Ruthmere Museum
- 302 E. Beardsley Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Tel: (574) 264-0330
- Fax: (574) 266-0474
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Built by Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley in 1908 and once the centerpiece of Elkhart society, Ruthmere has been lovingly restored to offer a window into the “Gilded Age.” Tour rooms that are lavishly appointed with historic furnishings, and take note of world-class fine and decorative arts such as Tiffany lamps, Rodin sculptures and vintage autos. Ruthmere is only one part of the Ruthmere Campus, which also includes the home of Elkhart’s founder, Havilah Beardsley. All tours begin at the Beardsley Discovery Center, 819 North Main Street. For the full slate of cultural programs concerts and special events explore Ruthmere.org.
Ruthmere visitors are to start their tour experience at the Havilah Beardsley House at 102 W. Beardsley Ave. You will need to start at this location to pay for your tour (regardless of whether or not you are touring the Havilah Beardsley House) and view the orientation video.
ADMISSION
Ruthmere Tour
Adult - $15
Student - $10
Children under 5 admitted free with adult.
Senior (60 yrs.) Discount Day $10 on Wednesdays
Havilah Beardsley House Tour
Adult - $10
Student - $5
Children under 5 admitted free with adult.
Senior (60 yrs.) Discount Day $5 on Wednesdays
Campus Day Pass (both locations)
Adult - $20
Student - $10
Senior (60 yrs.) Discount Day $15 on Wednesdays
Ruthmere Members have free admission to all attractions.Ruthmere.org/888.287.7696/302 East Beardsley Avenue,
HOURS
Regular Tour Times for Both Sites:
Tuesday through Saturday: Tours on the hour at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
Sunday: Tours on the hour at 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm.
Monday: Both museum sites CLOSED.
The museum operates on Eastern Time.
Meeting Facilities
- Largest Room 4200
- Number of Rooms 4
Havilah Beardsley House
- Total Sq. Ft.: 3883
- Theater Capacity: 100
- Classroom Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 100
Ruthmere Library
- Total Sq. Ft.: 900
- Width: 30
- Length: 30
- Theater Capacity: 25
- Classroom Capacity: 25
- Reception Capacity: 25
Ruthmere Gardens
- Total Sq. Ft.: 4200
- Width: 70
- Length: 60
- Theater Capacity: 200
- Classroom Capacity: 200
- Reception Capacity: 200
Ruthmere Game Room
- Total Sq. Ft.: 1800
- Width: 30
- Length: 60
- Theater Capacity: 75
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Reception Capacity: 50