Celebrate the Un-Best of the automotive world. Terrible cars, worse trophies, lots of fun. The Concours d’Lemons, a tongue in cheek show celebrating the Un-Best of the automotive world, clatters into South Bend, Indiana on July 10, 2026, as part of the Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm. Held on the grounds of the Museum Campus, participants will share their affection of […]
Do you have young ones with a budding interest in cars? We've got an extraordinary opportunity tailored just for them at our upcoming Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm: Junior Judging! Designed for kids aged 6-14, Junior Judging offers an immersive experience where participants dive into the world of classic automobiles. They'll get up close and personal […]
The Studebaker National Museum is turning up the excitement for 2026 by announcing that the eighth annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm co-presented by The JBS Collection & LaVine Restorations 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 with […]
During the California Gold Rush, five brothers—Henry, Clement, John Mohler, Peter Everst, and Jacob Franklin Studebaker—traveled west and built wealth, first as blacksmiths, and then by building wheelbarrows and wagons. In 1868, they formally united their enterprises as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. Although their manufacturing operations were in South Bend, their primary market lay […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, August 1, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and incredible cars from the community. This month's featured clubs are the Hoosier Model A Club and Michiana Mustangs, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the event, admission to the […]
As Americans mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the country are reflecting on their history, identity, and future. In this presentation, Kyle Sater, Curator at the Studebaker National Museum, explores how earlier generations celebrated major national milestones—from the excitement of the Centennial Exposition in 1876 to the patriotic festivities surrounding the nation’s […]
THIS YEAR'S HONOREES This year's Hall of Champions celebration will honor Dan Smogor & Kruggel Lawton CPAs. Celebrate Legacy, Innovation, and Community Join us for the Studebaker National Museum’s annual Hall of Champions, our premier signature fundraising event. Each year, we gather to honor the remarkable individuals, innovators, and leaders whose vision and dedication have shaped […]
Finish your summer with a big-wheeled adventure at the Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum! Join us on Saturday, August 29, 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 […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, September 5, in the Museum Campus parking lot, for the opportunity to enjoy coffee, donuts, and incredible cars from the community. This month’s featured club is the Convertible Cadillac Crew from South Bend Indiana, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the event, admission to the […]
Take a whirlwind journey through the history of the Studebaker Proving Ground, from its origins as a critical part of Studebaker’s automotive development process to the facility’s evolution after Studebaker’s departure. Studebaker National Museum Archivist Andy Beckman will highlight some of the most fascinating moments in the Proving Ground history, including the vehicles, testing, people, […]
Cars & Coffee is hitting the road this month! Join us from 8-10am on Saturday, October 3, 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 thanks […]
The Indy 500 bills itself today as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” That description would’ve been just as accurate for the inaugural race on May 30, 1911, which featured 40 cars battling for a then-staggering $27,000 in prize money. Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford will take us on the journey through […]
