Learn the story behind Studebaker's popular compact Lark from its 1959 introduction to the very last Studebaker built. Andy Beckman, Studebaker National Museum Archivist, will examine the Lark's design, development, and evolution through its multiple generations. Program highlights will also include Studebaker's high performance Lark models and post-Studebaker racing exploits. ABOUT SPEAKER SERIES The Studebaker Museum […]
The Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum have made the difficult decision to cancel the Bootlegger's Bash, scheduled for April 17, due to low registration numbers. We understand how disappointing this news is, and apologize for the inconvenience this causes. The decision to cancel was not made lightly. Ticketholders have been issued a full […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, May 2, 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 Michiana Brits, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the event, admission to the Studebaker National Museum is free. […]
This presentation explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s deep appreciation for the automobile as both a symbol of personal freedom and an extension of innovative design. Wright saw the rise of the automobile as a transformative force—one that enabled greater connection to the natural world while reflecting the same principles of form, function, and beauty that defined […]
Rev Up Your Summer at the Studebaker National Museum! Join The Riverbend Community Math Center and the Museum for a 4-day Summer of STEM Workshop filled with creativity, innovation, and fun from June 9-12! Perfect for young car enthusiasts and budding inventors, this hands-on program runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM each day and […]
Tickets are free, but reservations are highly encouraged. Register on our website. The Studebaker National Museum is thrilled to welcome author and historian Ryan L. Cole for an engaging evening celebrating his new book, The Last Adieu: Lafayette's Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revolution, and the Gratitude of the Republic. Join us on Thursday, June 11 as […]
From a deer-hair hook sold for a dime to a million-dollar enterprise that shipped lures to 26 countries, the South Bend Bait Company became one of the most successful fishing tackle manufacturers in the world... and one of South Bend's most fascinating lost businesses. Along the way, there were scandalous affairs, corporate betrayals, and plenty […]
Join us 8am-10am on Saturday, July 4, 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 St. Joe Valley Street Rods & Sports Car Club of America, but we welcome all marques, models, and years of vehicles. During the […]
Learn from renowned automotive historians on a variety of topics in the automotive world. The livestream of the event will be carried via Grand Touring Motorsports’ twitch feed at www.twitch.tv/grantouringmotorsports. To attend in person, you can purchase your two-day Concours Weekend Pass or purchase Museum Campus Admission at the door. Schedule for Friday, July […]
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 […]
