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.
Members, please contact the Receptionist during business hours at 812-425-2406 or info@museum.org for an online discount code. Not a member yet? Become a member today!
One Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium show is included with regularly priced Museum admission. You can redeem your theater ticket at the front desk upon arriving at the museum.
Online ticket sales are non-refundable.
On the first Friday of each month, the Museum offers free gallery and EMTRAC admission from 11am - 5pm.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
Stephanie Engelbrecht
G. Richard & Rita Eykamp
Martha & Merritt deJong Foundation
Phyllis R. Grimm
M. Susan Hardwick
Jim & Carol Havens
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph McConaughy
John C. & Diane Schroeder
Patrick & Lisa Shoulders
The Cecil A. & Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation
Kay L. Cox & Wade McNeill
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