The Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Society Museum:
Located on the original 1913 route of the Lincoln Highway
Open almost any time all year by appointment for families and groups!!
Open Sundays, April-October, 2-4pm; (closed Holiday weekends)
call: 219-756-2042 or email: [email protected]
13 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 ---- 2026 Newsletter
Become a member or learn more about the museum by reading our brochure
For more specific information, you can email us at: [email protected]
Donations of old photos and other items are welcomed to support our mission!
Become a member or learn more about the museum by reading our brochure
For more specific information, you can email us at: [email protected]
Donations of old photos and other items are welcomed to support our mission!
Please check YouTube for 'Regionology US30 Dragstrip';
Displays keep changing! Come in and see us again!
Displays keep changing! Come in and see us again!
Check out the 2026 newsletter for more information or check this website for upcoming events!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & 2026 EVENTS:
- Check out our 1976 Bicentennial Display
- See our Short Museum Tour, US30 Dragstrip, and Y&W Theater videos on YouTube (Regionology)
- March 29, 2026 – Meeting & Clean-up – 1pm – Bring something to clean with!
- Apr. 12, 2026 – Opening day for 2026, 2-4pm – Bring a friend for a visit
- May 31, 2026 – Business Meeting; 1pm; Stay and visit!
- June 28, 2026 - Business Meeting; 1pm; Stay for snacks
- Aug. 30, 2026 – Business Meeting; 1pm;
- Oct. 11, 2026 - Business Meeting; 1pm; Last Business Meeting of the year
- Oct. 25, 2025 - Closing Day for 2026 - Open by Appointment: Nov.-Apr.
See the Y&W Open Air Theater Display;
You old folks can relive your youth like the old guy below!!
Our museum is located in Ross Township's first High School Building. Later an elementary school and then Merrillville's first town hall (check map below).
Get Directions - See below!
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Merrillville History Museum
& Ross Township Historical Society 13 West 73rd Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 |
