …

As 25th Anniversary Approaches, IHS Honors Ryan White’s Legacy with Book, Event March 20, 2015

Indianapolis—As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death approaches, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will honor his legacy with the release of a …

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