• Cars & Coffee: Presented By Donovan Hawkes State Farm Agency

    Join us from 8-10am on Saturday, August 2nd, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee (and donut!) with incredible cars from the community. This month's featured clubs will be the Hoosier Model A Club and the Michiana Mustangs, but we welcome all marques, models and years of […]

  • Touch-A-Truck: Presented by Whiteford-Kenworth

    Finish your summer with a big-wheeled adventure at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum! Join us on Saturday, August 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we turn our parking lot into a Touch-A-Truck extravaganza. Kids of all ages can get up close, climb inside, and explore a wide variety of their […]

  • South Bend’s Houses on the Move: From Tradition to Technology

    Wiekamp Auditorium

    Join Ross Van Overberghe and Kate Himick from the Historic Preservation Commission of St. Joseph County as they delve into South Bend's rich history of house and structure relocation. While often associated with modern technology, the practice of moving houses has deep roots in South Bend and throughout the United States. This presentation will explore […]

  • Cars & Coffee Presented By Donovan Hawkes State Farm Agency

    International Proving Grounds 32104 State Road 2, New Carlisle, IN, United States

      Cars & Coffee is hitting the road this month! Join us from 8-10am on Saturday, September 6th, at the International Proving Grounds, (formerly the Navistar Proving Grounds), for the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee (and donut!) with incredible cars from the community. We welcome all marques, models and years of vehicles! Special […]

  • Think It’s New? Think Again! Ephemeral Solutions to Eternal Problems.

    Wiekamp Auditorium

    Many “inventions” are simply solutions to the minor problems of everyday life. Such everyday problems persist over time, with technological changes allowing new generations to develop different solutions. But how new are they? Join Independent Exhibit Developer, Mary Seelhorst, as she romps through the pages of Popular Mechanics, and compares proposed solutions to some of life’s […]

  • Cars & Coffee: Presented By Donovan Hawkes State Farm Agency

    Join us from 8-10am on Saturday, October 4th, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee (and donut!) with incredible cars from the community. This month's featured car club is the Crossroad Casket Cruisers, but we welcome all marques, models and years of vehicles! Special thanks to our […]

  • America’s Canal Era

    Wiekamp Auditorium

    In the early 19th century, Americans looked to canals for transportation. They carried people and goods over long distances with minimal power, and extended the benefits of water-born commerce from seaports to inland communities. Join The Henry Ford Museum's Curator of Transportation, Matt Anderson, as he recognizes the 200th anniversary of the completion of New York […]

  • Trunk-or-Treat 2025

    Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join us for a spook-tacular evening at the Museum Campus for our annual Trunk-or-Treat! On October 29, from 5:30-7:30pm, we’re transforming our galleries into a fun and festive Halloween celebration. Costumes are encouraged but not required—come dressed in your favorite spooky attire or simply as yourself. This free event is […]

  • Guitars & Cars – featuring Richard Gilewitz with Special Guest Tim May

    Thank you for your interest, this event is now SOLD OUT due to overwhelming demand. Contact Becca Schaefer (574) 235-9128 to join a waitlist or for more information. 🎸 Guitars & Cars – Featuring Richard Gilewitz with Special Guest Tim May 📅 November 12 📍 Studebaker National Museum, South Bend, IN 🕖 Doors open at […]

  • Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

    Wiekamp Auditorium

    The five Great Lakes make up the largest expanse of freshwater on earth. They are also five of the deadliest bodies of water that have sent 6,000-10,000 ships to a watery grave and caused the death of thousands of sailors and passengers. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the most famous Great Lakes shipwreck, […]

  • Trivia Night 2026

    *2 Tables Remaining* Rev up your brainpower and buckle up for a thrilling night of fun at The Studebaker National Museum's annual Trivia Night! Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening, with the winning team receiving a $400 Grand Prize! Teams may consist of up to 10 players, all participants must be 21+. […]

  • Presidents’ Day at the Museums

    The Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum are offering free admission to their museums on Monday, February 16, in honor of Presidents’ Day. The Studebaker National Museum is proud to house the world’s largest collection of U.S. Presidential Carriages, and if you are curious about some of the lesser-known stories behind the 1st Source […]