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Elkhart County Historical Museum

County museum preserving and interpreting the history of Elkhart County through permanent and temporary exhibits, an archive, and a public research library.

Exterior of the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol, Indiana, showing the red brick museum building and entrance sign during winter.

Address

304 West Vistula Street
Bristol, Indiana 46507

 

Phone

(574) 848-4322

 

Email

museum@elkhartcountyhistory.org

 

Admission

Free

 

Public hours

Tuesday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(Hours subject to change)

 

Operated by

Elkhart County Parks Department in partnership with the Elkhart County Historical Society.


They regularly post historic photos and information on their Facebook page.

 

Collections note

More than 30,000 artifacts representing approximately 12,000 years of regional history.

 

Research access

On-site research library and archives. Appointments recommended. Research contact: research@elkhartcountyhistory.org

 

Facilities note

Historic auditorium available for large gatherings and rentals.

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