Experiences

Join us May through October for museum tours, special events all year long, or book your own private party in our unique venue on the shores of Cedar Lake.

Museum Hours

May-October
Market Wednesdays – 3-6pm
Thursday or Friday – 3-6pm
Saturday or Sunday – 2-6pm
Off-season Tours by Appointment Only

Experiences

Cedar Lake History

Discover the Dewey Line

Limited time offer: buy 1 steamboat ticket, get 1 free for June 2024 cruises only. Must purchase by 3/31/2024. Use code BOGO at checkout to apply the discount.

Cedar Lake Museum Tours

The Story of Cedar Lake

Step into Lassen’s Resort Hotel and experience our imaginative, fun-filled exhibits that captivate your senses. The Museum is open May through October.

Cedar Lake History Road Show

History-at-Home

The stories of Cedar Lake come to you when you cannot visit us in person! Watch our recorded History Road Show programs and more.

For Educators & Senior Living Facilitators

Escape your everyday and travel to the 1920’s! Designed for schools, youth groups, homeschoolers, and adult seniors too, we offer tours by appointment and hands-on experiences that make an impression. Inquire today.

School Tours

Arrange a field trip or homeschool group tour of the museum by appointment! We offer dates in late April through October. Regular admission rates apply.

Get Hands On!

Rent a 1920’s “trunk” and unpack topics in history, humanities, STEM, science or memory skills. We’ll provide everything you need to bring a local touch to your lesson plans.
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Other Resources

If you’re like us, you love learning and you love local resources. Click for direct links to local, state, and national resources. Or ask our historian for more guidance with the button below.

Host Your Event With Us!

Your special occasion deserves a unique venue. View our Rental Agreement Policy and schedule time for a walk-through of our spaces.

Cedar Lake Venue Rental Party

Buy Tickets

The museum is open May 3 – October 27, 2024 on the following schedule:

Steamboat Wednesdays – 10:30am-6pm
Farmer’s Market Wednesday, Thursday or Friday – 3-6pm
Saturday or Sunday – 2-6pm
$5 – ages 5 and up (Free – under age 5)

Steamboat rides are offered on Wednesdays only June 12 – September 25, 2024.

Nostalgic resort meal cruises will be booking for Mondays & Thursdays aboard Baby Dewey.

All rides includes complimentary museum admission.

From our free programs such as the May 3rd Beatrice Horner Cultural Award & Season Opening Pizza Party or complimentary admission days offered once per month, to our signature Speakeasy Summer Social and Track the Past Family Train Day, view our full calendar of Special Events and make your reservations online:

Lassen’s: 100 Years Later

“I love being able to see so much of Cedar Lake’s History! Some I remember and the rest is great to see… Without spending some time in the museum you really can’t understand much of what it took to build the lake into the town!”
Richard via Facebook

“The museum was way better than I even thought it would be! I’ve lived in Cedar Lake for many years but never came before. I loved the steamboat and so did my kids… The way that the whole museum is set up and divided into rooms is just genius and beautiful.
Steam Through History participant

From the perspective of a new member to the town and lake, it was a fantastic experience! The history of the lake and the surrounding communities (unfiltered) made it an easy decision to want to be part of Cedar Lake Indiana!
Bob via Facebook