Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

08/10/2026

🎮🕹️ GEEK CON PANEL SPOTLIGHT! 🕹️🎮

Ever wonder where the video game industry really began? 👀

Join Lenochod Productions at 3:30 PM for:
📺 Television Games: Ralph Baer, Fort Wayne, and the Birth of the Video Game Industry

Long before PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, inventor Ralph Baer had an idea: What if you could play games on your television?

In 1966, Baer began developing that idea, eventually leading to the creation of the Magnavox Odyssey—the first home video game console—in 1972. And here's the cool part: much of the development and production happened right here in Indiana, just a few hours north in Fort Wayne! 🤯

This panel explores Baer's relationship with Magnavox, the development of the “Brown Box,” and the fascinating history behind Magnavox's decision to enforce Baer's copyright in the landmark Sanders v. Atari case.

🎮 Come for the games. Stay for the history.

And that's just ONE of the things happening at the 10th Annual Evansville Museum Geek Con!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕚 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science

✨ Special guests
🎲 Tabletop gaming
🦖 Baby Dinosaur Meet & Greet
☕ Tea Dueling
🧙 D&D Trivia
🎭 Cosplay Contest
🛍️ Vendors
🎤 Panels & presentations
…and SO much more!

🎟️ $14 Adults | $9 Kids | FREE for Museum Members

Sponsored by Donate Life Indiana and Ciholas.

Come celebrate 10 years of geek culture at the Museum! 🤓

Panels, activities, special guests, and vendors are subject to change. Check the Geek Con Facebook event for the latest updates.

08/07/2026

🥜🍓 Some things just belong together.

Peanut butter + jelly.
Chips + guac.
You + your Evansville Museum membership. 💙

Because the Museum is more than a place to visit—it’s a place for peak life moments.

🎓 Graduating
💍 Getting married
🌈 Renewing your membership
🚀 Exploring the Koch Immersive Theater
🎨 Discovering something new
…and all the little moments in between.

And here's one combination we think you'll really love:
Family-Level Membership + 4 complimentary Koch Immersive Theater tickets. 🎟️🎟️🎟️🎟️

Join or renew at the Member Family Level and make more room for the experiences, discoveries, and memories that bring you back to the Museum again and again.

🔗 Learn more about membership: www.emuseum.org/membership

Things that go together? We think you + the Museum are a pretty great pair. 💙

08/06/2026

Learn about exciting volunteer opportunities at the Evansville Museum! The members of the Docent Association invite you to an information session on Thursday August 13th from 9:30 am to 11 am. Food and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, please e-mail [email protected] or call 812-425-2406, ext. 226.

This volunteer opportunity is for adults ages 18+ who have weekday morning availability. All volunteers will be required to pass a criminal background check.

08/06/2026

The Club: Free Guided Tour of 500 Miles to Go

Friday, August 7, 2026 | 11 AM–1 PM
Guided Tour Begins at 11:15 AM

🏁 Rev up your Friday with The Club!

Join us for the August edition of The Club, a free monthly gathering for adults that brings people together to learn, connect, and explore the Evansville Museum.
This month, we're taking a closer look at the thrilling history of the Indianapolis 500 with a guided tour of 500 Miles to Go: Recalling Select Milestones & Moments of the Indianapolis 500, led by Tom Lonnberg, Chief Curator & Curator of History.
About 500 Miles to Go

Step into the history of one of America's most iconic sporting events. 500 Miles to Go explores the milestones, unforgettable moments, and legendary figures that have helped make the Indianapolis 500 a beloved American tradition.
Held at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which dates back to 1909 and hosted its first race in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has captivated generations of drivers and fans.

Through a selection of artifacts, stories, and historical highlights, the exhibition brings the race's enduring legacy to life and explores its place in American culture.
The exhibition is included with general Museum admission and is on view through August 23, 2026.

About The Club

The Club is a chance to meet new people, take a break, and learn something new. Each gathering features a special presentation or guided tour, along with snacks and board games.

The Museum's Kids' Zone is also available for children and grandchildren, providing a space for them to play while adults participate in The Club activities—all while remaining safely within eyesight.

The Club is FREE to attend! Donations are gratefully accepted.

Event Details
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕚 11 AM–1 PM
🏁 Guided Tour: 11:15 AM
🎟️ FREE event

The Club is sponsored by Trilogy Health Services, Solarbron, and Park Avenue Securities & The Owen Team.

08/05/2026

🎥 Explore the Stories That Shaped the Tri-State!

What can local history teach us about the future? And what mysteries from Evansville's past are still waiting to be uncovered?

Join Tommy Mason for a fascinating conversation with Tom Lonnberg, Chief Curator & Curator of History at the Evansville Museum, exploring the stories and connections that make our region's history so compelling.

