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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
Board Room
- Area: 1,387 square feet
- Height: 10 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 68 |
| Classroom | 28 |
| Reception | 100 |
Classroom A & B
- Area: 1,648 square feet
- Height: 10 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 150 |
| Classroom | 70 |
| Reception | 100 |
Cole Porter Room
- Area: 924 square feet
- Height: 10 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 50 |
| Theater | 60 |
| Reception | 75 |
Conference Room
- Area: 333 square feet
- Height: 10 feet
Multi-Purpose Room
- Area: 1,196 square feet
- Height: 10 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| BanquetRounds | 60 |
| Theater | 100 |
| Classroom | 60 |
| Reception | 90 |
Theater
- Area: 3,375 square feet
- Height: 20 feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 300 |
Accessibility Information
Jul 18 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…
This event is currently underway
Jul 18 to Apr 11, 2027
Downtown
Stitching together the story of the United States.Moment by moment and generation by generation, Americans have struggled, persevered, and worked to…
This event is currently underway
Jul 18 to Jan 23, 2027
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
Jul 18
Downtown
Honor the legacies, tributes, and efforts of Hoosier women in times of conflict. In commemoration of the U.S.A’s 250th anniversary, this…
Jul 19
Downtown
In honor of the United States Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) in 2026, the Indiana Historical Society is presenting a series of community…
Jul 30
Downtown
Performance by: Touch of Gras Trio | Country, light rock, vintage oldiesMake music part of your summer rhythm at Concerts on…
Aug 14
Downtown
The Indiana Historical Society is proud to honor Dr. Craig Brater, Don Fischer, John Mutz, and Renee Washington as our 202…
