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, working-class history, immigration history, and Gilded Age culture. We accomplish this through regular guided 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. Registration for upcoming events is available on Eventbrite.
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. Presented to Michigan City in 1968 by Barker’s daughter, Catherine Barker Hickox, the home operates as a non-profit institution for schools, civic and cultural groups and the public at large.
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About Us
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……
Visit The Mansion
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 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……
Rentals
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……
Our Latest Reviews
Fantastic piece of local history. Definitely worth the visit.
The new Haskell and Barker Car Company exhibit is fantastic! So much MC history and so nicely presented! The model of the factory is just the start. The exhibit has MUCH more. Also some cute "hidden" photos. GO IN DECEMBER! The mansion is closed from January until late 2023 to continue the restoration work - which is amazing! Can't wait!
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
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!
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??
Very friendly staff. Beautiful Mansion. Loved the self guided tour. Will definitely be back this summer.
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
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360 | Phone: (219) 873-1520
