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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.

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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 pr@trendyminds.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

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New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Posey County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Posey County. New …

New Indiana County Historian Appointed in Wabash County April 22, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is excited to announce that a new Indiana county historian has been appointed in Wabash County. New …

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society April 21, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites book lovers of all ages to enjoy and celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, …

Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio April 15, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society invites you to a special evening of celebrating Hoosier Latino history with the premiere of the …

Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana North Central Region Contest March 19, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana …

Indiana Historical Society Opens New Exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans March 17, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society is proud to announce its newest exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans, which will celebrate the …

Recent Press Releases

June 2026Indiana Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 National History Day® Contest Indiana Airman’s Rare Photographs Capture a Side of Vietnam Most Americans Never Saw

May 2026Meet the IHS 2026 Living Legends: Leaders Who Shaped Indiana and Its Future

April 2026Indiana Historical Society Announces “Freedom’s Framework” Exhibit to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

March 2026South Region Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest North Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest South Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest

February 2026North Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Jasper County Historian, Names Historian Emeritus Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Porter County Historian

November 2025Indiana Historical Society Awards More Than $50,000 in Heritage Support Grants to Local Historical Organizations Will Higgins Honored as Indiana Historical Society’s Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr. Award Winner

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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