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Five Points Fire Station Museum
The Historic Five Points Fire Station in Lafayette was built in 1922 and remained in use for almost 80 years. The building was restored to resemble a 1937 station, featuring an Arhnens-Fox fire truck that once took firefighters to fires. Also inside is an assortment of pictures, newspaper clipping and other local artifacts that detail Lafayette's fire history.
Address: 1511 Main St. Lafayette IN USA 47901
 1 765 429-1046
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The Fort Wayne Museum of Art features a permanent collection that includes more than 1,300 pieces dating back to the 19th century. The museum's primary focus is on American and European paintings, works on paper and sculptures. Works in the changing exhibitions include mainly comtemporary artworks.
Address: 311 East Main Street Fort Wayne IN 46802
 Send an Email 1 219 422-6467
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Home to the Tippecanoe County Historical Museum, the Moses Fowler House is an example of Gothic Revival architecture. The house was built between 1851 and 1852 by a leading merchant and cattleman and reflects the upper-class life of the 19th century. Tour the home to see the period home decor, as well as a collection of local artifacts. These are arranged by appointment.
Address: 909 South St. Lafayette IN USA 47901
1 765 476-8411
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The Hannah Lindhal Children's museum features educational exhibits that focus on culture, nature and history. On display visitors will find various Native American artifacts, a Conestoga wagon, an 1800s representation of Mishawaka, and a tradtitional Japanese house and garden.
Address: 1402 South Main Street Mishawaka IN 46544
Send an Email 1 219 254-4540
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The Snite Museum of Art was opened on the campus of Notre Dame in 1980. Today the museum is home to more than 20,000 pieces in a variety of mediums.
Address: University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IN 46556-0368
1 219 631-5466
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The History Center Fort Wayne
Located in the historic building that was previously the Fort Wayne City Hall, the History Center attempts to preserve the history of the Fort Wayne and Allen County areas. Through interactive learning stations visitors can gain a perspective of the area's rich history.
Address: 302 East Berry Street Fort Wayne IN USA 46802
Send an Email (4) 1 260 426-2882
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Experience The Lincoln Museum's award-winning permanent exhibit, "Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment", which includes 4 theaters and 11 exhibit galleries featuring hundreds of
artifacts and images from Lincoln's era.
Visit the Lower Level Gallery for changing exhibits. Mon.- Sat. 10a-5p. Sun 1p-5p.
Address: 200 East Berry Street Fort Wayne IN 46802
Send an Email (3) 1 260 455-3864
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This children’s museum features over 20 hand-on activity stations designed to educate children on how the brain and body functions. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays noon-5pm.
Address: 111 Jefferson St. South Bend IN USA 46601-1993
1 574 287-5437
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The Studebaker National Museum houses a collection of more than 70 unique vehicles that were once owned by the Studebaker Corporation. The collection ranges from President Lincoln's carriage and a 1928 Commander Roadster to a farm wagon. Also located in the museum is an Archive Center.
Address: 525 South Main Street South Bend IN 46601
1 219 235-9714
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Marking the spot where Native American and early settlers fought over the fertile lands in central Indiana, the Tippecanoe Battlefield contains a museum filled with information on the battle and artifacts from European and Native American cultures. Also on the grounds are hiking trails, a nature center, picnic areas and a gift shop.
Address: 200 Battle Ground Ave Battle Ground IN USA 47920
1 765 476-8411
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The Purdue Black Cultural Center contains a variety of artifacts relating to the African-American cultures, including a library and an art collection. The building is open on weekdays throughout the year: September through April from 8am to 10pm and during the summer from 8am to 5pm.
Address: 1100 3rd St. West Lafayette IN USA 47906
1 765 496-6660
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Situated on the Wabash River, Historic Prophetstown details local history through its natural and reconstructed areas. Learn about the Native American people at the replicated Woodland Village, which boasts wigwams, a medicine lodge, a cooking shelter and other structures. Farm life during the 1920s is shown at the Wabash Living History Farm through an assortment of machines, buildings and animals. This historic site is found in the Prophetstown State Park, between Lafayette and Battle Ground.
Address: 3549 Prophetstown Rd Battle Ground IN USA 47920
1 765 567-4700
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The Northern Indiana Center for History features a variety of exhibits that focus on the history of Northern Indiana, specifically the history of St. Joseph Valley. The site includes Voyages Gallery (which houses nine galleries outlining the history of the area), Kidsfirst Children's Museum, the 38-room Copshaholm mansion and a cottage that reflects a workers' home.
Address: 808 West Washington South Bend IN 46601
1 219 235-9664
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