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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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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 …

IHS Expands Festival of Trees Holiday Exhibit with More Trees, More Hours November 16, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) annual Festival of Trees holiday exhibit is growing, with more to see and more time …

IHS Presents #BigDrawIndy: Bicentennial Edition October 7, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering free admission and several new art stations for the final year of its …

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June 2026Indiana Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 National History Day® Contest Indiana Airman’s Rare Photographs Capture a Side of Vietnam Most Americans Never Saw

May 2026Meet the IHS 2026 Living Legends: Leaders Who Shaped Indiana and Its Future

April 2026Indiana Historical Society Announces “Freedom’s Framework” Exhibit to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

March 2026South Region Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest North Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest South Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest

February 2026North Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Jasper County Historian, Names Historian Emeritus Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Porter County Historian

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