Old Lighthouse Museum Michigan City Historical Society

05/29/2026

We have new Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse T-shirts in stock in the gift shop!

These shirts feature one of Michigan City's most recognizable landmarks and are available in a variety of colors. They are available exclusively through the Old Lighthouse Museum gift shop. Adult sizes Small through XL are $22, and 2XL shirts are $24.

There is no admission fee if you would like to visit the gift shop only. We're open Wednesday through Sunday from 1-4pm.

Stop by and browse our gift shop for lighthouse and Michigan City-themed items. Get yours while supplies last!

05/22/2026

Just in! We now have Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse patches in stock in our gift shop.

These are iron-on patches, but they can also be stitched onto jackets, backpacks, hats, or just about anything else you’d like. They measure a little over 2½ inches in diameter and feature a nice high-quality image.

Patches are available exclusively in our gift shop for $12 each.

We’re open today from 1-4pm and Memorial Day weekend from 1-4pm. There is no admission fee if you would like to visit our gift shop only.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

We have many Harbour Lights in stock in our gift shop from all over the world!

The 1904 Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse is priced at $50, and it is the only one we have left in stock.

We have 2 models of the 1858 Old Lighthouse Museum left in stock, and they are priced at $75 each.

The 3-1/2 Order Fresnel Lens is priced at $200.

All of the other Harbour Lights currently in stock are priced at $15 or $20 each. They do not come with boxes. They do not make these anymore and some are getting harder to find.

We're open today from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee if you would like to browse the gift shop only.

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05/05/2026

Be sure to join us for the last event of World Creativity & Innovation Week: the Divine Vintage Story Walk, this Friday, May 8, 2026. La Porte author, Sandra L. Young, will lead the walk through Michigan City’s Uptown Arts District. This fun, healthy and enlightening event explores the tie-ins of history, vintage inspiration, and modern attractions featured in her book, “Divine Vintage.” The walk begins at the Barker Mansion, 631 Washington Street, Michigan City, at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be provided during and after the walk.

To register, go to Eventbrite link at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-vintage-story-walk-tickets-1985320173081?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hope to see you Friday!

05/04/2026

The Michigan City Historical Society regularly considers new donations of artifacts that help us tell the stories of local people, places, and events. Our collection contains a wide variety of items connected to Michigan City, Indiana.

We are especially interested in items such as photographs, documents, postcards, maps, business materials, advertising pieces, and objects related to daily life in the community. Items connected to local industries, organizations, and families are also of great interest.

In addition to general local history, we welcome artifacts related to lighthouse keeping and Lake Michigan’s maritime heritage, including nautical equipment, ship-related items, and materials that help interpret the region’s connection to the lake.

Interested in donating an item? Please fill out this form through our website or email us at [email protected]

www.MChistorical.org/donate-artifact

Please note that we are not able to accept all items. We generally do not accept objects that are not connected to Michigan City, duplicate materials already well represented in our collection, or items in poor condition that cannot be preserved.

04/15/2026

New T-shirts have arrived at the Old Lighthouse Museum gift shop. We just stocked a fresh batch of designs, including several new styles and plenty of color options to choose from.

Shirts start at $20. If you are just stopping in to browse the gift shop, there is no admission fee. We accept all forms of payment.

Open 1 to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday.

Stop in and take a look!

04/08/2026

It’s Opening Day for our 53rd Season at the Old Lighthouse Museum ⚓️

We’re open from 1-4pm CT on Wednesdays-Sundays!

Whether you're a history buff, a lighthouse enthusiast, taking a day at the beach, or just looking for the best view in Michigan City, come hang out with us and see the original Fresnel lense that guided ships home for over a century.

We are looking for Museum Volunteers to join our crew for the 2026 season. You don’t need to be a history expert, you just need to enjoy meeting new people and giving back to our community! Contact us through Facebook, phone, or email to schedule volunteer hours.

We have volunteer positions for:
• Greeting visitors and helping out in the gift shop.
• Keeping our gardens looking sharp.
• Handyman projects and maintenance.

It’s a great way to build your resume, meet new friends, or just spend your summer in one of the coolest historic spots in Indiana! ☀️

03/31/2026

Update: The Old Lighthouse Museum will not be open this week as we finish up preparations for the season. Our official opening day has been moved to Wednesday, April 8.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming everyone back soon.