Children's Museums

Children's Museum of Evansville

Name: Children's Museum of Evansville
Address: 22 SE 5th St, Evansville, IN 47708, Evansville, IN, US
Telephone: (812) 643-2663
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1015 reviews)

📍 22 SE 5th St, Evansville, IN 47708

📞 (812) 643-2663

🌐 www.cmoekids.org

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About Children's Museum of Evansville

Huge building features fun interactive exhibits from building with recycled plastic to water play. Features a 'Fantastic Plastic' exhibit where children build with recycled plastic materials, combining environmental education with creative play. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,015 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Location: Evansville
Main Galleries: ArtMaker Studio, Kids World, Quack Factory, Speak Loud
Programs: Field trips, seasonal camps, STEAM Saturdays, birthday parties
Special Events: Way Late Play Date after-hours events

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a 'Fantastic Plastic' exhibit where children build with recycled plastic materials, combining environmental education with creative play
⭐Offers 'Museums for All' program allowing SNAP card holders to visit for just $5 per person, making the museum accessible to low-income families
⭐Provides 'Way Late Play Date' after-hours adult events, allowing grown-ups to experience the museum independently outside normal family visiting hours
⭐Includes specialized 'Snuggle Stations' designed for infants and parents with amenities like comfortable seating, changing tables, soft lighting, electrical outlets, and 'yuck bins' for sanitary toy management
⭐Maintains 'Access For All' programs ensuring accessibility for children with varying abilities and developmental needs

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan 2-3 hours for your visit. The museum offers enough variety for multiple age groups, with exhibits spanning three floors including the ArtMaker Studio, water play areas, and building/construction zones that engage different age ranges from toddlers to teenagers.
💬If you have a SNAP card, use the Museums for All program by showing your SNAP card and ID at the front desk to get admission for only $5 per person instead of the regular $72+ for families.
🕐Visit on a weekday morning (like Thursday morning) to avoid crowds and have more space to explore the exhibits comfortably. Many exhibits have limited capacity and shared play areas that are much more enjoyable when less busy.
💡The museum has excellent facilities for families with young children: a Snuggle Station on the 2nd floor with comfortable seating, changing table, and privacy door for nursing/changing babies, plus a dedicated sensory room for crawlers and toddlers with soft lighting and tactile activities.
💬Be aware that some exhibits and play equipment are occasionally non-functional or have broken/missing pieces. Check with staff about which exhibits are fully operational during your visit, especially interactive elements like 3D printers and water tables.