• Trunk or Treat

    October + candy + cars = Trunk or Treat! Join us, Wednesday, 10/25/2023 for our biggest and best Trunk or Treat yet! This free event will take place in both the Studebaker National Museum and the History Museum and will feature a spooky scavenger hunt throughout the campus! Both museums collaborating means more candy and […]

  • “Century of Progress” Poster Launch

    Join the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum as we launch the sale of the new "Century of Progress" posters for the city of South Bend! The designers of the top three posters will be present in the campus lobby for the opportunity to discuss their work and creative process with visitors. The Studebaker […]

  • The Birth of the Silver Arrows: Mercedes-Benz Racing

    The racing cars of Mercedes-Benz have been known as the “Silver Arrows” (Silberpfeile) since the 1930s in the years immediately preceding the Second World War. Along with the racing cars of the Auto Union company, the silvery-liveried German machines of the two companies dominated Grand Prix racing from 1934 to 1939. After the Second World […]

  • Member Exclusive: Brickyard to the Bend

    Calling all members! Please join us on Thursday, December 7, 2023, for a special member event celebrating the Studebaker National Museum’s newest acquisition—the #34 Studebaker Special Indianapolis 500 race car, one of just five factory-backed cars built for the 1932 and 1933 races. Learn more about the fascinating story of the #34 car, including a […]

  • A Visit with Mr. Lincoln

    Kick off your holiday season with a visit from America's sixteenth president! Join us Saturday, December 9, in the Wiekamp Auditorium as Kevin Wood, professional Lincoln portrayer, allows listeners to get up close and personal with the life story of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln plans to speak about growing up on the frontier, his family, […]

  • Trivia Night

    The Studebaker National Museum is once again hosting a Trivia Night for our friends who are 21+! Join us, Saturday, February 3, for a night of trivia that will test your knowledge like no other! Guests will have access to participate in door prizes as well as a cash bar. Feel free to bring your […]

  • Presidential Carriage Collection Deep Dive

    Curious about some of the lesser-known stories behind our Presidential carriage Collection? Join Programming & Content Coordinator, Lauren Moss, as she shares information on the conservation and preservation of these iconic pieces of history through a pair of 30-minute talks. Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the carriages while […]

  • Speaker Series: South Bend’s Forgotten Tragedies

    South Bend’s Forgotten Tragedies Join Aaron Helman, author of An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County and Ride the Jack Rabbit to explore some of the forgotten tragedies that have touched South Bend; including what was once the worst railroad accident in the history of the United States, an unsolved downtown bombing attack, and the […]

  • History Detectives Camp

    Its Summer Camp time! The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum are teaming up this summer to offer History Detectives Camp! During this three-day camp, kids ages 8-12 will spend their first day at the Studebaker National Museum learning what it was like to travel in the 1800s through hands-on activities, games, and artifact […]