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Overview
The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center is home to the Indiana Historical Society. Located in the heart of downtown on the beautiful canal, the History Center offers guests hours of immersive experiences to explore the Hoosier state’s rich and varied history in easy, enjoyable and meaningful ways. There’s always something happening at the Indiana Historical Society! Plan your visit.
Details
- Banquet Capacity 685
Amenities
- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Map
Hours
Indiana Experience and William H. Smith Memorial Library: Open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm<br />Basile History Market: Open Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm<br />Stardust Terrace Cafe: Open Mon.-Sat., 10 am-4 pm<br />The center is closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day.
Meeting Spaces
Atrium
- Area: 10,154 square feet
- Height: 50 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 350 |
| Reception | 900 |
Dining
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 200 |
Galleries
- Area: 11,760 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 150 |
| Reception | 300 |
The Manor
- Area: 1,580 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 100 |
| Theater | 100 |
| Reception | 150 |
Welcome Center
- Area: 15,787 square feet
- Height: 50 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 350 |
| Reception | 800 |
Oct 30 to Nov 1
Downtown
Hungry Hoosiers all over the state have always enjoyed dining out. To showcase some of Indiana’s dining history, the Indiana Historical…
This event is currently underway
Oct 30 to Jun 15, 2026
Downtown
The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans celebrates and showcases the history and importance of interurbans in Indiana.Indiana is as central to the…
This event is currently underway
Oct 30 to Jul 9, 2026
Downtown
The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans celebrates and showcases the history and importance of interurbans in Indiana.Indiana is as central to the…
This event is currently underway
Oct 30 to Jan 22, 2026
Downtown
The Indiana Historical Society is proud to announce its newest exhibit, Hoosier Voices from Vietnam, which shares the history and importance…
This event is currently underway
Nov 14 to Jan 3, 2026
Downtown
This year’s Festival of Trees will feature a winter wonderland of more than 80 trees representing individuals, families and companies from…
Jan 24, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027
Downtown
The Indiana Historical Society is proud to announce its newest exhibit, Hoosier Voices from Vietnam, which shares the history and importance…
