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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)$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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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

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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 Cody Mattox at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Cmattox@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (343)

IHS Will Honor Indiana Living Legends at Gala June 16, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce that director David Anspaugh, writer Angelo Pizzo, Indianapolis Colts president Bill …

IHS’s You Are There 1920: Busted! Prohibition Enforced Now Open May 31, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society takes guests back to a headline-making prohibition bust with its latest addition to Indiana Experience, You …

Hornet Little Hoosiers of Rossville Elementary Receive 2011 John H. Holliday Award May 18, 2011

Indianapolis— The annual John H. Holliday Award for 2011 has been given to the Rossville Elementary Indiana Junior Historical Society …

IHS Accepts Seven-Year Agreement with Weaver Family to Occupy, Manage Twin Oaks May 12, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) announced today that it has accepted a seven-year contract from property owners William and Laura …

IHS Accepts Seven-Year Agreement with Weaver Family to Occupy, Manage Twin Oaks May 10, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) announced today that it has accepted a seven-year contract from property owners William and Laura …

IHS Press Announces Release of For Duty and Destiny: The Life and Civil War Diary of William Taylor Stott, Hoosier Soldier and Educator May 5, 2011

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society Press is proud to announce the release of For Duty and Destiny: The Life and Civil …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio

March 2025Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana North Central Region Contest Indiana Historical Society Opens New Exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans Hoosier Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana South Central Region Contest

February 2025Local Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana 2025 Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana Northeast Region Contest IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month

January 2025Indiana Historical Society Honors Asian Pacific American History, Art and Culture with Free Event Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $5.6M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 20

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday