Michigan City Attractions
Michigan City was founded in 1675 by French explorer Father Jacques Marquette. Today it is a popular summer resort on Lake Michigan.
Barker Mansion
The Barker Mansion is located in Michigan City. This spectacular building was the home of the Barker Family who gained their wealth through the rail car industry. The home has been painstakingly restored over the years and is outfitted in period pieces and furnished in the styles of the 19th Century. The Barker Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
November 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History
The Great Lakes Museum of Military History is located in Michigan City. Here visitors will find a vast collection of military memorabilia including uniforms, weapons, and medals among many other items.
Great Lakes Museum of Military History
360 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City, IN 46360-7502
United States
360 Dunes Plaza
Michigan City, IN 46360-7502
United States
Phone 1 (219) 872-2702
Fax 1 (219) 872-2702
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
