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Monday, Wednesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.SundayNoon to 5 p.m.

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

Indiana Experience Admission Free IHS MembersFree Children under 5$9 Adult$8 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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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 (134)

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 …

New IHS Exhibit Explores the Life and Legacy of Colonel Eli Lilly September 21, 2016

Indianapolis—This Bicentennial year, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is using its award-winning You Are There series to pull back the …

New IHS Exhibit Highlights High School Hoops History September 21, 2016

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) newest exhibit celebrates one of Indiana's favorite pastimes—basketball. The six-week exhibit, The Hoosier Hardwood Photo …

IHS’s Indiana Bicentennial Train Celebrates State’s 200th Birthday at Indiana State Fair July 25, 2016

Indianapolis—This Bicentennial year, the Indiana Historical Society's (IHS's) Indiana Bicentennial Train will be available to a statewide audience of Hoosiers. …

Recent Press Releases

November 2018A Magical Morning: IHS Hosts Sugarplum Breakfast 70+ Authors Taking Part in IHS’s Annual Holiday Author Fair IHS’s Festival of Trees Returns with Dozens of New Themes Sure to Delight People of All Ages

October 2018Indiana Historical Society Names New President and CEO IHS Names Author and Former IUPUI Professor Recipient of 2018 Eli Lilly Lifetime Achievement Award

June 2018IHS Seeks Nominations for Annual Founders Day Awards

April 2018IHS Announces 2018 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays Indiana Historical Society Announces 2018 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Students Bring Conflict and Compromise to State History Contest

March 2018New IHS Exhibit Tackles Indy Football History

June 2017Indiana Historical Society Will Honor 2017 Indiana Living Legends at Gala

May 2017IHS Announces 2017 Concerts on the Canal Lineup, Free Admission Thursdays

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 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
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday