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Become a Museum Member

Membership to The History Museum invites you to explore history within a vibrant community, igniting your passion for the past. As a member, you help to provide vital funding for our continual mission of preserving and interpreting the past for future generations.

 

Most memberships pay for themselves in three visits. It is a great way to see all our latest exhibits, then come back with your family and friends, using your guest passes, to see them again! Membership also unlocks access to member pricing on popular programs like Music in the Gardens and Mystery at the Mansion.

Historic museum exhibits showcasing local history and cultural heritage at The History Museum in Springfield.

What:

25% off all new memberships, including premium, to the Studebaker National Museum, The History Museum, and the Campus. This deal excludes Campus Passports.

When:

Valid 10/10/25 through 11/23/2025

What do Knute Rockne and Fozzie Bear have in common? Studebaker, of course!

 

Before Fozzie hit the big screen in his uncle’s 1951 Commander, Rockne was making deals with Studebaker.

 

For a limited time, become a member and receive 25% off all NEW memberships to The History Museum, the Studebaker National Museum, or the entire Campus. Each visit you’ll be able to see Fozzie’s fully restored Studebaker and Rockne’s Rockne. A Bear’s Natural Habitat: The Return of Fozzie’s Studebaker is on display through February 9, 2026, at the Studebaker National Museum. Rockne: Life & Legacy is on view through May 31, 2026, at The History Museum.

 

Questions:

Shelby Cooper, The History Museum, 574-235-9664, ext. 6238, or scooper@historymuseumsb.org

 

Jackson Garrison, Studebaker National Museum, (574) 235-9714, or (888) 391-5600

There has never been a better time to become a member of The History Museum. Memberships offer benefits like free admission, invitations to exclusive members-only events, discounts on programs, and much more!Images/history-museum-exhibit-children-activities.jpg.

 

The History Museum is the second oldest historical society in Indiana, and for over 150 years, we have collected local history. Through your support as members, we can continue doing what we do best-preserving the past! Plus, museum membership offers a unique way to connect with history.

The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum are neighbors. We are so close that we share an admissions desk! We offer the unique opportunity to purchase a Campus level membership, good for BOTH museums! All benefits are included with Campus memberships. Check out Studebaker National Museum here.

Vintage artifacts displayed inside The History Museum.

Benefits of Membership

  • Free museum admission all year long

  • Discounts on events and programs

  • Invitation to members-only events, like Member’s Night at Four Winds Field and exhibit opening parties.

  • 10% discount at The Museum Boutique

  • 10% discount on facility rentals

  • Guest passes

  • Guest passes

Senior/Individual—2 single use passes

Senior Dual/Dual/Family—4 single use passes

Premium levels—2 guests every visit (Pioneer/Silver/Explorer/Gold)

4 guests every visit (Founder/Platinum)

  • Yesterday’s News, our quarterly newsletter

  • Free or discounted admission at more than 350 history museums nationwide through the Time Travelers program.

  • Dual memberships can include members from different households

  • Family memberships can include two adults, including parents and/or grandparents, and four children.

Vintage artifacts displayed inside The History Museum.

How to Purchase or Renew a Membership

Memberships to The History Museum OR to the campus may be purchased. Campus memberships grant access to both The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum.

Senior Individual

1 adult, age 60 and over. Receive 2 single-use guest passes.

Individual

1 adult, age 18 and over. Receive 2 single-use guest passes.

Senior Dual*

2 adults, age 60 and over. Can be from different households. Receive 4 single-use guest passes.

Dual*

2 adults, age 18 and over. Can be from different households. Receive 4 single-use guest passes.

Family**

2 adults and children. Great for both parents and grandparents. Receive 4 single-use guest passes.

Silver*

2 adults and children. Great for both parents and grandparents. Can bring 2 guests each visit.

Gold*

2 adults and children. Great for both parents and grandparents. Can bring 2 guests each visit.

Platinum*

2 adults and children. Great for both parents and grandparents. Can bring 4 guests each visit.

* Can be from different households.  **Great for both parents and grandparents.

Vintage artifacts displayed inside The History Museum.

Let's Hit the Road!

As a member of The History Museum, you receive free or discounted admission at more than 350 history museums nationwide through the Time Travelers program. Simply show your membership card from The History Museum and ask for the Time Travelers special discount. Free parking, gift shop discounts, and other special offers are also offered.

Click Here to see a complete list of participating museums.

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