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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)$2 Access Pass HoldersFree Children under 5Free IHS MembersFree Educators and Military Our (FREE) parking lot is located on New York Street a ½ block east of West Street. Free parking with admission.

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Basile History Market

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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 (325)

Time Travel Becomes Possible With Destination Indiana February 24, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society is pleased to introduce Destination Indiana, a programmatic element of the Indiana Experience, a new way …

Fortune History Lab, INvestigation Stations Give More Hands-on Looks at History February 23, 2010

Indianapolis—Whether visitors’ interest is in learning how historians “do” history or how conservators keep the items of the past accessible …

IHS Celebrates Legacy of Musical Son with Cole Porter Room, Anything Goes February 22, 2010

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society will celebrate one of Indiana’s most famous musical sons, Cole Porter, when it introduces the Indiana …

Physical Modifications to History Center Make Indiana Experience Possible February 21, 2010

Indianapolis—As the Indiana Historical Society developed programmatic elements of the Indiana Experience, it also prepared plans for physical modifications to …

Basile History Market, Stardust Terrace Café Expand Hours With Opening of Indiana Experience February 19, 2010

Indianapolis—Beginning March 20, when the Indiana Historical Society launches the Indiana Experience, the Basile History Market and Stardust Terrace Café …

Indiana Experience Adds Extra Value to IHS Membership February 19, 2010

Indianapolis—Beginning March 20, 2010, an Indiana Historical Society membership is more valuable than ever. In addition to existing benefits, IHS …

Recent Press Releases

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 Hundreds of Hoosier Students Deep Dive into History at National History Day in Indiana State Contest

March 2024Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Central Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana Northwest Region Contest Finalists Announced for National History Day in Indiana IPS Region Contest

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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