Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis

Name: Indiana Historical Society
Address: 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, 46202-3269, United States
Telephone: +1 317-232-1882

#39 among attractions in Indianapolis

Museum, History museum

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Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis

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The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller". It is housed in the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center at 450 West Ohio Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, in The Canal and White River State Park Cultural District, neighboring the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art. In 2019, the center hosted 112,732 visitors. The Indiana Historical Society is the oldest state historical society west of the Allegheny Mountains. ()

Coordinates: 39°46'14"N, 86°9'58"W

Address

450 W Ohio StDowntown Indianapolis (Canal and White River State Park District)Indianapolis 46202-3269 United States

Contact

+1 317-232-1882

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Indiana Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Victory Field, Indiana University Natatorium.

0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
13 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
~890 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Victory Field, Indianapolis
12 min walk • Victory Field, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a quintessential American ballpark that beckons baseball enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. This modern facility, known for its classic charm and fan-friendly atmosphere, serves as the home of the...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
13 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
~1210 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
6 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
~1730 ftSW
Park
White River State Park, Indianapolis
9 min walk • White River State Park is an urban park in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Situated along the eastern and western banks of its namesake White River, the park covers 267 acres.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
11 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~1690 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis
9 min walk • The NCAA Hall of Champions is an interactive museum and part of a three-building complex that houses a conference center and the corporate headquarters of both the National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Federation of State High School Associations in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
~1760 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~950 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Bethel A.M.E. Church, known in its early years as Indianapolis Station or the Vermont Street Church, is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized in 1836, it is the city's oldest African-American congregation.
~180 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
1 min walk • Indiana 9/11 Memorial is a memorial in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to those killed in the September 11 attacks. It was begun early in 2010 as a grassroots effort.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Indiana Historical Society open?

Indiana Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Indiana Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis (1 min walk), Indiana Government Center North, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Indiana State Library, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Military Park, Indianapolis (4 min walk).

How to get to Indiana Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indiana Historical Society:

Bus

Indianapolis Union Station (17 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (18 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (17 min walk)
Indiana University/Riley (19 min walk)