Some of the more historically interesting items in the collection of the Evansville Museum are the Wartime Log and other material of Charles C. Huppert (1918-2010)—a prisoner of war (POW) at Stalag Luft III in German occupied territory during World War II.
Read MoreWhile the Tri-State has enjoyed the benefit of a planetarium since 1952, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the modern planetarium projector. This event will be celebrated as a year-long, global series of events, targeting both the public and planetarians worldwide.
Read MoreRemembering 1968 Campaign Visits to Evansville through Images in the Collection.
Read MoreIf you were in Evansville during the last eclipse in 2017, you didn’t experience the event that we will experience next year. In 2017 in Evansville the Moon obscured a little over 99% of the Sun. The difference between a 99% eclipse is like the difference between night and day. Or put another way, the difference between seeing something mildly interesting and seeing something that utterly takes your breath away!
Read MoreThrough the history of Evansville several men who have held the presidency have visited our city. Some came before they held office, others after their service, and a few while they were president of the United States. In this blog, 19th century presidents who visited Evansville are highlighted.
Read MoreAs the Virginia G. Schroeder Curator of Art (curator of art at Evansville’s largest museum and strongest permanent collection of art), I took it upon myself to merge the fine arts with the culinary arts and so “AJ’s Fall Fest Challenge” was born.
Read MoreLooking for other things to do in Evansville while you’re here visiting us? This article by Travel Magazine has a great list of activities and places to visit!
Read MoreAs a Docent at the Evansville Museum, I have met so many new and interesting people with diverse backgrounds. We work on projects together, and provide support for the Museum’s programs, And I was able to receive the benefit of their knowledge and experiences along the way.
Read MoreHow our planetarium got to where it is today is just as remarkable. From our earliest beginnings as a display at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival in 1952, to our canvas dome at our previous site on Second Street, to the third-floor planetarium remembered by many, it’s been quite a journey.
Read MoreBefore the days of electronic media and social postings, postcards were a primary way for people to share their travels with the folks back home or to share greetings with friends and family. Whether one was on an adventure or wanting to drop a quick note, postcards were sent illustrating exciting experiences and/or to simply stay in touch.
Read MoreThe Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
Read MoreThe Evansville Museum’s Dorothy & George Eykamp Director of Science Experiences, Mitch Luman, will retire June 30, 2023. Luman has served as head of the Museum’s science department for 37 years, joining the institution in 1985 after directing the planetarium at the Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Nebraska.
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