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Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana, functions as a cultural institution that preserves local history through historic spaces and galleries. It centers on Copshaholm, the Oliver Mansion, a 38-room residence whose original furnishings provide a window into past daily life, set among two acres of gardens, plus the adjacent Worker's Home cottage reflecting 1930s life. The museum operates seven galleries with a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits, including material on Notre Dame history, and it serves as the national repository for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Located eight blocks west of downtown and adjacent to the Studebaker National Museum, it serves visitors and researchers in the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector with a small staff. Recent developments include expansion of its offices in 2024 and ongoing programs such as a Photography Workshop in 2025, along with accessibility initiatives like QR codes for vision-impaired visitors.