Reviews of The History Museum (Museum)

loveross0716 .

Beautiful place!! Thirty-eight room mansion left by the Oliver family. Everything in it is original to the house. So many unique pieces, and Brenda, our guide, told lots of great stories. There's only one room you can't go into-the nursery-because there are no original pieces for that room. I loved the library, kitchen, mourning room and kitchen the best. Oh yeah, and gorgeous Tiffany glass everywhere! You should go!!

Anita Tucker

Had a great and wonderful time with my son from Indianapolis visiting his Daughter in town, Great to see And learn about the history Of the Oliver mansion and different things about the The Studebaker cars,Also I learn about the Indian tribe and how they lived, Great place for adult And children.

MJ Kroske

The exhibit on the Potawatami tribes was very well done.

Nicholas Shaneyfelt

I regret that I lived in South Bend for five years and never visited this wonderful museum. Now that I'm back for a visit, I'm really glad to have made it a priority to visit. It's mainly a shrine to the heyday of the Studebaker Corporation, but it also has a collection of other artifacts of local interest. I'm not a car buff by any means, but I was still fascinated by the lineup of old vehicles, the great majority of which are restored or well preserved. Definitely worth the cost of admission, which dor a student is $7. I took my time and got through the museum in about one hour and 45 minutes.

Kary Callahan

Murder mystery tour was fabulous, the guides and actors did a great job. Took our twelve year grandson what a great experience for him we all had a wonderful time. Thanks to all

Heather Dickenson

Well curated costume exhibit. Love the Studebaker exhibits. Looking forward to the tea house opening.

John Herman

Didn't check this out..the studebaker museum was great

Cathy Scholz

Nice

Denise Graves

Enjoyed my time there and the gift shop had a great mix of new items and antiques

Lou Donkle

Three museums in one; History Museum, Oliver Mansion, and Studebaker Museum. Mansion and Studebaker are fantastic! History Museum is so-so.

miao yu

great but little small.

Daniel Goldman

It is okay, but nothing special to go to more than a couple of times.

janie hollis

I was very disapointed. Me and my husahusaband and our two kids paid fifty bucks to see it all and after we paid they told us a bunch of stuff was closed off and we couldnt even get into mansion which was the reason we came. We tried to talk to workers and they just laughed and said not our problems. One guy just walked away. They didnt tell us that they do last tour at two got there at 330 left at 430 so paid fifty bucks to walk around for a hour. I will tell everyone to never go here and i will never come back

Donna Murray

Beautiful display of detailed movie costumes. We also enjoyed the circus pictures. Great place to host a party. Delightful evening!

Julie Robinson

Downton Abbey costume exhibit was magnificent!

jjflash1987

Very nice small museum. Great way to spend the afternoon.

Elaine Hyland

Beautiful museum and a credit to South Bend.

paul custer

Easy to find and easy parking

Lee Miller

Loved the tour of the Oliver Mansion!

Kerry Barron

Beautiful museum

Fred Mindach II

The museum overall was spectacular, educational and beautiful. The Studebaker Museum was way cool! My wife's grandpa was the Manager of the Testing Grounds for Studebaker.

Alan Almeida Campos

Great place to see part of Michiana history.

leah schmeckpeper

Fun place to bring the kids

Patty McDowell

Wonderful place, our Guide Travis was great

Reade Adams

Extraordinary old mansion with the original furnishings.

Marina Davidson

SPECTACULAR!!!It is a preserved gem from history

Wil Miles

So rare to see a house from the turn of the century with everything it. Donated to the City of South Bend, Indiana as is from funiture, dishes and cloths.

Kevin Murphy

This is one of the best history museums in the region outside Chicago. The Oliver Mansion is a treasure, the Gardens are amazing, and one could spend a day in their various exhibits. Great for all ages.

Jennifer Cooper

We really enjoyed our tour. Only issue was the heat inside the mansion, which is understandable with the size of it.

Con Bac

Beautiful mansion. Tour guide very knowledgeable

David Martin

The Copshaholm was amazing. I don't know how many photos I can add. I have about 100. Everything was so densely filled and opulently appointed. The carriage house and museum contained many wings on prohibition, Notre Dame, the women's professional baseball league, and the circus. Very interesting. Some things may be hard to read on the photos. I held my breath, but...

Marilyn Nash

Wow

S Gerencser

Really great museum. Indiana history and Studebaker history well curated.

Donna Bridge

Want through the Oliver house. Good tour.

Yupadi Prasertwanitch

The Movie Costume Exhibit was very well done. Quite enjoyable! I learned so much from it.

Esther Ollar

Fun kids room downstairs

Dana Lee

Good place to learn about History

Patti Feldt

Toured the Oliver House which was totally AWESOME! Right now they have a Tiffany exhibit going on which is pretty fantastic too! Also toured "The Workers House" where a nice Polish family lived. All totally worth your time!

Bucktoothzombie

Really nice place to visit.. If asked if ya wanna tour....Say yes!!

Sallie Gartrell

Very interesting place to visit

Kristi Neises

The children's museum is a worthwhile activity, an adequate value for the price. It's just too bad that it's not better maintained.

Hasini Yatawatte

The tour of the Oliver mansion was great. You can get a good discount with the student id.

Lynn Ceraldi

Super nicely done museum with great information and tours

Jennifer Malkewicz - Kaplachinski

beautiful space

Jack DeRyke

Great place for a day trip.

John Howard

Most of the exhibits we're closed or being worked on.

Pat Morris

A Great Place to Spend the Afternoon!

Joe Salzburg

Great historical display of Studebakers going back to their wagons in the 1800s and up through their cars to 1950s and early 60s. The Oliver Mansion is a must see.

David Miller

Fascinating place filled with interesting facts and stories.

Mary Sue Boeglin

So interesting. Beautiful

Urska Jinx

great lil History Musesum. love how it shows what used to be made in south ben

Stephon Wasio

Great place for local history

Robert Johnson

Very nice displays.

Milvia Céspedes

Muy interesante e instructivo lo que se expone.

Kim Johnson

Everyone was very nice. It was very interesting to learn the history. I will definitely go back for a full tour of the mansion as this was just small tours they were offering during our company party.