First Time Visitors
If you will be visiting the Center for History for the first time, we welcome you! You may want to check out the Plan Your Visit section of our website to get information about hours, admission rates, directions and more. It may also be helpful for you to check out See and Do to learn about our current exhibits as well as the historic house tours available.
When you arrive, please let our Visitor Services staff member know that you are new to the museum. He or she will be ready to answer all questions and cheerfully provide you with whatever information will be helpful to make your visit a wonderful experience.
Make sure you get information about becoming a member, because once you visit the Center for History, we hope you’ll return again very soon!
Kids & Families
The cheerful sound of families exploring history at our museum is a welcome one. Families find that the historic houses and exhibits at the Center for History are intriguing and fun. Visits to our museum is very affordable for families because special rates apply to youth 6 – 17, and children 5 and under are free. With free, convenient parking and other amenities, a family visit has much added value. Studebaker National Museum is adjacent to the Center for History, creating an opportunity for a full day of fun. And virtually within blocks are three other museums and several other attractions, providing out-of-town visitors with ample experiences from which to select. To find out about current exhibits and programs available at the Center for History, click here. To learn about nearby attractions, click here.
Seniors
For individuals who are 60-plus, the Center for History has special admission rates as well as special membership rates. Seniors might also be especially interested in a monthly program offered, Insights in History. The program consists of a lecture as well as tour of a related area of the museum. The program began in 2004 and has been going strong ever since.
Motor Coach Groups
The Center for History likes rolling out the red carpet for tour groups. Our site includes two historic houses (Copshaholm and the Worker’s Home), through which guided tours are given. Tours of the exhibits are self-guided. We are happy to customize tours for individual group needs. A warm welcome awaits tour groups on the day of their visit. Guided tours begin promptly and our museum staff stands ready to assist any way we can. We offer spacious parking and complimentary passes for driver and tour leader. A discount admission is offered for groups of 20 or more who visit the Center for History. The rate per person is $6.50. A visit to the Center for History plus the adjoining Studebaker National Museum can be enjoyed for only $10 per person. Reservations are necessary and can be made by contacting our tour coordinator by calling (574) 235-9664, ext. 239 or
Special Accommodations
The Center for History’s exhibition galleries are barrier free. We regret that the historic houses (Copshaholm and the Worker’s Home) are not. Tours of both homes require climbing stairs. If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact the museum prior to your visit.
