The best arts & culture spots in Evansville

“Check out 500 Miles to Go this week, a dynamic Indy 500 history deep dive, then slip into the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium for a mini space escape. Evansville Museum mixes art, history, and science in one sprint-to-orbit outing that makes any midweek slump wave the white flag.”

From the Evansville newsletter, August 5, 2026

“When the wiggles hit, the Children's Museum of Evansville delivers with splash-happy Quack Factory water play, creative build-it fun in Fantastic Plastic, and big-voice moments in Speak Loud. Spark Lab and the Back to School Bash are on the calendar, so make it a this-week adventure for maximum smiles.”

“Achieve Academy of Dance kicks off fall classes September 9, covering everything from Mom & Me to tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and adult options that fit busy Evansville schedules. Got a kid who lives upside down? Their tumbling program uses a 56 ft tumble track into a foam pit.”

From the Evansville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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

“Performance space, established in 1921, offering programming ranging from concerts to lectures.”

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

“Museum & cultural center dedicated to history & traditions of the African-American community.”

“This gallery in Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church features displays documenting the town's past.”

“Collection examining how Evansville supported the war effort during WWII, featuring aircraft and vehicles.”

“19th-century Victorian home with period furnishings & renowned French architecture, plus tours.”