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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.

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Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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The Electric Railway

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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)

IHS Launches Faces in the Crowd: Indiana and the Political Process into Statewide Travel August 16, 2010

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

IHS Press Announces Release of Maria’s Journey August 16, 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 announce the …

IHS Press Announces Release of Indiana: One Pint at a Time July 12, 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 announce the …

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 …

Recent Press Releases

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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