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...

TOPIC: “South Bend: The Next 100 Years” Poster Design Contest (deadline June 25, 2023) CONTACT: Jo McCoy, Assistant Director, Studebaker National Museum (574) 235-9714, jmccoy@studebakermuseum.org or Marilyn Thompson, Director of Marketing, The History Museum (574) 235-9664, ext. 231 or mthompson@historymuseumSB.org; “South Bend: The Next 100 Years” Poster Design Contest SOUTH...

The Studebaker National Museum recently acquired the Bonnie Doon Special, a Studebaker-powered Midget race car. This car was built by W.C. “Barney” Barnum of Mishawaka, Indiana, in 1948, and sponsored by the Bonnie Doon Ice Cream Company. It campaigned extensively in the AAA Midget racing series in the late 1940s...

The Studebaker National Museum acquired a 1938 Studebaker State Commander convertible sedan this week. This car is one of only 224 produced for the 1938 model year and is one of less than a half dozen known to survive. Studebaker’s 1938 models featured all new bodies, with styling by Raymond...

The Studebaker National Museum will join museums and zoos from all 50 states, offering free admission on Saturday, September 17, 2022, with a downloaded branded ticket. Smithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 17, 2022 as the 18th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums open their doors to...

Presented by Leah Thill, Senior Environmental Planner with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 6pm in the Wiekamp Auditorium;  the Museum will be open until 8:30pm after the lecture $2 admission / FREE to Studebaker National Museum members & Campus members 2022 has been...