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Visit The Barker Mansion

Visit The Barker Mansion

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Featured Exhibit

The Barker Mansion’s new permanent exhibit.

Join us at the revolutionary Haskell & Barker factory as we embark on the journey of a boxcar and explore the city where it all started.

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We illuminate the present by bringing the past to life

The Barker Mansion serves to interpret the history of the Barker legacy and its context within Michigan City, Indiana. We accomplish this through interpretive tours, exhibits, lectures, musical performances, specialty tours, city walking tours, galas, crafts, and other special events. The mansion is also available for rentals for weddings, nonprofit meetings, family gatherings, photo shoots, conventions, birthday parties, and other events. 

Through tours, lectures, and other public programs, the Barker Mansion’s architecture, collections, and social history create a living museum for both the scholar and casual visitor. The Mansion operates as a non-profit institution for schools, civic and cultural groups, and the public at large.

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From weddings and baby showers to birthdays and anniversaries; plan your event with the historic Barker Mansion as the backdrop.

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Through tours, lectures, entertainment and other programs, the Barker Mansion’s architecture, collections and social history create a living museum for both the scholar and casual visitor……

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The historic Barker Mansion lives as a monument of industry, charity, and turn-of-the-century life in Michigan City, highlighting the legacy of the Barker family through community events……

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The Barker Mansion and grounds offer a beautiful historic background for any event. Our outdoor formal gardens and elegant indoor spaces can accommodate 50-70 guests……

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Our Latest Reviews

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Fantastic piece of local history. Definitely worth the visit.

Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally December 17, 2022
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Very interesting place to go through And hear the history of the Pullman cars. Volunteers were very interesting and informative definitely want to go back

Mary Hogueisson
Mary Hogueisson December 13, 2022
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Had a wonderful morning visiting the Barker Mansion. The home was decorated for Christmas and Santa Claus was there, too. Thanks to all of the staff for making our visit memorable!

Linda Kraiko
Linda Kraiko December 11, 2022
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Im rating this cause i wanted to know if this is closed.. my boyfriend an I are coming that way this weekend an would like to see it we are that way for our anniversary it would be awesome if it was open this weekend??

Jessica Tryon
Jessica Tryon March 4, 2022
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Very friendly staff. Beautiful Mansion. Loved the self guided tour. Will definitely be back this summer.

J H
J H December 26, 2021
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Can't believe how some people lived,the rest of us just surviving In life,eye opener for all to see.best tour we have ever been on.try it you won't regret it. P.T.G

Peter Marinopoulos
Peter Marinopoulos December 21, 2021
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Beautiful, interesting and well worth the price of entry.

Debbie Miller
Debbie Miller December 15, 2021
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Barker Mansion is a historical gem and is being run beautifully by the new curator Kim Olesker.... And by the way her husband is the originator of the Power Rangers so we have a 'powerful' couple taking care of our historical gem.. Kim comes from a background of non-profits we are lucky to have her...the Barker family will be proud 👍 thank you🌲🙋✌️

donna kavanagh
donna kavanagh December 12, 2021
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The Barker Mansion is currently closed to tours while we renovate. Please contact us for event hosting.

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631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 873-1520
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Accessibility

The Barker Mansion has an accessibility ramp in the rear of the building so guests can access the first floor and first floor bathroom. The lower level is accessible via two chair lifts. We ask that those who require the ramp call ahead so that staff can meet guests at the side entrance on 7th Street: (219) 873-1520. Please contact the Mansion with any questions. We are happy to help!