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Monday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.SundayNoon to 5 p.m.Dec. 16 through 23Open until 8 p.m.Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's DayClosed

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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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Festival of Trees

Indy's Premier Bourbon Celebration

You Are There 1915

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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 Rachel Hill Ponko, director, public relations, at (317) 233-8814 or rhillponko@indianahistory.org for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (157)

70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Annual Holiday Author Fair November 14, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is gearing up to host one of the biggest events in the history of its …

IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with Dozens of New Themes Sure to Delight People of All Ages November 5, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—From classic decor to the downright creative, 80 elaborately decorated trees will soon go on display at the Eugene and …

Indiana Historical Society Names New President and CEO October 31, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society has appointed Jody Blankenship as President and CEO. Blankenship, a long-time leader at some of the …

IHS Names Author and Former IUPUI Professor Recipient of 2018 Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award October 26, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The latest recipient of the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award has contributed to an awareness and …

IHS Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards June 8, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call for award nominations ahead of its annual Founders Day celebrations. The …

IHS Announces 2018 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays April 26, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is pleased to announce the 2018 Concerts on the Canal lineup. The popular summer series …

Recent Press Releases

November 2019Indiana Historical Society Receives Bey History Award 70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Free Holiday Author Fair IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with More Trees, New Chances to See Them by Night

October 2019IHS Announces Founders Day Honorees IHS Presents Four Indiana Companies with 2019 Centennial Business Awards Indiana Historical Society Receives Best Practices Award

September 2019New IHS Press Book Shares Never-Before-Told Life Story of Martin University Founder Father Boniface Hardin New IHS Exhibit Celebrates Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker

May 2019Indiana Historical Society Announces 2019 Indiana Living Legends IHS Issues Call to Action Ahead of City’s Bicentennial

April 2019IHS Announces 2019 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays More than 500 Students Explore Triumph and Tragedy in History at NHDI State Contest

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through 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. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday