“This may be the best small museum in the USA.”

— Natalie Z. | Yelp review

“Truly a gem in our community […] we are very fortunate to have such an amazing local cultural resource!”

— Ben | Facebook review

I brought my daughter who thought it'd be totally lame […] so we made a bet. If it was, I would have to get her a cupcake from the local bakery. I did not have to buy the cupcake. 

—Wende B. | Facebook review

“The public programming they provide is informative, reflective and fun. The exhibits challenge visitors to think of history in the context of their own lives. Museum-goers discover their shared history, and we are a stronger community as a result of these discoveries.”

— Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas

"The institution has tackled difficult subjects like civil rights and homelessness but has managed to stimulate engagement and conversation. More importantly, the Porter County Museum has demonstrated the true diversity that exists within our borders."

— Former Chesterton Town Manager C. Bernard Doyle