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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 |
Accessibility Information
Apr 30 to Jul 9
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
Apr 30 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
May 6
Downtown
Food is a universal connector. It connects us to each other, reminds us of our past, and introduces us to new…
May 9
Downtown
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month at Asian Fest!Experience Asia's culture, arts, music, henna, and food. Attend free health fairs…
May 16
Downtown
Throughout history, dogs have been trained to complete a variety of tasks to assist their human handlers. Even during the Vietnam…
Jun 20
Downtown
Join us for a special Free Juneteenth Celebration Day at the museum as we honor freedom, resilience, and the rich contributions…
Jul 4
Downtown
Looking to escape the heat this 4th of July? Come chill out with the Indiana Historical Society and help us celebrate…
