Getting Here

The Indiana State Archives is currently closed to the public, and many of our staff are working from home. However, we're still available to help with your reference questions. The best way to reach us is via email at arc@iara.in.gov, or you can give us a call at 317-591-5222. As always, you can utilize the Indiana Digital Archives and Research Indiana Catalog from home.

Address

Indiana State Archives
6440 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Map

Directions

From the North
Take I-465 South and exit 40 for 56th Street toward Shadeland Avenue. Use the middle land to follow signs for Shadeland Avenue S/Interstate 465 S. After half a mile, keep right and follow signs for Shadeland Avenue. For 2.6 miles, continue on Shadeland Avenue and turn right onto East 30th Street. Continue west on 30th street for about 0.6 miles and the entrance to our parking lot will be on your right.

From the South
Take I-465 East and take exit 44A for I-70 West toward Indianapolis. Use the middle lane to follow signs for Shadeland Avenue (exit 89). Turn left onto Shadeland Avenue and head north for about three-quarters of a mile. Turn left on East 30th Street. Continue west on 30th street for about 0.6 miles and the entrance to our parking lot will be on your right.

From the East
Take I-70 West toward Indianapolis and take exit 89 for Shadeland Avenue. Use the middle lane to follow signs for Shadeland Avenue. Turn left onto Shadeland Avenue and head north for about three-quarters of a mile. Turn left on East 30th Street. Continue west on 30th street for about 0.6 miles and the entrance to our parking lot will be on your right.

From the West
Take I-70 East toward Indianapolis and take exit 89 for Shadeland Avenue. Use the middle lane to follow signs for Shadeland Avenue. Turn left onto Shadeland Avenue and head north for about three-quarters of a mile. Turn left on East 30th Street. Continue west on 30th street for about 0.6 miles and the entrance to our parking lot will be on your right.

Public Transportation

IndyGo operates bus routes from Julia M. Carson Transit Center, stopping in front of the State Archives. You can plan your trip here.