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Evansville Wartime Museum honors those at home and abroad who sacrificed and toiled for the furtherance of freedom in the world.

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Commemorating Our Military Heritage

Evansville Wartime Museum encompasses walk through galleries and exhibits of our area’s wartime history and achievements. You’ll see examples of wartime production, the stories of area veterans and some of the vehicles from the WWII era. This is the place to visit for a surprising, interesting and world-changing story of our community’s involvement in winning WWII. We look forward to your visit!

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Explore Our Exhibits

Experience fascinating stories of our local service men and women through our galleries and exhibits—from rationing’s impact on daily life at home to dealing with absence of family while away at the front.

Ride a Sherman Tank

Have you ever wondered how tankers felt as they rolled into combat? Evansville’s war effort included refurbishing thousands of Sherman tanks and you can schedule a tank ride on Rosie’s Revenge.

Take a Private Tour

Go beyond the galleries and uncover the details of Evansville’s wartime history with a private tour available to groups, schools, and organizations.

Upcoming Events

Jun

Helicopter Duty 1953-1960

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Presented by Joe Minor. Lunch, Learn, & Share Program Seniors (55+) Only – NO CHARGE! Sponsored By: Bronstein Foundation Reservations must email or call the museum. Email: [email protected]/ Phone: 812-424-7461 Please reserve your spot at least three days prior to event to determine number of lunches needed. Space is limited.

Jun

Airships Post-WWI

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Presented by Stan Schmidt. Lunch, Learn, & Share Program Seniors (55+) Only – NO CHARGE! Sponsored By: Bronstein Foundation Reservations must email or call the museum. Email: [email protected]/ Phone: 812-424-7461 Please reserve your spot at least three days prior to event to determine number of lunches needed. Space is limited.

Jul

Poker Run

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

9:00 am

Charitable Motorcycle Ride to raise funds for the Evansville Wartime Museum, sponsored by the Knight Riders. The event will include a ride for $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, tank rides, a half-pot, and more, with all proceeds going to help the museum continue our mission to tell the story of this amazing city during wartimes. Please see the Knight Rider's Facebook Page for more information.

Aug

Sanctuary on the Hill: A Place for Veterans

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Presented by Paul Linberg Lunch, Learn, & Share Program Seniors (55+) Only – NO CHARGE! Sponsored By: Bronstein Foundation Reservations must email or call the museum. Email: [email protected]/ Phone: 812-424-7461 Please reserve your spot at least three days prior to event to determine number of lunches needed. Space is limited.

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Exhibits

Community's WWII Contribution

1943 M4A4 Sherman Tank

The 1943 M4A4 Sherman Tank is a key piece of World War II history, serving as a reliable workhorse for the Allied forces during the conflict. Known for its versatility and robust design, this particular tank played a crucial role in key battles, contributing to the eventual Allied victory in Europe and beyond.

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History in the Making

Evansville and the P-47 Thunderbolt

Discover how Evansville, Indiana, transformed from a manufacturing hub into a wartime powerhouse during WWII, producing over 6,000 P-47 Thunderbolts at Republic Aviation. Click to learn more about the journey of one iconic plane, Hoosier Spirit II, and its deep connection to the city’s historic role in the war effort.

Hoosier Spirit II

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News

EWM Announces Reopening

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EWM Receives Outstanding Historical Organization Award

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Temporary Lunch and Learn Location

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Bravo Echo Sierra Tango

The Wartime Museum is REALLY COOL! The displays they have are amazing and they have a great selection of wartime items. Great for seniors, children, and anyone who wants to learn about the history of war.

Wayne O

My kids (ages teen thru preteen) showed alot more interest than I expected. The staff/volunteers/pilots there answered their questions without any hesitation and engaged with them to where we spent several hours there.

Stephanie W

Unbelievable experience to see the dedication of the City of Evansville and it's population come together to serve this great nation during our times of conflict. Spend an hour or the day and you will be amazed.

Greg S

What a neat piece of history. It is so cool to see how vital Evansville was to the war efforts. The staff are all so nice and our guide was incredibly personable and really knew what he was talking about.

Ashley H

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Hours

April – September
Mon, Fri & Sat – 9:00AM to 4:00PM CST
Thu & Sun – 12:00PM to 4:00PM CST

October – March
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun – 12:00PM to 4:00PM CST

Last admission to the museum is at 3:30PM CST

Admissions

Special Events - Pricing will vary.

General Admission - $11.00

Youth (6-17) - $8.00

Children (0-5) - Free

Seniors (65+) - $8.00

Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders - $8.00