Barker Mansion 631 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

"Wow, I was absolutely blown away by the stunning beauty of this place! As a huge fan of the Gilded Age, I was thrilled when my husband and I decided to stop by and explore the Mansion. We’re from Atlanta, and I had never heard of the Baker family before this visit, so it was a delightful surprise. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by Craig, who was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and made us feel right at home. In the basement, Jack took over, and his passion for the exhibit was palpable. He pointed out hidden gems and offered insights that we might have otherwise missed, showcasing his genuine interest in his role. Upstairs, although I didn’t catch her name, the young lady was equally impressive. She guided us through with ease and answered our queries with a smile. Every member of the staff contributed to an exceptional experience, and we were thoroughly impressed by their dedication. The Mansion itself was a treasure trove of beauty and history, with every corner offering a new photo opportunity. We loved our self-guided tour and can’t wait to return during the Christmas season to see the holiday decorations. If you’re passionate about historical places and rich history, this is definitely an A+ destination. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in the area!"

"My wife and I were visiting Michigan City, IN for a few days and decided to check out The Barker Mansion for a tour. The mansion has been painstakingly renovated by a number of local companies that have done a great job of bringing this beautiful property back to its glory days. The tour was self-guided and there were helpful staff members on hand to answer questions and help with historical background and information. I recommend starting with the video and historical information located on the lower level before walking through the first and second floor rooms. This is a relatively new local attraction open as of June 1, 2024, and well worth a visit! Please feel free to use any or all of the attached photos."

"Oh my I couldn't believe my eyes the beauty of this place was wonderful. I am a big fan of the Gilded Age. My friend and I stopped in to take a tour and see what the Mansion was all about. We are from Chicago and I had never heard of the Baker family before seeing the Mansion. The man who greeted us at the door (Craig) was very kind, knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The younger man (Jack) that gave us information in the basement about the exhibit was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to show us things he thought we may miss or would like to know. He answered all of our questions and seemed very interested in his position. The young lady upstairs was also very knowledgeable ( I did not get her name) and showed us where to go and answered all of our questions as well. We were very pleased with the people working at the Mansion. I could have taken a thousand photos every turn had something of beauty and history. We absolutely loved our self guided tour. We would definitely recommend going if you are in the area. We will be going back during the Christmas season to see how they have the Mansion decorated for the holidays. A+ place to visit if you are interested in historical places and history."

"We walked in without tickets, only knowing new hours from website and we were so impressed by the restoration and information accompanying it all. The staff were all very friendly! We had a wheelchair with us (website also noted it was accessible). The staff was very accommodating, though some hallways and rugs made it difficult or made us nervous of causing damage. The lower level has a chair lift but the upper level is not accessible. Overall, we enjoyed the experience very much and have already shared with others about this hidden gem."

"First off , this house was just simply beautiful. You must go in and look at everything. So detailed on all the walls, ceilings and fireplaces! Craig was awesome with starting of the tour about the Barker family. I was just in awe of everything. Definitely go tour and look at all the rooms. Takes about an hour- hour and a half. It was interesting to see all the antiques!"