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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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Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month at the Indiana Historical Society September 5, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 9, 2024) – The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating the rich history of Latino and Hispanic culture …

Stuff You Missed in History Class to Record Live Episode at the Indiana Historical Society July 9, 2024

On Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is hosting the popular national podcast Stuff You …

Guests Can Enjoy Free Admission to the Indiana Historical Society on July 4th June 28, 2024

On Thursday, July 4, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating Independence Day with a day of free admission, fun …

Indiana Historical Society Announces 2024 Indiana Living Legends June 26, 2024

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is proud to announce Sue Ellspermann, Miriam Acevedo Davis, Gary Reynolds and John Thompson are …

Indiana Students Receive Special Awards, Honors at National History Day Contest June 13, 2024

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces several Indiana students received special awards and honors at the National Contest for …

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Juneteenth with New Offering, Free Admission on Saturday, June 15 June 10, 2024

In honor of Juneteenth, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) will launch a new interactive kiosk dedicated to Indiana African American …

Recent Press Releases

May 2026Meet the IHS 2026 Living Legends: Leaders Who Shaped Indiana and Its Future

April 2026Indiana Historical Society Announces “Freedom’s Framework” Exhibit to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

March 2026South Region Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest North Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest South Central Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest

February 2026North Indiana Students Advance to 2026 National History Day in Indiana State Contest Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Jasper County Historian, Names Historian Emeritus Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Porter County Historian

November 2025Indiana Historical Society Awards More Than $50,000 in Heritage Support Grants to Local Historical Organizations Will Higgins Honored as Indiana Historical Society’s Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr. Award Winner Indiana Historical Society Announces Annual Award Honorees from Across the State

October 2025Indiana Historical Society Awards More Than $700,000 in Heritage Support Grants to Local Historical Organizations

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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