"Where it All Began…read more. In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a 2 time state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum, Robert's law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We are SOOO PASSIONATE about preserving and sharing this place with the world!" My friend Jesse from JMH Fotografy https://www.facebook.com/jmhfotografy?mibextid=2JQ9oc https://instagram.com/jmhfotografy?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== was one of the invitees to do a Spooky Photo Shoot. Every room ( and there are lots of them ) have original wood work, beautiful pocket doors. Chandeliers, staircase is beautiful, stained glass, big open spaces. Since this was a funeral home for nearly 100 years there are bits and pieces of that history still here too. The building had a great vibe inside and out. They are raising money for more renovations so book an event. And call Jesse for photos. I was his assistant for the day. We had such a great time.

Amazing place and very beautiful atmosphere. Very welcoming and you will fall in love with the…read morearchitecture of the 130 year old building

Found this place on Groupon which k always check when I'm in a new place. It was $14 for two people…read moreso why not? I will say if you are a big science lover this one is not for you. There are a lot of kid activities but unless it gets updated one visit will be enough. I think it has potential to be great but there are about half of the items that were broken or stuff out that shouldn't be out, areas not closed off. There were a few cool things but i definitely wouldn't go back unless it was updated.

My kids love this place. There are a lot of things to do and explore. They enjoyed the slides,…read moremotion dancing theater.

This museum is located in an old factory building and has a rougher, more industrial feel than the…read morepolished automotive museum next door. That is also part of its appeal. The collection is broad and includes cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, prototypes, signs, model cars, gas pumps, and other automotive memorabilia. There is a lot to explore, and the variety makes it interesting even when the displays are not especially refined. The GM Futurliner is the biggest highlight and is worth seeing by itself. Its size and unusual design are impressive, but it is currently parked tightly between two structural beams. That makes it difficult to step back, take photographs, or fully appreciate the vehicle. It should be moved to a more open area where visitors can see it properly. This is a good museum for anyone who enjoys vehicles and automotive history. It is less polished than the Art Deco museum next door, but the wide-ranging collection gives it a very different character.

This museum is massive on two levels with so many years of history with tons of cars and trucks…read more They have plenty of popular cars and trucks from many eras and even some odd balls. They have everything from a drag car, movie cars, everyday cars, military, classic cars, commercial vehicles, Wonder bread truck and the iconic checker cab from the 70s. Overall it's a nice collection of vehicles and a cool walk through.

This is a beautifully presented museum in the former Auburn Automobile Company headquarters. The…read morerestored Art Deco building is impressive on its own, with polished floors, elegant architecture, and cars displayed in what feels more like a gallery than a typical auto museum. The collection focuses on Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles, along with the history of the company, its designers, and the people who built the cars. Everything is clean, organized, and thoughtfully labeled. The vehicles are presented with enough space to appreciate their design and craftsmanship. The museum next door has a much more industrial feel and a broader variety of vehicles, but this one stands out for its architecture, refinement, and focused collection. Well worth visiting, even for someone who is not a serious car enthusiast.

This is by far the most expensive car museum collection that I have seen. The building is a…read morenational land mark and it's the original headquarters for the car company with the art deco beautiful show room, offices and manufacturing. The museum is on 3 levels and is a massive display. The museum next to it can be a packaged together for $25, tickets are good for two days because the collections are massive. Sorry I deleted all my pictures before I wrote this review. It's definitely a must stop for any car enthusiasts.

Having lived in Fort Wayne for 21 years, I can tell you that this building is an institution to the…read morelocal community. The coolness of this place is something you have to feel in person, rather than read about. I was back here a couple weeks ago for a Halloween-themed wedding, and lots of memories came rushing back the moment I stepped inside. The wedding was held in the same room as the gingerbread festival, an annual Christmas event. I recommend spending an afternoon here. You won't regret it.

I was visiting Ft. Wayne for a wedding weekend, and my family and I wanted to explore downtown Ft…read more Wayne before our wedding obligations one day! We saw a beautiful old building and walked closer to get a good look at it. It turned out to be the History Center, and we decided to check it out. It turned out to be a very interesting local/county history museum. You'll learn about immigration to the area, the most important industries, famous people born in Ft. Wayne, and more! The building previously served as city hall, and the basement is the old jail. A highlight of this museum is certainly walking the jail area to see the conditions those accused of crimes were kept in decades ago. This was a very interesting museum, and it was a wonderful introduction to the area for my family. We were lucky to happen upon it.

My husband and I had a really fun time at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. They had a large and varied…read morecollection of art. My favorite exhibit was the glass art collection. I'm amazed at the intricate details that these artists are able to create. They had several permanent and rotating exhibitions worth exploring. Their gift shop supports local artists and is worth a look. I highly recommend the For Wayne Museum of Art!

I love this museum as it has one of the nicest glass exhibits. Going from different decades and…read morestyles. Every year I come i see new glass exhibits. When they have the day of the deaths exhibit, they give away the traditional bread! Yummy!

The Museum is located in the actual Fort Wayne International Airport past the security checkpoints…read more Unless you have a plane ticket, you must reserve a museum tour two weeks in advance.

