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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 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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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.

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IHS, Hoosier Heritage Alliance Receive IMLS “Connecting to Collections” Implementation Grant May 3, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Hoosier Heritage Alliance (HHA) have received an Institute of Museum and Library Services …

IHS Hosts The Six Phases of African-American Genealogy with Renowned Genealogist April 20, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will offer a one-time class with internationally-known genealogist Tony Burroughs called The Six Phases of African-American …

IHS Concerts on the Canal Series Is Back in Full Swing at History Center April 6, 2011

Indianapolis—Downtown Indianapolis offers visitors a wide variety of food, music and outdoor entertainment options…why not enjoy all three with the …

Indiana Historical Society Offers Free Admission for 10th Annual Circus Day March 24, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will celebrate its popular 10th Annual Circus Day by offering free admission to the event, as …

IHS Press Announces Release of Justices of the Indiana Supreme Court March 22, 2011

Indianapolis— The Indiana Historical Society Press is proud to announce the release of Justices of the Indiana Supreme Court. Edited …

IHS Press Announces Release of Nature’s Storyteller: The Life of Gene Stratton-Porter March 22, 2011

Indianapolis— The Indiana Historical Society Press is proud to announce the release of Nature’s Storyteller: The Life of Gene Stratton-Porter. …

Recent Press Releases

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 Hundreds of Hoosier Students Deep Dive into History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

March 2024Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana IPS Region Contest

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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