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December 18th, 2023 by

Dedicate a day to learning with these interesting local museums.

If you're looking for fun family adventures this winter, you'll find various activities, treasures, and special holiday treats at South Bend museums. Whether you enjoy art, photography, classic cars, or historical events, our real estate agents think it's the perfect time of year to gather up the kids and explore some great local museums.

  • Midwest Museum of American Art – 429 South Main Street, Elkhart
    If you love American art, plan a visit to the Midwest Museum where you'll find a big display of some of your favorite artists, lectures, and holiday festivities. The current exhibition, the 45th Elkhart Juried Regional, displays works by artists from 20 northern Indiana counties and 4 southern Michigan counties. You can also participate in museum docent tours, special films,  lectures by artists and scholars, and shopping for hand-made art, jewelry, sculpture, and other treasures in the museum gift shop.

  • Raclin Murphy Museum of Art – Saint Andre Way, Notre Dame
    Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, located at the University of Notre Dame, houses a prestigious collection of decorative arts, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, and textiles. You can explore artwork by world-famous artists, view the breathtaking ceiling mosaic in the Mary Queen of Families Chapel, and enjoy hand-made desserts, pastries, and lunch in Ivan's Cafe and Bookshop. Notre Dame campus and the Raclin Murphy Museum are popular destinations for locals, tourists, and visitors looking for South Bend homes for sale.

  • South Bend Museum of Art – 120 S. DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd.
    The South Bend Museum of Art opened in 1947, and it has been a pillar of the community for more than 70 years. It's a place where adults and kids of all ages can enjoy works of art, special exhibitions, educational seminars, and studio art classes in pencil drawing, oil and watercolor painting, jewelry making, and more. The South Bend Museum has a diverse collection of artists and artwork and supports a variety of programs for local public schools. Children can learn about art through fun, interactive workshops taught by experienced art teachers. Every year, the Art League hosts a variety of special luncheons at different locations with featured artists and books.

  • Studebaker National Museum – 201 Chapin Street
    If nostalgic classic cars are a favorite pastime, you should head to the Studebaker National Museum where you'll find an extensive car collection dating back to the 1890's. The Studebaker Museum is located in a 55,000-square-foot building that houses some impressive collections including President McKinley's Studebaker Phaeton, the Presidential Carriage Collection with Abraham Lincoln's carriage, the Military Collection with old war tanks and jeeps, and the Original Collection with 33 classic Studebaker trucks and cars. If you're a classic car buff or just looking for a fun family outing, the Studebaker Museum is definitely worth a visit.

  • The History Museum – 897 West Thomas Street
    The History Museum offers a variety of fun activities and educational events during the winter. It's a great time to explore the museum's African-American artifacts, the digital collection of historic photographs, folklore exhibits, the Battle of Gettysburg, and interactive mysteries like Moonlight and Merlot at the Oliver Mansion, once the home of J.D. Oliver the 19th-century industrialist and his family. During the Christmas season, the Oliver Mansion will be decorated with over 29 Christmas trees and a festive dining room table. The Museum Boutique will be filled with decorations, gifts, toys, and something for everyone on your holiday list.

If you're considering a move to South Bend, contact us so we can help you find the perfect home for your family's lifestyle.

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Tags: Cressy & Everett, South Bend IN, Area Information, Elkhart IN, Things to do, Local Businesses
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