All items displayed have been donated with the stipulation that they are connected in some way with the history of La Porte County. No items are displayed on loan. This museum displays thousands of objects, including displays of antique toys, dolls, coins, cameras, glassware, natural history, geology, two operating model railroads, early radios, 35 antique cars including a Duesenberg, 2 Cords, Studebakers, a rare Tucker, Auburns, and more. 14 'period' rooms depict a pioneer log cabin, Victorian parlor and dining room, 1920's kitchen and living room, General Store, One-Room Schoolhouse, and others.

We have a considerable archival collection of La Porte County related documents and printed material. We have a library for researchers focusing on La Porte County information. We have a small Indiana collection and surrounding counties.

We offer guided tours to school groups and any organization wishing to participate. Our educational materials are not loaned out--they may be used onsite. At each of the Society's meetings (8 a year) the program is of an historical nature. These are open to the general public.

The museum is a project of the La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. which was established in 1906. A 12-person board of directors is responsible for the function of the Society and its Museum.

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False