Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Evansville

Bright space with educational exhibits. Huge building features fun interactive exhibits from building with recycled plastic to water play.

Docked naval vessel from World War II. Visitors can tour this World War II-era naval landing ship, which also served in the Greek navy.

Science, history & art exhibits. Riverside general interest museum featuring exhibits on art, history & science, plus a planetarium.

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African-American museum & cultural venue. Museum & cultural center dedicated to history & traditions of the African-American community.

Scenic preserve for animals & plants. Tigers & giraffes are among the 700+ animals in themed exhibits at a 45-acre zoo & botanical garden.

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Camping, lodging & a naturalist museum. Hiking & fishing with campsites & lodging, plus a museum highlighting the namesake naturalist.

Archaeological Native American villlage. Native American town abandoned in 1400s offering history camps, lectures, festivals & hiking trails.

Local history exhibits in a church. This gallery in Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church features displays documenting the town's past.

Botanical garden founded in 1993. Landscaped gardens with a relocated 1890s doctor's office housing herbal medicine exhibits.

Live performances & interactive exhibits. Instruments & immersive displays documenting the history of bluegrass, plus frequent live shows.

Museum with educational exhibits. Founded in 1966, this museum offers educational exhibits in a 19th-century building.

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Showcase for folk & classic art displays. The diverse collection at this museum includes European & Asian fine art & Appalachian folk art.

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