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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 $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.

Our (FREE) parking lot is located on New York Street a ½ block east of West Street. Free parking with admission.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

Chuck Taylor All Star

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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 Cody Mattox at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Cmattox@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

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Dubois County Museum Will Receive Outstanding Historical Organization Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Outstanding Historical Organization Award to the Dubois County Museum at its annual …

Eckhart Public Library Centennial Celebration Committee Will Receive Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award to the Eckhart Public Library …

Evelyn Harper Jackson Will Receive Willard C. Heiss Family History/Genealogy Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Willard C. Heiss Family History/Genealogy Award to Evelyn Harper Jackson of Depauw, …

Greensburg/St. Mary’s Chapter of Little Hoosiers Will Receive Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Indiana History Outstanding Event or Project Award to the Greensburg/St. Mary’s Chapter …

Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation Will Receive Outstanding Historical Organization Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Outstanding Historical Organization Award to the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation at …

Marvin Allen Will Receive Hubert Hawkins History Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Hubert Hawkins History Award to Marvin Allen of Knox, Ind., at its …

Recent Press Releases

April 2025Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at the Indiana Historical Society Indiana Historical Society Premieres Beyond El Barrio

March 2025Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana North Central Region Contest Indiana Historical Society Opens New Exhibit, The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans Hoosier Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana South Central Region Contest

February 2025Local Students Qualify for National History Day® State Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana 2025 Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day® in Indiana Northeast Region Contest IHS Continues to Celebrate Black History Month

January 2025Indiana Historical Society Honors Asian Pacific American History, Art and Culture with Free Event Indiana Historical Society Will Provide $5.6M to Local Historical Organizations through Heritage Support Grants

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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday