Studebaker National Museum

The Studebaker National Museum preserves the history of the Studebaker company and South Bend’s industrial heritage through vehicles, artifacts, and interpretive exhibits. Collections range from early horse-drawn wagons and presidential carriages to 20th-century Studebaker automobiles.

The museum shares a campus and main entrance with The History Museum, making it easy to combine visits. Exhibits are arranged on multiple levels with vehicles, military displays, and viewable storage areas to explore historical context and manufacturing stories.

A compact, museum-focused visit with highlight vehicles and industrial exhibits.

Look out for:

• Early Studebaker wagons and an extensive presidential carriage collection.

• Iconic 20th-century Studebaker cars displayed across floors.

• Military vehicles and viewable storage on the lower level.

• Interpretive panels and artifacts that explain local industry and manufacturing.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive through the shared Museums at Washington and Chapin entrance and allow 1–2 hours to see main exhibits; combine with The History Museum ticket for a fuller campus visit.

• The museum shares a campus and single entrance with The History Museum.

• Regular public hours are listed on the museum website; check before visiting.

• Admission can be purchased for one or both museums on the shared campus.

• On-site displays are spread over multiple levels; plan for stairs or check accessibility options.