Elkhart County Historical Museum

About Elkhart County Historical Museum

Collections of local artifacts. Museum tracing Elkhart County heritage with a wide range of historical objects, photos & archives. The museum houses over 30,000 artifacts in its collection, with a research library available by appointment that is searchable through the Elkhart Public Library catalog. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 89 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Use the research library by appointment to dive deep into local history topics like architect E. Hill Turnock's historic homes or your property's backstory. The collection is searchable through Elkhart Public Library catalog, and document copies cost only 10 cents each.
• 💡Bring young children (ages 3-5) to the Curiosity Club programs like the Mail-themed activity ($4/child) for hands-on engagement, or visit during regular hours to find interactive elements set up at kids' eye level in each gallery room.
• 💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring the three galleries in 'Crossroads of Elkhart County' covering paleo people, Native American history, and the industrial era—the museum has 30,000+ artifacts in its collection, so there's substantial content to discover.
• 💡Access the historic image collection through Indiana Memory online before or after your visit to research specific photos or people from Elkhart County's past and extend your learning experience.
• 💬Attend the free special events like 'Who is the River?', 'Creatures of the Night: Coyotes' (ages 12+), or 'Climate and Our Waterways' to supplement your visit at no cost, or try the affordable 'Our Waters Experience' monthly programs ($5/person, free for ages 12 and under).