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Outside View of the Indiana Historical Society Building

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Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Indiana Experience Admission Free IHS MembersFree Children under 5$9 Adult$8 Seniors 60 and older$5 Youth ages 5 through 17 Free parking with admission in lot off New York.

Shopping and dining

Basile History Market

Stardust Terrace Café

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Teacher Conference

Indianapolis Colts: The Exhibit

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You Are There

Floor Plans

Canal Level

Main Level

Second Level

Fourth Level

Step back in time

Step into another era in our You Are There exhibition series. Historic photographs are brought to life three-dimensionally, right down to the actors playing the people in – and around – the images. Become part of the story and see, hear and touch history because … You Are There.

Thanks to Deering Cleaners for generously taking excellent care of our costumes.

You Are There 1863: Letter Home from Gettysburg

His words brought the battlefield to life.

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You Are There 1839: Religion and the Divided Frontier

A pioneer preacher shakes things up.

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Our Hours

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. Monday through SaturdayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday