Exhibits

September 30 – November : Traveling Exhibit The Great War: From Ration Lines To the Front Lines! This traveling exhibit by the Indiana Historical Society explores World War I and expands on how the war started, when America entered the war, and how Hoosiers participated in the war effort.

October 1 – November 29: Advertising Exhibit! Before the ads we all see on TV, how were people advertising their businesses in La Porte County? There were certainly familiar methods: radio, print, etc. but, many businesses got creative. Come see some great historic advertisements of the past!

October 21: Historical Society Meeting! Museum Director Danielle Adams will give a program about Victorian mourning. The program will start at 7:00pm at the Museum. All are welcome to attend this free event. Refreshments will be provided.

October 25: Museum Trick or Treat! See the time traveling ghosts at the Museum for a trick or treat from 2:00 to 4:00pm. This is a free event for children of all ages. Only the main floor of the Museum will be open during Trick or Treat. The other floors of the Museum will be closed off.

November 22 : Holiday Artisan Fair! Our fifth annual Holiday Artisan Fair will take place on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Entrance to the fair will be by donation. There will be local artisans offering unique holiday gift items; ornaments, jewelry, wristlets, scarves, original prints and cards, ceramics, pottery, crochet, resin art and more!

Belle Gunness Exhibit

Period Rooms

Kesling Auto Collection

Many Other Exhibits

W.A. Jones Collection

Historic La Porte, Indiana

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