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Museum entry tickets are purchased at the time of your visit at the Visitor Services desk. This section is used to purchase tickets for special events when they go on sale.
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Lecture – Redlining in American Cities
Sunday, April 14, 2024
2:00 p.m.

Redlining was a practice used to deny predominantly African American families from building and buying homes in certain neighborhoods, essentially segregating areas throughout the country, including South Bend. Join Dianne Pinderhughes, Notre Dame Presidential Faculty Fellow and the Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Professor of Africana Studies and Political Science, as she describes how it impacted American cultures. Before and after the program, guests are invited to tour the exhibit Undesign the Red Line and visit the Worker’s Home, now interpreted as a 1950s African American residence. Admission is $5/general; $3/members. Seating is limited. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by clicking the button below.

Gaslights & Granite Boulders: Oliver Mansion Specialty Tour
Saturday, March 23, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of the 38-room Oliver Mansion, led by Curator of Copshaholm Skylar Whited, you’ll learn about the evolution of the historic house’s technology. Visits to the lower levels of both the mansion and Carriage House show you firsthand how light, heat, and water made the mansion a comfortable place to live throughout the years. The tour is limited. Reservations are required. $25/general; $20/members. You can make your reservations by clicking the button below.

Bootlegger's Bash
Friday, April 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Looking to party like it’s 1929? Join The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum at Bootlegger’s Bash from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. Bootlegger’s Bash is a campus event that invites you to dance, drink, and eat like you’re on Gatsby’s VIP list. Enjoy live music by Truth in Jazz and DJ Jack Shellac, specialty cocktails with spirits provided by Journeyman Distillery, Roaring ‘20s programming, and more! Costumes and period attire encouraged: no G-men allowed! Must be 21+ to attend.

 

General Admission (The Bee’s Knees): $30 Includes food and drink for purchase, and access to all event programming.

 

VIP (The Mob Boss): $100 All General Admission benefits plus open bar, private VIP lounge, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and more!

Prices do not include ticket fees.

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Enchanted Tea
Saturday, May 11, 2024
2:00 p.m.

Be enchanted with the wonders of spring at this tea presented by The History Museum. Taking place in the elegant Leighton Gallery, the event features tables of eight, each decorated to reflect all the charms of fairies. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a menu of savories, sweets, and classic teas, and is followed by a private tour of the Oliver Mansion, plus a delightful treat for young ones. Tickets are $30/general; $25/members; $15/youth 6-17; and $5/children 5 and under. Reservations are required by May 5 and can be made online by clicking the button below.

Music in the Gardens
Friday, May 31, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The History Museum welcomes The Grace Scott Band to Music in the Gardens, taking place on Friday, May 31, in the Historic Oliver Gardens. This vibrant, energetic band country and classic rock band features passionate vocals and soaring guitar solos.  The Landing is on deck at this night of music and fun with food and drink favorites for purchase (no carry-in, please). Sponsored by B100, this lively, classy yet casual event is a perfect way to experience summer. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the button below or at the door for $10. The ticket price for museum members is $5 until May 19, then $10.

History Detectives Camp
Session 1: June 18-20, 2024 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Session 2: June 25-27, 2024 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Session 3: July 16-18, 2024 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Session 4: July 23-25 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

During this three-day camp, kids ages 8-12 will spend a day discovering how people moved from place to place when there were no automobiles. On another day, they will search for technology-related artifacts in the Oliver Mansion. On the final day, they will explore mastodon and mammoth fossils, as well as more specimens. Conducted by The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum, the camp is offered on four different weeks: June 18-20, June 25-27, July 16-18, and July 23-25. The cost is $90/general; $80/members.

Financial needs-based scholarships are available for the camp. To apply, click here.

Music in the Gardens
Friday, July 26, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Whistle Pigs take center stage as The History Museum presents this night of music, food, and fun in the Historic Oliver Gardens. The seven-piece band is a close-knit family of musicians who perform all the favorites in contemporary, classic rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Guests can bring lawn chairs or blankets for a perfect spot on the lawn (no chairs are provided). The event is sponsored by 88.1 WVPE Public Radio. The Landing is on deck with food and drink favorites for purchase (no carry-in, please). This lively, classy yet casual event is a perfect way to experience summer. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the button below or at the door for $10. The ticket price for museum members is $5 until July 14, then $10.

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