Indiana Historical Society

450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Historical Society

450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN

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Capacity: 400 people

About Indiana Historical Society

Located on the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis, the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center’s classic décor is perfect for all types of occasions. Our wide variety of rental spaces and access to our free 135-space parking lot means your event will be beautiful and easily accessible for your guests.

Event Pricing

Meeting/Conference Space

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for meetings only

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$250 - $1,000 /event
Pricing for meetings only

$250 - $1,000

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Banquet/Reception Spaces

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for weddings and parties only

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$800 - $5,000 /event
Pricing for weddings and parties only

$800 - $5,000

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Event Spaces

Eli Lilly Hall

Maximum Capacity: 300
General Event Space

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Eli Lilly Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 300

Eli Lilly Hall is the visual centerpiece of the History Center. The classic beauty of its walnut columns, Italian marble floors, four-story vaulted ceilings, hand-blown Venetian glass lights and grand staircase will amaze you and your guests. An ideal location for dinners or award ceremonies, wedding ceremonies and receptions, Lilly Hall seats up to 300 guests or 250 guests with a dance floor. Lilly Hall also includes the second-floor mezzanine, adding additional floor space. It is available for evening events and all day Sundays.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 250 People

Reception
Capacity: 300 People

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Kruse Family Stardust Terrace

Maximum Capacity: 400
General Event Space

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Kruse Family Stardust Terrace

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 400

Located along the downtown Canal Walk, the outdoor terrace creates a scenic and relaxed atmosphere for evening events. With seating for up to 200 guests and standing room for up to 400, the Stardust Terrace is a unique outdoor location for your dinners, wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties. Inside, the adjacent Stardust Terrace Café may also be used for additional space or in case of inclement weather.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 200 People

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

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Mary O’Brien Gibson Boardroom

Maximum Capacity: 64
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Mary O’Brien Gibson Boardroom

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 64

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 30 People

Reception
Capacity: 64 People

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Stardust Terrace Café

Maximum Capacity: 125
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Stardust Terrace Café

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 125

Named for Hoagy Carmichael’s most famous song, Stardust, the Stardust Terrace Café is a wonderful location for evening receptions and dinners. Its twinkling ceiling will make your guests feel as though they are dining or dancing under a starlit sky. With seating for up to 125, your guests will sit among turn-of-the-century streetscape décor. The Stardust Terrace Café opens onto the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace along the Central Canal, making it an ideal location for indoor and outdoor events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 125 People

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Venue Types

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 400
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 18,341

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