Porter County Museum
Address
153 S. Franklin St., Valparaiso, IN 46383
Contact
Phone: (219) 465-3595
About
Once the sheriff’s residence and local jail, the Porter County Museum is now home to North- ern Indiana’s largest collection of area history and treasures. Exhibits are displayed through- out the building and change often—because they’re always finding new artifacts, every trip is a fresh adventure.
What's Nearby
Events:
We Are Porter County Series
Dates: February 13 - October 13, 20155:30 p.m.
"We are Porter County" will highlight the formation of the county from its founding in 1836 to present day.
History of the Railways
Date: Thursday, March 055:30 p.m.
Join representatives from Taltree at the Museum as they discuss this the railroads important history and their own railway garden, one of the largest outdoor railway exhibits in the country. Learn about the history of the railroads, a transportation innovation that transformed American life.
Historic Home Tour
Dates: May 02 - May 03, 2015Call for times
The Porter County Museum will host a historic tour of homes in Porter County. Featuring architectural and oral histories.
PoCo Muse Block Party
Date: Sunday, June 21Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Join friends and neighbors for a cookout on the front lawn of the Porter County Museum. Food, drink, fun, and museum exhibits.
