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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 $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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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 Charlie McAtee, vice president, Coles Marketing, at (317) 343-2441 or Charlie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high resolution images.

Press Releases (192)

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest March 9, 2020

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

IHS Press Releases Popular History of Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote in Indiana March 6, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — The latest release from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) Press commemorates the centennial of women receiving the right …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana South Region Contest March 2, 2020

Franklin, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest February 24, 2020

Mishawaka, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History …

Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northeast Region Contest February 18, 2020

Fort Wayne, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National …

Indiana Historical Society Introduces Exhibit Celebrating the Contributions of Hoosier Women February 6, 2020

“Be Heard: Women’s Voices in Indiana” open now through April 18 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to …

Recent Press Releases

January 2021New County Historians Appointed in Five Indiana Counties Indiana Historical Society’s Festival of Trees Winners Announced Indiana Historical Society Celebrates MLK Day with Free Admission on Monday, Jan. 18

December 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Recipients of Heritage Support Grants to be Awarded in 2021 Indiana Historical Society’s Stardust Terrace Café by Jonathan Byrd’s Offers Special Holiday Menu IHS Press Releases Bicentennial History of the Meridian Street Methodist Church Indiana Historical Society’s Popular Holiday Author Fair Goes Virtual

November 2020Indiana Historical Society Transports Users Back in Time with Augmented Reality App Two Ways to Enjoy This Year’s Indiana Historical Society Festival of Trees “An Examined Life: The John Mutz Story” from IHS Press Chronicles Life of Former Indiana Lieutenant Governor

October 2020Indiana Historical Society Announces Founders Day Honorees

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

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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. 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. Tuesday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday