Evansville, situated on the Ohio River and the site of a major railyard, was an ideal location for manufacturing. Furniture, cloth, cars, tractors, and appliances were among the items made in Evansville in the early 1900s. Some of the factories closed during the depression of the 1930s. however, WWII brought an increased need for military supplies so soon the factories were making everything from uniforms to tank landing ships. The museum has a very interesting exhibit with great photographs covering the wartime activities in Evansville. The other main exhibit in the history section is a 1900s street with displays in the buildings that can be viewed through the windows.
The art portion of the museum includes contemporary art by local artists, American and European works dating from the 16th through the 20th centuries, and indigenous art from around the world.
The science portion of the museum consists of one large room with colorful hands-on exhibits.
The museum is fairly small but includes a separate building housing a steam powered fire pumper, a Sears Motor Car, paddleboat models, and a model railroad depicting Evansville in the 1940s. A steam switch engine, a club car, and a caboose are on display outside.
The museum is mostly accessible. A few of the buildings in the street mockup have porches with steps so it’s not possible to get close to the windows. The art portion has thick carpeting which makes pushing difficult. The train cars have steps so they can not be entered.
Park RVs in the lot south of the train museum which has spaces that can be pulled through. Museum 37.96343, -87.57276
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