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Crown Point, Indiana: John Dillinger Museum (Closed)

Many one-of-a-kind, and occasionally bloody, items from Indiana's most famous outlaw. Opened July 22, 2015 -- anniversary of Dillinger's death; closed permanently August 31, 2017.

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Dillinger relative forces close of Dillinger Museum

The Dillinger Museum, Hammond, Indiana, will shut down as a result of litigation filed by Jeffrey Scalf, great-nephew of notorious alleged crime figure John Dillinger. Sued under Indiana's Right to Personality Law, the museum's board couldn't reach a settlement with Scalf....

[11/05/2003] Complete News Story

New Home For Dillinger Museum: Happy Ending, Coverup, or Curse?

The announcement that the Dillinger Museum in Nashville, Indiana -- which had recently closed -- has been given a new life in a neighboring town sounded like good news . ....

[04/12/1998] Complete News Story

John Dillinger Museum

Directions:
In the old courthouse in the town square. Entrance on the north side of the building.
Hours:
August 31, 2017: Closed permanently.
Status:
Closed

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