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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

Plan your visit

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.

Press Releases (344)

Rebecah F. Boyle Will Receive Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year Award December 6, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present its 2010 Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year award to Rebecah F. …

IHS Events and Programs Celebrate Holidays in the Heartland November 26, 2010

Indianapolis—From special events and activities to ongoing seasonal offerings, the Indiana Historical Society offers many opportunities for everyone to get …

Meet Authors, Buy Personalized Gifts at Eighth Annual Holiday Author Fair November 24, 2010

Indianapolis—Holiday shopping for an array of family, loved ones and new friends can be a daunting task, but the Indiana …

IHS Continues Indiana Town Hall Series on Environmental Issues November 11, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will kick off its second of a three-part Indiana Town Hall Series, covering the subject of …

IHS Offers Doughnuts, Coffee, Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day November 1, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society is proud to honor the nation’s veterans by offering them free coffee, doughnuts, parking and admission …

IHS Hosts National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Display, Offers Evaluation of Historic Timepieces October 25, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will host a display of historic timepieces – including clocks and watches with Indiana connections – …

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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Our Hours

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