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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History Hour: Lassen’s Resort & The Golden Age of Cedar Lake

Sun, May 3 • 12:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Step back in time with History Hour at The Barker Mansion.

During the resort era of 1880-1930, the...

Mother’s Day Tea at The Barker Mansion

Sat, May 9 • 1:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of timeless charm at The Barker Mansion. Guests are invited to enjoy a delightful...

Floral-themed invitation for a Mother’s Day Tea at The Barker Mansion, showing a teapot, teacup, tiered tray of pastries, cakes, flowers, and event details including date, time, and address on a pink background.

Mothers & Music: A Celebration of Mothers and Daughters Concert

Sun, May 10 • 1:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon at The Barker Mansion, beginning with a live classical concert in the...

Mansion After Hours: Historic Cocktail Tasting & Tour Experience

Wed, May 27 • 6:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Step back in time for an elegant evening at The Barker Mansion with our immersive Tasting & Tour experience....

History Hour: Plowing Through the Competition: The Olivers and the Chilled Plow

Sun, Jun 14 • 12:00 pm
631 Washington St, Michigan City, IN

Step back in time with History Hour at The Barker Mansion.

Deputy Executive Director, Kristie Erickson, and Curator...

History Hour – Revolution in the White City: How the Fourth of July was celebrated at the 1893 World’s Fair

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

Step back in time with History Hour at The Barker Mansion.

Independence Day at the World’s Columbian Exposition...

History Hour event promotional graphic for The Barker Mansion, titled "Revolution in the White City," about July 4th at the 1893 World’s Fair, featuring researcher Scott Cummings, set for Sunday, July 12 at 12 PM.

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.