Plan Your Visit

A luxurious, vintage library inspired by Barker Mansion in Michigan City, with ornate wooden bookshelves, red patterned wallpaper, a decorative ceiling, antique furniture, paintings, and a large rug. Busts and lamps add to the historic decor.

Tickets

The Barker Mansion provides affordable general admission and guided tours to visitors. Special event pricing varies, based on the type of event.

General Admission

    Adults16.50
    Youth (Age 2–17)10
    Seniors (Age 60+)10
    Children (Age 0–1)Free
    Military (ID Required)Free

The Barker Mansion is privileged to provide free admission to those who have served in the United States Military. Please bring a DD 214 or other proof of Military service.

Event Hosting

Event hosting is available by reservation. The Barker Mansion is home to weddings, corporate trainings, conferences, and private parties and celebrations.

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Purchasing Online

When purchasing online, bring a copy of your ticket (printed or electronic) and a valid ID.

Included with Your Ticket

Access to the Legacy of Freight exhibit is included with your purchase of General Admission or a Guided Tour.

Guided Tours include access to The Mansion for the entire day. Enjoy the tour, and stay for the day.

Group Visits

The Barker Mansion provides discounts to groups of 10 or more guests. Learn about group tours, or contact us to schedule a group visit.

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Locations and Hours

Featured Events

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Mansion After Hours: Devil in the White City: Fact, Fiction, and the World’s Fair of 1893

Wed, Jul 29 • 6:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Discover the remarkable history behind one of the most acclaimed creative nonfiction novels of the twenty-first century, The Devil...

Promotional poster in black and sepia tones for a Barker Mansion event titled “Mansion After Hours: Devil in the White City, Fact, Fiction, and the World’s Fair of 1893.” On the left is a nighttime image of a Ferris wheel and illuminated fair buildings reflected in water; on the right, large text lists the event title and a circular badge reads “July 29, 6–8 PM, The Barker Mansion.” A banner along the bottom says it is an evening of history, stories, and scandal from Chicago’s famous World’s Fair, with features including light refreshments, artifacts, a tour, and a presentation.
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History Hour: The Glessner House and the Family Who Shaped It

Sun, Aug 16 • 12:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Presented by William Tyre, Executive Director and Curator, Glessner House.

William Tyre has served as the Executive Director...

Event flyer for "History Hour: The Glessner House and the Family Who Shaped It" at The Barker Mansion on Sunday, August 16 at 12 PM, featuring William Tyre. Background shows a stone mansion.

Mansion After Hours Sip & Savor in the Historic Jens Jensen Garden

Wed, Aug 26 • 6:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN
A summer evening. A glass of wine. A historic garden in full bloom.
...
Mansion After Hours Sip & Savor in the Historic Jens Jensen Garden flyer

History Hour: Trade, Kinship, and Alliance: Indigenous Trade in the Great Lakes

Sun, Sep 13 • 12:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN
Step back in time with History Hour at The Barker Mansion.
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Promotional flyer for The Barker Mansion's History Hour event titled 'Trade, Kinship, and Alliance: Indigenous Trade in the Great Lakes,' held Sunday, September 13 at 12:00 PM in Michigan, Indiana. The flyer features a historical illustration of fur traders and Indigenous people bundling and loading=

Mansion After Hours: Bourbon in the Ballroom

Wed, Sep 30 • 6:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN
Join us for an unforgettable evening of bourbon, history, and exceptional flavors at...
The flyer advertises the event for Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 PM, featuring a photo of two crystal glasses of bourbon on ice atop a serving tray with a small garnished appetizer, set against an elegantly decorated ballroom with candlelit round tables draped in white linens. Listed activities include a curated bourbon tasting, small bites provided by McGowan & Sons, self-guided mansion tours, and a stroll through the Jens Jensen Garden weather permitting.

Candlelight Tour: Victorian Superstitions at Barker Mansion

Fri, Oct 23 • 6:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN
What did Victorians believe would happen if you opened an umbrella indoors, spilled...
Promotional flyer for The Barker Mansion's Candlelight Tour titled 'Victorian Superstitions,' described as an evening of curious beliefs, strange omens, and hidden meanings in the Victorian era.

On Display

Haskell & Barker Car Company and The Legacy of Freight

Travel to 1830's Michigan City. The exhibit pays tribute to the Haskell & Barker freight car factory through state-of-the-art visual displays.

A museum exhibit room at Barker Mansion in Michigan City features wooden floors, white brick walls, industrial ceiling pipes, framed historical photos on the walls, and a large scale model display table in the center.

The Mansion

Learn all about The Barker Mansion and why it's a great place to visit or host your next gathering or special event.

A historic two-story brick building with ornate architectural details, Barker Mansion is nestled in Michigan City, surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees, and a sidewalk under a bright blue sky.