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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)$2 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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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 Natalie Piggush, director of public relations at Coles Marketing, at (317) 571-0051 or Natalie@colesmarketing.com for assistance, including high-resolution images.

Press Releases (329)

IHS Presents Midwestern Roots 2010: Family History and Genealogy Conference May 28, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Lamb, Media Relations Manager (317) 232-1878 or alamb@indianahistory.org Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will present Midwestern Roots …

IHS Press Announces Release of Murder in their Hearts: The Fall Creek Massacre May 17, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Lamb, Media Relations Manager (317) 232-1878 or alamb@indianahistory.org Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society Press is proud to …

IHS Will Honor 2010 Indiana Living Legends at Gala May 10, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society is pleased to announce the list of individuals who will be named Indiana Living Legends in …

Concerts on the Canal Back in Full Swing at History Center May 7, 2010

Indianapolis—Downtown Indianapolis offers visitors a wide variety of food, music and outdoor entertainment options…why not enjoy all three with the …

IHS Press Announces Release of “Fighter Pilot: The World War II Career of Alex Vraciu” May 3, 2010

Indianapolis-The Indiana Historical Society Press is proud to announce the release of "Fighter Pilot: The World War II Career of …

Funding Opportunities Available for Sharing Hoosier History Through Stories April 28, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Lamb, Media Relations Manager (317) 232-1878 or alamb@indianahistory.org Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society and Storytelling Arts of …

Recent Press Releases

November 2024Indiana Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Tradition The Festival of Trees – Tickets on Sale Now!Indiana Historical Society Announces Annual Award Honorees from Across the State

September 2024Newest IHS Press Release Highlights the Lost-to-Memory People, Places and Culture of Indianapolis Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Indiana Historical Society

July 2024Stuff You Missed in History Class to Record Live Episode at the Indiana Historical Society

June 2024Guests Can Enjoy Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society on July 4th Indiana Historical Society Announces 2024 Indiana Living Legends Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Juneteenth with New Offering, Free Admission on Saturday, June 15

May 2024Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hoosier Asian Celebrations at Indiana Historical Society Newest IHS Press Release Tells the Story of How Indiana Became the Crossroads of America

April 2024Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society

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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