Informed Destinations

Evansville Wartime Museum

Information as of 7-11-24 to 7-27-24

This is a museum about WWII and Evansville’s role in the war. They have various vehicles and artifacts from the WWII era. They recently added flight simulators.

Hours:

  • Closed due to storm damage. Reopening expected around the end of August 3, 2024.
  • Normal hours:
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday: Closed
    • Wednesday: Closed
    • Thursday: 12PM-4PM
    • Friday: 12PM-4PM
    • Saturday: 12PM-4PM
    • Sunday: 12PM-4PM

Prices:

  • Adults: $11
  • 4 to 17 years: $8
  • 3 years and under: Free
  • Military/vets: $8
  • Seniors/1st responders: $8
  • Members: free
    • Membership: Evansville Wartime Museum, NARM (certain tiers)
      • Individual: $50
      • Family: $75
      • Further tiers available
  • Part of the Evansville Attractions Pass
  • Parking: Free (surface lot) but it is behind a security gate. It is on airport property.

Website: https://www.evansvillewartimemuseum.org/

Address: 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

Phone: 812-424-7461

Special programs:

  • WWII vehicle rides (a Sherman tank at the moment)
  • Visiting vehicles (such as a bomber at one point)

General reviews summary:

  • Positive:
    • Great exhibits
    • Interesting perspective on WWII
  • Negative:
    • No recurring complaints
  • General perception: Great! This is a great destination.

Verdict:

Once it reopens, visit it.