Museums and Historic Sites of Elkhart County

Bonneyville Mill is located at 53373 County Road 131 in Bristol, Indiana. Escape the pressures of the twenty-first century and step back to the rustic charm of Indiana’s oldest continuously operating gristmill. Established in the mid 183... Read more

The Elkhart County Historical Museum is located at 304 Vistula Street in Bristol, Indiana. Enjoy exhibits, hands-on programs, and an on-site research library at this historic school building turned history center.  Come visit! The Elkhart ... Read more

The Elkhart Environmental Center is located at 1717 East Lusher Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana. Step into the natural world through educational offerings, Envirokids programs, and riverside walking trails.  Come visit! The Elkhart Environmenta... Read more

ETHOS is located at 1025 N Michigan St, in Elkhart, Indiana. ETHOS is an acronym for Encouraging Technology and Hands-On Science. ETHOS offers access to learning tools, events, and activities that steer kids to learning (and loving) scienc... Read more

The Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum is located at 58005 County Road 105 in Elkhart, Indiana. Bring out your inner super hero with seventy years of comic books, animation art, toys, television props, and memorabilia.  Visit hallofheroesmu... Read more

The Havilah Beardsley House is located at 102 West Beardsley Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana. Get a glimpse of Elkhart’s entrepreneurial spirit at the 1848 home of city founder Havilah Beardsley.  Come visit! The Havilah Beardsley House is op... Read more

The Jimtown Historical Museum is located at 59710 County Road 3 in Elkhart, Indiana. Explore life on the farm at the turn of the nineteenth century at this restored Queen Anne-style farmhouse museum.  Call 574-206-4923 or find us on Facebo... Read more

  The Midwest Museum of American Art is located at 429 South Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. See ‘The Story of American Art’ unfold in over 200 important works including the original painting by Grant Wood, the largest signed & ... Read more

The National New York Central Railroad Museum is located at 721 South Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. Recapture the glory days when America’s railroads were symbols of progress and prosperity.  Come visit! The National New York Central ... Read more

The RV/Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame Museum is located at 21565 Executive Parkway in Elkhart, Indiana. The RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum displays vintage RVs dating back to the years before World War I. Its archival library holds nearly twe... Read more

Ruthmere Mansion is located at 302 East Beardsley Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana. Tour beautifully appointed rooms, a world-class art collection, and manicured grounds at this riverfront Beaux-Arts beauty.  Come visit! Ruthmere is open April t... Read more

The Time Was Museum is located at 125 A North Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. Discover a treasure trove of objects and images that capture the city’s rich history in a setting just like grandma’s attic.  Call 574-293-6005 for more inf... Read more

Wellfield Botanic Gardens is located at 1011 North Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. Wander winding paths dotted with original sculpture that lead to gorgeous views of blooming summer annuals.    This site is sponsored by Wellfield Botanic... Read more

Woodlawn Nature Center is located at 604 Woodlawn Avenue in Elkhart, Indiana. “To intimately connect as many people as possible with nature, natural history, and our future on this planet” is the mission statement for those involved wit... Read more

You will find the Goshen Historical Museum at 124 South Main Street nestled among downtown Goshen’s unique collection of century-old storefronts. Come in and experience the ambience of an actual “dry goods” retail store from the 1800s... Read more

The Middlebury Community Museum is located at 301 Bristol Avenue (County Road 8) in Middlebury, Indiana. Delve into a charming middle-American town through displays and artifacts (be sure to visit historic Krider Garden across the street as... Read more

The Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort is located at 1600 West Market Street in Nappanee, Indiana. Amish Acres offers a glimpse into Amish culture, history, and heritage. Time stopped over a century ago and preserves in the Ami... Read more

The Nappanee Center is located at 302 West Market Street in Nappanee, Indiana. Connect with Nappanee’s native sons and daughters, from world-famous cartoonists to an Air Force One pilot.  Come visit! The Nappanee Center is open Monday th... Read more

The DeFries Gardens at River Preserve County Park is located at 17477 County Road 46 in New Paris, Indiana. Explore thirtheen acres of woodlands and gardens including the beautiful blooming Calendar Garden. Call 574-535-6458 or visit Elkhar... Read more

The Wakarusa Historical Museum is located at 403 East Wabash Street in Wakarusa, Indiana. Experience a timeline of history touring historical buildings including a train depot, schoolhouse, and blacksmith shop. Call 574-536-1300 or visit Wa... Read more