Museum News

South Bend, IN — May 18, 2026  —Be sure to come see the new joint exhibition at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum this Memorial Day Weekend. Museums will be open Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, noon–5 p.m, and Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Moments That Made US  is now open and invites visitors to...

For More Information Contact:       Jo McCoyStudebaker National Museum201 Chapin StreetSouth Bend, IN  46601 574.235.9714jmccoy@studebakermuseum.org Presented by Brandon J. Anderson, Executive Director & CEO of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1:30pm in the Wiekamp Auditorium $2 admission / FREE to Studebaker National Museum members & Campus...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cars & Coffee at the Studebaker National Museum Presented by Donovan Hawkes State Farm Agency You bring the cars, and we’ll bring the coffee (and donuts). Join fellow car enthusiasts for a tasty treat Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8am to 10am. This month’s featured club:  Michiana Brits. However,...

 South Bend, IN — April 22, 2026  —A new joint exhibition at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum kicks off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on the Museum Campus.  Moments That Made US  is now open and invites visitors to explore the defining experiences that shaped South Bend and how...

SOUTH BEND, IN — The Studebaker National Museum is turning up the excitement for 2026 by announcing that the eighth annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will expand into a dynamic, two-day celebration of automotive excellence and culture, beginning on Friday, July 10, 2026, with two new programmatic offerings and culminating...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 10, 2026 South Bend, IN — April 11, 2026  —A new joint exhibition at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum kicks off a year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on the Museum Campus. Opening April 11, 2026, Moments That Made US invites visitors to explore the defining experiences...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact:       Jo McCoy Studebaker National Museum201 Chapin StreetSouth Bend, IN  46601 574.235.9714jmccoy@studebakermuseum.org SPEAKER SERIES:  Love That Lark!Presented by Andrew Beckman, Studebaker National Museum Archivist Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:30pm in the Wiekamp Auditorium$2 admission / FREE to Studebaker National Museum members & Campus members,...

Presented by Alan J. Porter, president of the Ian Fleming Foundation Wednesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:30pm in the Wiekamp Auditorium $2 admission / FREE to Studebaker National Museum members & Campus members, refreshments to follow The Ian Fleming Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting the legacy of Ian Fleming, holds...

South Bend, IN—The Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum are offering free admission to their museums on Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents Day.  Museum hours are 10am to 5pm. First floor tours of the Oliver Mansion will take place at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm.  Tours...

The Sports Car Club of America or SCCA was formed in 1944 as an enthusiast group for both amateur and professional racers.After World War II, sports cars—typically defined as low-bodied vehicles designed for speed, handling, and acceleration—grew popular among returning U.S. service members, many of whomwere dazzled by the quick,...