Location: Evansville
Top Things to do in Evansville
Top 8 Museums in Evansville, Indiana (IN)
Situated on a gentle bend of the Ohio River at the hub between Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, Evansville is a sizable metropolis with small town friendliness. There is something for everyone to discover, whether it is a chance encounter with Lady Luck on the riverboat Casino Aztar, a brisk hike along the Riverfront promenade, a step into history at Angel Mounds State Historic Site, fun with the family at Kid's Kingdom or an escape to verdant Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage.
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1. Evansville African American Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Doublej317 - Indianapolis, United States
I found this little gem of history while I had 4 hours until game time. It was a great little piece of history and so many facts that I did not know- and I live in IN. The tour was great & the items on display were amazing to see! Well worth Free parking & $5 entry fee & took about 1 1/2 hours!
2. The Rumjahn Gallery and Framery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Rumjahn Gallery is Evansville's largest art gallery, featuring original art from around the country. Acrylics, oils, watercolors, pottery, jewelry and other unique art, we will have that special something to make your trip memorable. We offer custom framing, and will ship directly to your home.
3. USS LST Ship Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
CLOSED Dec. 24th 25th; Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st The LST Memorial is open at her new location at 610 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708! We are on our regular autumn schedule, though accommodations will be made to ensure the safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers during ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc. maintains and operates the USS LST 325, the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship, Tank in the United States, and is dedicated to these very important ships and the men who served on them. The USS LST 325 was one of the over 200 that participated in the Normandy Landings. Tours of the ship are guided as the ship is fully operational, and run on the hour with the last tour going on ship at 3:00 PM. Each year the ship cruises the inland rivers taking the ship to other communities. Please call ahead in September and October to verify that we are in Evansville.
Reviewed By tedthetower080 - Louisville, United States
Wonderful piece of history, great way to pay tribute to those who served in World War II, this is a piece of history, made several trips to Normandy, giant ship, great tour guides, you get to see an actual Jeep used in the TV Show MASH. If you're a MASH fan you'll love this
4. Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Museum admission is $12 for Adults and $8 for Youth 4-17 and includes a ticket to the Koch Immersive Theater and Planetarium, our giant screen domed theater. Children 3 and younger, admission on the third Friday each month and ASTC Travel Passport Members are always free! The Evansville Museum is one of Southwestern Indiana's oldest and most respected cultural institutions. We are a general museum of art, history and science . Also on our campus is the Evansville Museum Transportation Center, featuring Southern Indiana transportation artifacts from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries.
Reviewed By charlesbC6079KL
For being in a mid-size town the museum is of first-class quality. The railroad exhibit is well worth visiting. The museum caters to both the adult and the child
5. Reitz Home Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By kmeador02 - Louisville, United States
We visited here on our first trip to Evansville. It was amazing. Hands down one of the best historic house museums we’ve visited. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate and graciously answered all our questions. The home is out-of-this-world incredible. A must-see if you’re anywhere near this quaint town.
6. Evansville Wartime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Visit us for a walk through galleries and exhibits of our area's wartime history and achievements. You'll see examples of wartime production, the stories of area veterans and some of vehicles from the WW2 era. We look forward to your visit!
Reviewed By Tjf4569
A wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of the area and much of an effort this area played during the war. The volunteer who took the time to show me everything there was impressed with my knowledge of the artifacts. I was equally impressed and blown away about how big of a role this area played in the war. True hidden gem.
7. Children's Museum of Evansville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 101 reviews
Located in Downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) offers over 18,000 square feet of galleries and exhibits, housed in a beautiful historic Art Deco building once home to the public library. The mission of the museum is to spark the curious minds and imaginations of children and their families through dynamic exhibits, programs, and activities. Museum staff and supporters strive to meet that mission everyday by encouraging young minds to explore all that cMoe offers and experience learning through play. Children (and their parents) are encouraged to play hands-on with galleries and exhibits. Popular favorites include performing a play in the 5th Street Theater, splashing in the Wet Deck, climbing through Moe the two-story duck, playing the laser harp, acting like a booger in a giant nose, and chatting with the talking Mark Twain bust. cMoe is located within walking distance to downtown restaurants and other attractions. Hours of Operation Tuesday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. CLOSED MONDAYS
Reviewed By Rfamily0516
We had a fun visit here with our four year old and 18 month old. There was plenty to keep both of our children occupied! Some favorites were the water room, toddler pyramid, and play garden. We noticed several new displays since our last visit over a year ago. The displays and toys all seemed very clean and well cared for, too. This is a lovely place to bring your children to, tuck your phone/devices away, and just play together! The one complaint we had about our visit is that while we were there, there was a group of birthday party kids that got a bit rowdy. Some older kids from the group (12 or 13 years old) were full-speed running through rooms and jumping off displays as they played chase; they almost ran into my daughter’s stroller and I had to say some thing to them. I don’t blame the museum for the behavior of these kids, but perhaps they could have an employee monitor the second and third floors (where this happened) a bit more to help prevent such instances. However, this definitely will not deter us from coming back, as such a thing can and does happen at any venue for kids!
8. Henry Cook Mansion
Built in 1899 by architecture firm Harris & Shopbell, the Henry E. Cook Residence exhibits true craftsmanship unlike any other. The colonial revival mansion is the last standing remnant of Evansville's most successful brewery on the 19th century. The Home is currently undergoing restoration after sitting exposed to the weather for 30 years and public tours are available during this process.
