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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. For the full slate of cultural programs concerts and special events explore Ruthmere.org.

All tours begin at the Beardsley Discovery Center, 819 North Main Street.

ADMISSION: Members have free admission and return visits to all sites and cover four people $60Campus Day Pass (both locations on same day): Adult $20 / Student $10 / Wednesday Senior Discount Day (age 60+) $15Ruthmere Only Tour: Adult $15Student $10 / Wednesday Senior Discount Day (age 60+) $10Havilah Beardsley House Only Tour: Adult $10 / Student $5 / Wednesday Senior Discount Day (age 60+) $5 *Children under 5 admitted free with adult.

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Meeting Rooms

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