Elkhart County Historical Museum

Visit the Elkhart County Historical Museum for a sense of place during your visit to Northern Indiana’s Amish Country. A charming mid-century school transformed into a museum which houses more than 30,000 artifacts chronicling the county's heritage, with both permanent and revolving exhibits. The museum is considered one of the top ten county history museums in Indiana and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museums thematic galleries illustrate the history of the area from pioneer settlements to Elkhart’s band instrument industry. You will not want to miss seeing the primitive tool collection and giant mammoth tusk!

The historic auditorium is available for large gatherings and may be rented, with a maximum capacity of 300. Outside catering permitted.