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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 $5 Everyone$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

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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 Tiffany Whisner, vice president public relations, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2448 or twhisner@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (207)

“An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor November 5, 2020

“An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” is the latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press. The book …

Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees October 27, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce the 2020 Founders Day Award honorees. Each year, the Founders Day …

Indiana Historical Society Provides Another $2.5 Million to Local Historical Organizations through Latest Heritage Support Grants September 30, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society recently announced its support of more than 30 local historical societies and organizations from around the …

IHS Press Releases Young Adult Novel About Shaker Teen During the Civil War September 25, 2020

The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press is a young adult novel about a Shaker teen during …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Indianapolis Bicentennial with New Exhibit September 18, 2020

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) celebrates the Indianapolis bicentennial with a new exhibit inviting guests to step back in time …

Several Hoosier Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana August 5, 2020

A host of local organizations are joining together to present the Suffrage Centennial Block Party, a celebration of the 100th …

Recent Press Releases

July 2021Indiana Historical Society Partners with Ted Green Films

June 2021Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana Historical Society Announces 2021 Concerts on the Canal Lineup and Free Admission Thursdays Indiana Historical Society Summer Youth Book Club Highlights Underground Railroad in Indiana Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Summer with Special $5 Admission Deals

May 2021New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Henry County Indiana Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards Indiana Historical Society Celebrates the History, Impact of Title IX with New Exhibit More Than 300 Students Focus on Communication in History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

April 2021Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana North Region Contest

March 2021New County Historians Appointed in Four Indiana Counties Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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