Make a day of your visit!

The Old Lighthouse Museum is surrounded by great places to relax and soak up the sunshine—Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park, Washington Park, the Zoo, the Marina, the Senior Center, the Uptown Arts District, plus tons of nearby restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. And yes—there’s FREE parking right here at the Old Lighthouse Museum!



 

2026 Admission

Adults · $10
Ages 14 & under · Free
Members · Free
U.S. Active Military, Veterans, Police, and Fire Personnel – Free Admission (valid ID required)

Hours

April 1 - October 31, 2026
Wednesday - Sunday
1PM- 4 PM CT

Winter:
Special Events
December Weekends
12PM - 3PM CT

Location

100 Heisman Harbor Road
Michigan City, Indiana 46360

Our mailing address is:
Michigan City Historical Society
PO BOX 512
Michigan City, IN 46361

Group Tours & Field Trips Information

  • Please call or email us for groups larger than 10 people. Groups of 10 or fewer do not require a reservation.

  • While we can accommodate larger groups, the museum’s room sizes allow for only about six visitors per room at a time. Groups larger than 25 people cannot be accommodated all at once and will need to enter the museum in smaller groups.

  • Admission for adult group tours is $10 for ages 15 and older. We do not offer group or senior discounts.

  • Field trips for school groups and youth organizations are $1 per child. Chaperones attend free.

  • Due to space limitations, the Old Lighthouse Museum is unable to accommodate private events such as weddings or group gatherings.

  • Group tours and field trips must be scheduled in advance and are subject to staff and volunteer availability. Guided tours may not always be available; some group visits may be self-guided.

  • The museum consists of seven exhibit rooms and a gift shop, spread across two floors connected by stairs. Due to the historic nature of the building, we do not have wheelchair access or stair lifts. Access to the lantern tower is via a narrow spiral staircase.