The Museum at Lassen's Resort

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Harry Lassen (father of Harriet) & The Museum at Lassen's Resort. 🥰 Dads receive complimentary gallery admission today from 2:00-6:00 PM. (📸: Indiana Historical Society P0562)

06/19/2026

The weather kept many home on Wednesday so we are pleased to share the recording of "The D&C Lake Lines and the Fabulous Luxury Liners of the Great Lakes" presented by Bruce Kopytek and sponsored by Melody Hill Resort & Marina

Two signed copies of the book are still available for purchase at the museum or order directly from the author at editionsbk.com
https://youtu.be/fr1qIGPd5Rg

June 17, 2026: The D&C Lake Lines and the Fabulous Luxury Liners of...

06/17/2026

So many great rainy day reasons to visit Lassen's Resort today!

The author of the most beautiful book we have ever seen, Bruce Kopytek, will give a fascinating talk about the Great Lakes passenger steamliners at 2:00 PM. These elegant steamships have a rich history that includes a connection to our very own Steamer Dewey. Books will be available (save on shipping!)

PLUS we're offering a $5 "rainout" discount on all future Dewey Line Premium route cruise tickets to seminar attendees.

Come in early or stay afterwards to experience a delicious meal in The Dining Room at Lassen's Resort. Service begins at Noon.

The Story of Cedar Lake exhibit gallery is also open for walk-throughs, always free for members or $5 for ages 5 and up.

06/10/2026

It's a wet and wild night for the grand opening of The Dining Room at Lassen's Resort with the culinary artists of Remix. We're seating until 7pm. Come experience delicious food and a nostalgic time with us.

05/25/2026

The Museum at Lassen's Resort is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you have enjoyed your weekend and are now pausing to remember the purpose of this annual day of remembrance.

As we announced at our May 7th Season Opening Celebration, in addition to the rotating exhibit room display at the museum this season, we are going to celebrate America’s 250th in another way this year as well.

Heroes Gallery Wall of Honor

During Summerfest Sunday afternoon, we will debut our new Captain Andrew W. Laud Heroes Gallery Wall of Honor. Captain Laud's family has provided the lead gift to develop this exhibit. This permanent display will be installed to recognize the men and women who have served to provide the freedoms that we enjoy today.

If you would like YOUR hero included on this Wall of Honor so that we can honor him or her as our hero too, please complete the application by June 7, 2026. A minimum $75 donation must be made with the application. Applications will also be accepted in person at the museum during normal operating hours if you would like to pay with cash or check. Please contact us with any questions.
https://lassensresort.app.neoncrm.com/forms/wall-of-honor

Note: Any applications received after June 7, 2026, will be added to the Wall of Honor during our second printing later this summer.

📸: Another Reeves Original

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from our matriarch Hannah Lassen & The Museum at Lassen's Resort. 🥰 Moms receive complimentary gallery admission today from 2:00-6:00 PM. (📸: Indiana Historical Society P0562)

05/09/2026

Lassen's Resort 105th Anniversary Celebration - May 7, 2026: The Cedar Lake Historical Association hosted its annual celebration of the grand opening of the Lassen's Resort Hotel and marked the occasion by awarding the 2026 Beatrice Horner Cultural Award to Mary Joan Dickson and cutting the ribbon on several new grant funded museum exhibits. Thank you Indiana Historical Society, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Legacy Foundation, Indiana Humanities, Indiana Landmarks, and Lake County Master Gardeners -- and all the volunteers -- who made these new experiences possible!

May 7, 2026: The Cedar Lake Historical Association hosted its annual celebration of the grand opening of the Lassen's Resort Hotel and marked the occasion by...

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Mary Joan Dickson, recipient of the 2026 Beatrice Horner Cultural Award. If you missed the Season Opening Celebration last night and debut of our new exhibits, you have another opportunity for a complimentary walk-through tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th. Along the South Shore is sponsoring a free museum admission day from 2 to 6pm. No RSVP required.

05/07/2026

The sun is setting after a long day of preparation for the 105th Anniversary Celebration of Lassen's Resort Hotel tomorrow evening. Our volunteers are ready to welcome you on May 7th at 6pm when we unveil our new museum exhibits, present the 2026 Beatrice Horner Cultural Award, and more! Please RSVP on our website if you plan to join us. The link is in the comments below.