Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science

Information as of 7-11-24 to 7-14-24

This facility has significant art, history, and science exhibits. Permanent collections include Crescent Galleries (art), Humankind (history/art), Early Evansville History and Lincoln (history), Rivertown USA (history), Decades of Change (history), Arms for Victory (history), EMTRAC (history), Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium (varies), and Welborn Baptist Hands-On Science Center (science). As of the writing, all the changing exhibits were art, but this is not always the case.

Hours:

  • Monday:          Closed
  • Tuesday:          Closed
  • Wednesday:     Closed
  • Thursday:        11AM-5PM
  • Friday:             11AM-5PM
  • Saturday:         11AM-5PM
  • Sunday:           12PM-5PM

Prices, web pricing. Price is higher on site:

  • Entry, includes one theater ticket:
    • Adults: $12
    • 4-17 years: $8
    • 3 years and under: Free
  • Member entry: Free
  • Theater pricing:
    • Adults: $7
    • Youth: $5
    • Members: $5
  • Memberships: Evansville Museum, ASTC, NARM, and Time Travelers, depending on tier:
    • Student: $4.50/month or $40/year
    • Basic: $6/month or $65/year
    • Higher tiers available
  • Part of the Evansville Attractions Pass
  • Parking: Free (surface lot)

Website: https://emuseum.org/

Address: 411 SE Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47713

Phone: 812-425-2406

Special Programs:

  • Geek Con
  • Gaming parties

General reviews summary:

  • Positive:
    • EMTRAC (transportation museum) is well-received.
    • Planetarium is great.
  • Negative:
    • Relatively small
    • Some displays are out of date.
  • General perception: Good. While smaller than similar museums in larger cities, this museum is pretty good for the size of Evansville.

Verdict:

Not a bad stop if you are in Evansville anyway.