Museum Hours and Location:

  • Hours: Friday-Sunday 1-4pm
  • Location: 153 Franklin St. Valparaiso, IN 46383


Other Information:

  • The Porter County Museum is open to the general public free of charge
  • The Museum is home to more than 10,000 artifacts
  • The Porter County Museum opened to the public in the second county jail and sheriff’s residence on May 11, 1975
Porter County Museum - PCM Mission

Porter County Museum Mission Statement

The purpose of the Historical Society's Museum is to celebrate the history of Porter County. The Museum tells the story of local people and events by presenting interpretive displays of artifacts and primary sources.

The Museum stimulates intellect of all generations through informative and engaging exhibits. Public tours and programs attract new visitors and make the collection exciting and accessible to the community. Research of the permanent collection allows the staff to enhance the education and interest of its audiences.

Housed in Porter County's Old Jail and Sheriff's Residence, the Museum extends the mission of the Historical Society by enlivening local history.


Mission

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