General museum, History exhibitions include: Transportation center with 3 car train, river/rail/aviation history, historic vehicles, model railroad of 1940's Evansville; Rivertown a 10 shop historic village; Lincoln artifacts; Images of early Evansville; WWII and Evansville Shipyard exhibit.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| X | Emergency Services (first-aid) |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round. Closed national holidays |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday |
| Site Hours: | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Transportation center: 10 a.m. - 4:30 |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Donation of $2 per adult and $1 for 12 and under. Transportation Center: $2 for 12 & above |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Vanderburgh County-free. Other counties $1 - $3/student |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Planetarium is 48, others vary |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Wheelchair, elevator, ground level entrance, bathrooms, signs |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Docent-led tours on-site, both pre-programmed and customized; Planetarium shows; outreach programs |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Kids and Grandparents Day, Doctors Day, Transportation Day |
| Site location: | 411 SE Riverside Dr |
| Organization administering the site: |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 411 SE Riverside Dr Evansville, IN 47713 |
| Phone: | (812) 425-2406 |
| Fax: | (812) 421-7509 |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http://www.emuseum.org |
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