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Museums
Discover history, art and culture at the museums throughout the South Shore.
Come on an interactive historical adventure illustrating the life and times of John Dillinger at the John Dillinger Museum in Hammond. This museum features gangsters during the 1930's depression era and advancements made in crime fighting technology during the first 30 years of the 20th century.
Located in the state-of-art Center for the Arts on the Valparaiso University campus, the Brauer Museum of Art is home to a nationally recognized collection of 19th, 20th, and 21st century American art and includes works by Frederic Edwin Church, Asher B. Durand, Childe Hassam, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Ed Paschke.
The Lake of the Red Cedars Museum in Cedar Lake depicts the lifestyle of ice farmers of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Visitors also learn how Dr. William Scholl started his famous shoe making business in Cedar Lake.
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John Dillinger Museum
- 7770 Corinne Drive
- Hammond, IN 46323
- Region: Hammond
- Phone: (219) 989-7770 | Toll-Free: (800) 597-4383
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Come on an interactive historical adventure illustrating the life and times of John Dillinger and other gangsters during the 1930’s depression era and see advancements made in crime fighting … More
Barker Mansion
- 631 Washington Street
- Michigan City, IN 463602
- Phone: (219) 873-1520
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Brauer Museum of Art
- 1709 Chapel Drive
- Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Region: Valparaiso
- Phone: (219) 464-5365
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Great Lakes Museum of Military History
- 360 Dunes Plaza
- W. US Hwy. 20
- Michigan City, IN 46360
- Region: Michigan City
- Phone: (219) 872-2702
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Griffith Historical Park & Railroad Museum
- 201 S. Broad Street
- Griffith, IN 46319
- Region: Griffith
- Phone: (219) 924-9701
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Hobart Historical Museum
- 706 East Fourth Street
- Hobart, IN 46342
- Region: Hobart
- Phone: (219) 942-0970
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Lake County Historical Museum
- Courthouse Square, Suite 202
- Crown Point, IN 46307
- Region: Crown Point
- Phone: (219) 662-3975
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Lake of the Red Cedars Museum
- 7404 Constitution Avenue
- Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Region: Cedar Lake
- Phone: (219) 374-7562
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Little Red Schoolhouse and Museum
- Hessville Park, 7205 Kennedy Avenue
- Hammond, IN 46320
- Region: Hammond
- Phone: (219) 931-7559
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Octave Chanute & Tuskegee Airmen Museum
- Marquette Park
- One Aquatorium Center
- Gary, IN 46403
- Region: Gary
- Phone: (219) 938-8081
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Northwest Indiana’s very own candy factory boasts the world’s best gummies! Tour the factory and experience your favorites being made, see the world’s tallest chocolate waterfall and sample some of the best candies around!…more
What began as a local newspaper’s effort to tell the compelling stories of Northwest Indiana men and women who sacrificed during the Civil War has evolved into a large-scale historical preservation effort. The joint partnership of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Calumet Region Civil War Preservation Project seeks to carry forward on hundreds of hours of community service that already have taken place. …more
Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Fair Oaks Farms offers a fun family playground that everyone will enjoy! From the Dairy Adventure and Birthday Barn, to the Cheese Factory and Mooville, Fair Oaks Farms will keep the family entertained, and well-fed, for a full day of education and fun!…more
When a guest visits a hotel, restaurant, bank, or gas station, they rarely meet the manager or owner of the establishment. It's up to the front-line employee to make the customer's visit enjoyable.The R.O.S.E. Awards were created to recognize these "directors of first impression" who consistently work hard to make our lives easier. Guests & managers are able to nominate an employee who consistently "goes the extra mile."…more
Heavy industry carried the South Shore economy for decades. Now, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority tells a story about a community: it’s been built by steel but changing from tourism. Northwest Indiana’s appeal is its devotion to ensure new & already existing businesses succeed. Area leaders have teamed together to revitalize the mill towns and make Northwest Indiana the place people want to live & work. …more
Experience the journey of the Passion of Christ as never before in this interactive trail featuring 40 life-sized bronze statues. Experience the various Stations of the Cross with audio descriptions as you walk the winding pathway.…more
With five different casinos, Northwest Indiana offers much excitement and action along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! With decadent restaurants, world class entertainment and floors (and floors) of slots and table games, your night is just getting started when you test your luck at one of our casinos.…more
Pierogi Fest, the pride of Whiting, is an opportunity for the residents to celebrate their heritage while poking a little fun at themselves at the same time. The one of a kind parade and festival have received countrywide recognition having been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.…more
This holiday season, The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature 6 animated displays featuring scenes from "A Christmas Story". The displays include: Higbee’s Department Store Window, Flick’s Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It’s a Major Award, Santa’s Mountain at Higbee’s, the Bumpus Hounds, and the Parker Living Room. The displays were first showcased in 2003 in the windows of the Herald Square Macy’s in New York City. …more
