Welcome to the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science. We utilize our permanent collection and resources to offer diverse educational experiences for the Tri-State region. Evansville Museum offers exhibitions, educational events, family programs and more. Visit us along the Ohio Riverfront in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana.
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*Private and School tours available upon request for every day of the week.
Free parking space is available in our museum lot during open hours. The museum is easily accessible from the Lloyd Expressway, US Interstate 69 and US Highway 41.
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The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is committed to providing programming and a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology and/or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our programs, facilities and website, and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Museum Reception Desk, and motorized wheelchairs are permitted. Our goal is to be as inclusive as possible. If you need an accommodation, please contact us or call (812) 425-2406.
Seating in the KOCH IMMERSIVE THEATER & PLANETARIUM for those with special needs, wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, and open captioning (when available) are available in advance on the day of your show. Please see a museum staff member.
Would you or someone you know benefit from a visual guide explaining what to expect when visiting the Museum? Then check out the Evansville Museum’s brand-new social story! Special thanks to Autism Evansville for their guidance in developing this resource.
In addition to the social story, you can also view a virtual tour of our Train at EMTRAC by clicking HERE!
Interested in bringing your group to the Evansville Museum? Contact the Curator of Education at education@emuseum.org to arrange for a visit. Want to add a guided tour on to your visit? Docent-led tours cost an additional $2 per person and arrangements must be finalized at least two weeks before your scheduled visit date. Options for guided tours include:
Museum Highlights Tour (All ages)
During the Highlights Tour, your Docent guide will lead you on overview tour of the Evansville Museum. During this fast-paced, 45 minute tour you will be able to explore the Museum’s permanent galleries. Pick THREE out of the FOUR galleries:
Hands-on Science: Explore and play in the hands-on science exhibits
Anthropology: Discover our ancestors in the Humankind Gallery
History: Travel back in time and take a walk through Rivertown, USA
Art: Look closely and learn about the artwork on display
You Be the Art Critic (All ages)
In this 45–55-minute session, participants will view and discuss selected works exhibited in the Museum galleries, give close attention to a work of their own choice, prepare an evaluation / critique of the work, and present their critique to their peers.
EMTRAC – Evansville Museum Transportation Center (All ages)
Discover the history of transportation in Evansville! Students learn about early river and rail travel and the development of street transportation and aviation in Evansville. Highlights include a model railroad vignette and the Evansville Museum train, a real beauty comprised of a 1908 steam engine, 1926 club car, and circa 1900 caboose. This 45-minute tour includes the entire Museum Transportation Center and train. Note: The train is not handicap-accessible. If this is a concern, please contact the Museum Curator to discuss options for your group.
To learn more and see a full list of tours, programs, and field trip options, please visit EDUCATION.
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