The History Museum

The History Museum At our museum, you will discover, experience, and immerse yourself in history. Our Kidsfirst museum has reopened!
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Hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

Join us this coming Wednesday, June 3, for our next Insights in History lecture! This lecture will be presented by Jon G...
05/30/2026

Join us this coming Wednesday, June 3, for our next Insights in History lecture! This lecture will be presented by Jon Gilchrist and Melaney Miller, the owners of Gene's Camera in South Bend. They will discuss the history and evolution of photography and the history of the Gene's Camera store!

Sign up today at https://historymuseumsb.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/historymuseumsb/eventRegistration.jsp?event=5566&fbclid=IwY2xjawSG4XpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZFpNVEhJTmdJYW1hakNhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlFsZ4S27IvqT3uq60WOWtP6eKya4OHbEc8GyLNb4S3FXhy4uAPF2OOXUEHU_aem_YWdncwD_1dBYQqkx5TelXCnnw1gD&brid=YWdncwGJ-JmiZeA7OO8-aTRxbIIw

ROCKNE: LIFE & LEGACY closes this Sunday, May 31! To everyone who's come and seen the exhibit so far, thank you so much ...
05/29/2026

ROCKNE: LIFE & LEGACY closes this Sunday, May 31! To everyone who's come and seen the exhibit so far, thank you so much for you support! If you haven't had the chance to see the ultimate college football exhibit yet, or if you want to revisit one last time before it closes, make sure to stop by this weekend!

University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Football University of Notre Dame Archives

The reservation deadline for our Juneteenth Reception is next Tuesday, June 2! Make sure to buy your tickets before then...
05/28/2026

The reservation deadline for our Juneteenth Reception is next Tuesday, June 2! Make sure to buy your tickets before then and join us at an elegant evening reception honoring Marguerite Taylor!

Buy your tickets at https://historymuseumsb.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/historymuseumsb/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6177&fbclid=IwY2xjawSFPQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrWTZJak9QV0RDWEtSSHhGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg3vXBRLffeU4QiW_sLClA9Ip6T9wIHPUMLo8ZmtqbE_mMHmpfLKf2dgEWH4_aem_YWdncwANy8deaVqLTBjyR9mtGybs&brid=YWdncwE5H6IED8NtL_JS4AWzWhVM

In 1776, the United States' Founding Fathers launched a revolution. 250 years later, they're still here. They've been ca...
05/27/2026

In 1776, the United States' Founding Fathers launched a revolution. 250 years later, they're still here. They've been carved into marble and mountains. They are in your wallet. They have their own national holidays. And some of them have a street named after them in South Bend, Indiana. Learn about some famous revolutionaries' local ties, from Lafayette to Kosciuszcko, on this episode of A Bend in Time.

The final episode of Series 6, "Revolutionaries", is now available to listen to! You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://abendintime.podbean.com/e/series-6-8-revolutionaries/

We wish everyone a good memorial day. From today until labor day, as a part of Blue Star Museums, all veterans and activ...
05/25/2026

We wish everyone a good memorial day. From today until labor day, as a part of Blue Star Museums, all veterans and active military personnel and their families will receive free admission to The History Museum!

We are open today, so make sure to stop by!

Blue Star Families

For our next America250 trivia, we go to the far reaches of our planet! "Who was the first American to travel into space...
05/23/2026

For our next America250 trivia, we go to the far reaches of our planet! "Who was the first American to travel into space on a suborbital flight?" Put your answers in the comments below!

UPDATE: The answer is now in the comments!

For all things America250 at The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum, check out https://studebakermuseum.org/america-250/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR9j-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4V2llYnlpZ09YcU9SY1lyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkK0k8LAbchnO_1LVCkOeOwqbdqVcJnVhgH219GMYbVKzR-pMZWSt-NPiF5Y_aem_YWdncwDIsq-3fxd3_8Jet1eHsTVH&brid=YWdncwGhM2PvPu4HE9N4CBQ_Zzxc

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, to honor Marguerite Taylor with this year's African American Legacy Award! The award will be...
05/22/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 9, to honor Marguerite Taylor with this year's African American Legacy Award! The award will be presented at our Juneteenth Reception, an elegant event taking place in our Historic Oliver Gardens. Drinks will be available for purchase - buy your tickets or sponsor the event today at https://historymuseumsb.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/historymuseumsb/eventRegistration.jsp?event=6177&fbclid=IwY2xjawR9icJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4V2llYnlpZ09YcU9SY1lyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn--rlstX7bqgW_EuFs9b8J6FJE502IsuO27twl0ZdfEKYvWkAuy1KCcnzlb_aem_YWdncwAWd17why0MqHp7Q26vogsw&brid=YWdncwE_eZ4UikjI-bP7Ns0cadtr

Pictured here are some photos from last year's reception!

The Historic Oliver Gardens are starting to bloom! Make sure to stop by and take a walk through the gardens - and maybe ...
05/21/2026

The Historic Oliver Gardens are starting to bloom! Make sure to stop by and take a walk through the gardens - and maybe take a look at the museum while you are here!

Episode 7 of Series 6 is out now! You can listen to the new episode, and all previous episodes, of "A Bend in Time" wher...
05/19/2026

Episode 7 of Series 6 is out now! You can listen to the new episode, and all previous episodes, of "A Bend in Time" wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://abendintime.podbean.com/e/series-06-07-original-people/. Make sure to join us next week for the final episode of Series 6!

Episode 7: "Original People" highlights street names with native origins. Depending on who's telling it, South Bend's story usually begins with the early fur traders coming to set up shop. But they came here because people were here, with lives, trade networks, and entire civilizations around the place that would become South Bend. Miami Street is named for the Miami people of the region, Parkovash for the bison who used to thunder across the plains, and Pokagon after a great leader of the local Potawatomi. Learn about all of these and more on this episode of A Bend in Time.

Today is ! At The History Museum, we focus on telling global history through the local lens of the St. Joseph River Val...
05/18/2026

Today is ! At The History Museum, we focus on telling global history through the local lens of the St. Joseph River Valley. Through our three historic houses and seven changing galleries, we highlight how local stories connect to the greater tapestry of history.

This year, in collaboration with the Studebaker National Museum, we are holding several exhibits to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, starting with our joint exhibit "Moments that Made US", open now! If you are in the South Bend area, make sure to stop by!

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808 W Washington Street
South Bend, IN
46601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15742359664

Website

http://linktr.ee/historymuseumSB

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