Indiana Dinosaur Museum opens with a roar: South Bend celebrates project completion

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM

The Indiana Dinosaur Museum is thrilled to announce its opening success, marking a major milestone for the City of South Bend. After months of anticipation, the museum has completed its final projects, and in recognition of this achievement, the City of South Bend has agreed to forgive the museum’s grant. A celebration is planned for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9th, at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, 7102 Lincolnway West in South Bend.

“Completing our projects on time and in line with the city’s expectations is a proud moment for us, and we are deeply grateful to the City of South Bend for supporting us with the grant forgiveness,” shared Mark Tarner, founder of the Indiana Dinosaur Museum.

“The opening of the Indiana Dinosaur Museum in South Bend has been a tremendous success for Northern Indiana and the state as a whole,” said David Holt, IDDC Chief of Staff and COO. “It is exciting to see such a unique attraction putting Indiana on the map as a premier tourist destination for families.”

Mayor James Mueller congratulated the museum team saying, "The Indiana Dinosaur Museum is an incredible new attraction that will bring education and excitement to our residents and visitors alike. We’re proud to have supported this project and are thrilled to see its success.”

Learn more about the Indiana Dinosaur Museum's success and future expansion.