Welcome to the site of the La Porte County Historical Society Museum! We hope you enjoy your tour and will consider attending in person when you can! La Porte County is rich in history and the wonderful museum reflects that. The La Porte County Historical Society Museum hosts many events and exhibits each year; from re-enacting the Civil War to filling an acre of land with old cars, permanent exhibits to special current exhibits, there is something for everyone!
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La Porte County Historical Society Museum
Exhibit & Event Information -
Every Year the Museum hosts an Historic Car Show,
Indiana Historical Society Traveling Exhibits,
and Many More Events and Exhibits -
Time Travelers Wanted:
Take A Trip Back Through History with Us
Time Travelers Wanted:

Belle Gunness Exhibit

Period Rooms

Kesling Auto Collection

Many Other Exhibits

W.A. Jones Collection

Historic La Porte, Indiana
Events & Announcements
The Museum, as a La Porte County building, is closed to the public due to COVID-19 until further notice. For updates or questions, please check our Facebook page, call 219-324-6767, or email us at [email protected]
2021 Calendars Now Available!
The 2021 La Porte County Historical Society Calendar is now available for purchase! As the Museum is now closed due to COVID-19, please contact the Museum to purchase the calendar at [email protected] or call 219-324-6767. It is available for a reduced price of $10.00 each.
This year’s 2021 Calendar theme is “The Museum as Interpreted by Land of Lakes Art Alliance.” Land of Lakes Art Alliance artists have interpreted different items in the Museum. Each page contains the artwork, information about the artifact, and other interesting historical tidbits! The exceptional cover is a painting of The Kesling Building by artist Peggy Michaels.
Thank you for your support for this annual fundraiser!
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623 State Street
La Porte, IN 46350
219-380-5424
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512 Andrew Ave.
La Porte, IN 46350
219-362-3310
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