From local history and the growing role of AI in learning to the mystery of Eccles Van Riper, Evansville's “Missing Mayor,” this episode takes a fascinating look at how our past continues to shape our future.

🎬 Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4N0Och067U

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and explore some of the stories that helped shape the Tri-State! 📚🔎

Explore the stories that helped shape the Tri-State with Tommy Maso...

08/04/2026

🌟🇺🇸 NEW LIVE PLANETARIUM SHOW! 🇺🇸🌟

Look up. Listen closely. And discover the stories written across the stars. ✨
Introducing Star-Spangled Skies, a brand-new live planetarium experience in the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium!

Travel across the night sky and explore how different cultures have looked to the stars and shared stories about what they saw. As part of our celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the show highlights Native American stories passed down through generations while exploring humanity's changing understanding of the universe.

🚀 Along the way, discover:
🌌 Stories and perspectives inspired by the night sky
🪐 How people once imagined the Solar System
🌙 NASA's Artemis program
🚀 The exciting space missions we can look forward to next

⏱️ Approximately 25 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended for ages 10+

📅 Beginning August 7 & 8
⭐ One Friday + one Saturday each month

Come experience the night sky in a whole new way. 🌠

08/03/2026

🌲✈️ Your Next Adventure Starts Here! ✈️🌲

Ready to explore the breathtaking Pacific Northwest & California? Join the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science and Tourcy for an unforgettable 8-day adventure from Seattle to San Francisco!

📅 August 22–29, 2027

📍 Washington • Oregon • California

From volcanoes to towering redwoods, this trip is packed with incredible sights and unforgettable experiences:

🌋 Explore Mount St. Helens
🌊 Discover the Columbia River Gorge & Multnomah Falls
🏖️ Experience Oregon's stunning coastline
🛥️ Cruise the Rogue River
🌲 Walk among giants in Redwood National Park
🌳 Drive the spectacular Avenue of the Giants
🌉 Enjoy a San Francisco Bay Cruise
🐟 Explore Seattle's famous Pike Place Market

And that's just the beginning!

Travel alongside fellow Museum friends and supporters while experiencing some of the most spectacular landscapes in the American West. 🌎💙

8 days • 3 states • 12 meals • countless memories

Ready to come along? Learn more and reserve your spot today!

Tickets available at: https://gateway.gocollette.com/GroupReservation/1447171/PersonalInformation?isNew=1

07/31/2026

🎨✨ Artists—There's Still Time to Enter! ✨🎨

The 63rd Mid-States Art Exhibition is now accepting submissions, and we'd love to see your work!

If you live in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee, you're invited to submit your original artwork for this long-standing regional exhibition at the Evansville Museum.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: September 25, 2026

🖼️ Eligible categories include:
• Painting
• Drawing
• Graphic Arts
• Collage
• Sculpture
• Mixed Media

🎟️ $40 entry fee includes up to two submissions.

🏆 Selected artists will have their work exhibited December 12, 2026 – March 28, 2027, with purchase and merit awards presented at the opening reception. Best of all, the Museum does not take a commission on artwork sales—100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist!

Ready to submit your work?
👉 https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17614

We can't wait to see what our region's talented artists create!

07/30/2026

✨ Your Museum Membership provides a place…

💭 …to think.
📖 …to read.
🔎 …to learn.
🎨 …to create.
🌿 …to be.

And so much more.

The Museum is more than a place to see incredible things—it’s a place to slow down, get curious, find inspiration, spend time with others, or simply enjoy a moment to yourself.

Your membership helps make this place yours. 💙

Come find your place at the Evansville Museum.

Want to make the Museum part of your year? Learn more about membership benefits and join us: www.emuseum.org/membership

07/29/2026

🎨🔬📚 Love Art, History & Science? Become a Museum Docent! 📚🔬🎨

The Evansville Museum Docent Association is celebrating 61 years of volunteer service, and we’re looking for new volunteers to join us!

If you love learning, meeting people, and sharing what you discover with others, becoming a Museum Docent is a wonderful way to connect with our Tri-State communities while providing fun, educational experiences for Museum visitors.

✨ No previous experience needed! A willingness to work with kids is a plus.

📚 Docent Training
📅 Begins September and meets Tuesdays
🕘 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Training runs through February

Interested volunteers must:
✔️ Be 18+ years old
✔️ Be available at least a few weekday mornings each month
✔️ Pass a criminal background check
✔️ Bring a love of learning and a willingness to share it!

💡 Want to learn more? Join us for an informational meeting:
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕤 9:30–11 AM

Please RSVP for the informational meeting at [email protected].

Come be part of a tradition that has been inspiring Museum visitors for 61 years—and counting! 💙