I've been doing a lot of nostalgic looking back at my Tenderness Tour history from my wheelchair…read morerides around Indiana. I stumbled across this unique place that I absolutely loved. It's the Mid-America Windmill Museum, a museum that seems right at home in Northeast Indiana's Kendallville. The Mid-America Windmill Museum's stated goal and purpose is to provide a museum to collect, display, preserve, educate, and build awareness of wind power from its origination through the American windmill to the present day. They do this through video presentations, guided tours, exhibits, interactive displays, photographs, and a museum library. The museum was established in 1992 and currently has 52 windmills. The museum has a replica of the Robertson Post Windmill, a 52-foot diameter windmill that was originally erected on the James River near Jamestown, VA in 1620. This museum is also the only museum to have all eleven Flint and Walling models beginning with the Original Star which was patented in the 1870's and sold for 40 years. The museum also includes the STAR ZEPHYR, the last windmill manufactured by Flint and Walling. In a part of Indiana known for more simple living and for a high population of Amish, a museum like this one seems right at home. It's not for everyone and it's certainly not a destination museum but if you're in for a unique day trip there's quite a few other things to see in the Kendallville area. This is actually a really neat community filled with friendly people. I did a weekend-long workshop here on child abuse prevention and really love the community. The museum offers memberships and volunteer opportunities. It's open somewhat limited hours - so, I'd check it out prior to a trip. It's not open on Mondays. The museum is wheelchair friendly and accessible. It offers a picnic pavilion and the Baker Hall Reception Area. Admission these days is $8 for adults; $6 for seniors; children/students for $5; and children 6 and under are free.

I knew about zero information on windmills when I arrived. I knew they were basically round, blew…read morein the wind, might pump water or generate electricity. That's pretty much it. All the things I didn't know would more than fill this review. They have full size windmills that you can get up close and personal with. There is a movie before you walk through the barn where you learn firsthand some of the ways a windmill works. Then step out into the yard. Here you have a variety of windmill styles and lots of information about what their advantages are, when they were used and so on. Very glad we stopped in here on our road trip west. If you haven't stopped in yet, add it to the list. A very fun outing. Free parking on site. Restrooms are outside on the back of the building. Fish food is available in the office for a small fee if you'd like to feed the fishes. That was fun.

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is located just outside of Fort Wayne in New Haven. My…read morefamily came to the historical society on December 2, 2023 for their annual Christmas Caboose trains. It certainly was an interesting experience. It's in a real train yard, and you have time before boarding to tour of the engine of a train and speak to people who have been engineers on a train. Truly fascinating. It was a cold day, thankfully they also had a food truck the sold coffee and hot chocolate available, i grabbed a coffee on the way out. They also had a gift shop available, it sold shirts, coffee mugs, carved wooden trains and other items. Once the train was ready, we got coach area and off we went. It was a small train ride, just 20 minutes. This train ride, also was really meant more for children. There was a santa who would go from passenger car to passenger car to great children. I would definitely recommend this one to anyone who has children! The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical society also runs longer rides from other areas and they have interesting events. I would suggest you look at their website: https://fortwaynerailroad.org Again, although this was meant more for children and families with children, it was a fun experience and helped me think of a time where trains were the primary mode of long distance transportation in landlocked areas. It made me want to go on ones more for adults and i may go on another from the historical society. I also want to go and travel long distance on a train to a destination in the future, perhaps one over mountains! That sounds cool! Again, I definetly recommend this!

This was our first adventure on the train. We really enjoyed it and will plan to do again for…read morespecial occasions. This train left Angola and made a round trip to Edon, Ohio. Making reservations was easy to do on line. The Angola depot was easy reach as it is located right by a large parking lot on the Trine campus. Upon arrival everything is pretty well signed and straightforward. Lots of friendly-train-loving volunteers to get you to the correct location. The check in process was very easy as you showed you electronic tickets. They gave you an event card and drink tickets. The host, Starr, was absolutely a gem. She and the rest of the staff was very friendly and genuinely grateful that you were there. The trio of musicians was a nice touch. Very friendly group of guys just playing some easy going old-time music to put you in the mood. The drink line was a bit long. However they had a decent selection of drinks. It was nice that they let you bring your own food and drinks to supplement theirs. The chocolate pies were very tasty. The chocolate was rich and creamy with a nice flaky crust. As for the ride..you will find that the seating is very tight. Today's passengers are much bigger than those in the 1800's. It is very difficult for Teo couples to sit in the same grouping of seats. The good news is there is lots of "extra" seating in which you can spread out once everyone is seated. On this trip they advertised it as wine and chocolate. We used four drink tickets to get a bottle of wine from Hartland winery. That is a good partnership for the train as Hartland does an jive job with their wines. The provided chocolates were a small pastry and a "cheesecake style" ball. The chocolate pasty was delicious as it was rich and had a bold dark chocolate taste. Made you wish it were a bit larger. The cheesecake bit was very soft, creamy and had a traditional plain cheesecake taste. It was covered in a crumble of crust that made it easier to handle. Note...the emphasis of the trip really isn't the wine or dessert...it's the train adventure. Which was worth it. The car ride was rather smooth. Maybe enough to rock you to sleep. At times they struggled with the A/C. The country side was nice...not a lot of real attractive things on our route. It was nice to see how the communities embraced the train as it rolled through their towns. Overall...great experience. Give it a try!! It another note. I heard some people talk about purchasing premium seating. We found that the regular prices seating was just as enjoyable.

I am from out of town, but was here visiting my son. My husband absolutely loves pinball machines…read moreso I had to visit this place since he couldn't make the trip. I can't believe how many pinball machines they had! They just went on and on. Very old ones to just released. We had a great time checking them out. I think my favorite was one I had played before, the King Kong is so much fun!

Wizard's World is PHENOMENAL! After a week already hitting arcade after arcade on a pinball road…read moretrip, this was one of the few that really wowed me. There is a great selection of old and new pinball machines and its very cool that on the Stern games, they tend to have Pro, Premium AND LEs! If you are an Insider Connected fan for Stern machines, you may attempt to play every machine, WW made that easy to get in games I needed! The owner is awesome. We chatted with him for some time and he showed off his location. It's really great if you are a pinball fan. MUST visit if in northern Indiana!!! DO IT.