Located on Courthouse Square, Mylert Street, it is opened Mid June through Labor Day. Hours are 1:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Special groups May make appointments by calling 946-5020 or 946-4542. The museum and the volunteer staff make it a worthwhile experience. Another area of historical interest is the planned community of Celestia, 1-1/2 miles west of Laporte. It was a 600 acre Religious Community that was deeded to GOD in 1860 by its founder Peter Armstrong who died in 1887. In 1876 County authorities demanded back taxes and the property was sold at a tax sale.

The Historical Society has a shared interest with the county in The Baldwin House located across Mylert street from the Museum. Built in the 1850's, this is one of the oldest houses in Laporte. It is now a house museum illustrating life in the county before 1880. It is open the same hours as the Museum for guided tours.