The Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Society Museum:
Located on the original 1913 route of the Lincoln Highway
NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON! BUT open all winter by appointment!!
Open Sundays, April-October, 2-4pm; (closed Holiday weekends)
Open by appointment just about any time! Bring the family!
call: 219-756-2042 or email: [email protected]
13 West 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 ---- 2025 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!
Watch for the 2026 newsletter for more information or check this website for upcoming events!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & 2025 EVENTS:
- June 4 thru July 7; 'Going Pro' from the Indiana Historical Society; The history of Basketball in Indiana;
- Check our Goodfellow Band Display
- See our Short Museum Tour, US30 Dragstrip, and Y&W Theater videos on YouTube (Regionology)
- Apr. 13, 2025 – Meeting & Clean-up Day – 1pm – Bring something to clean with!
- Apr. 27, 2025 – Opening day for 2025 – Bring a friend for a visit
- May 18, 2025 – Business Meeting; 1pm
- June 4, 2025 - Going Pro exhibit arrives (last day, July 7)
- July 27, 2025 – Business Meeting; 1pm
- Oct. 5, 2025 - Business Meeting; 1pm
- Oct. 26, 2025 - Closing Day for 2025 - 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 (see below).
Get Directions - See below!
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Merrillville History Museum
& Ross Township Historical Society 13 West 73rd Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410 |
