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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

Mar

Lunch, Learn, & Share – Women Veterans/Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Presented By: Barbara Cole 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

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Mar

Lunch, Learn, & Share – New Military Technology

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Presented By: Mike Clark 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

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Mar

National Rosie the Riveter Day

7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

11:00 am

Join us on this FREE Admission Day, sponsored by Woods & Woods, the Veterans Firm. – Family Friendly Museum Fun – Real Life "Rosie", Lucy Wahnsiedler, who just turned 100! – Special guest from the American Rosie the Riveter Association – Historic Characters in Costume – Live painting demo by veteran artist Ken Eppler – Light snacks

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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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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

Open 7 Days a week, 11am – 4pm

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

Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & New Years Day

Admissions

Special Events - Pricing will vary.

General Admission - $14.00

Seniors (65+) - $9.00

Youth (6-17) - $9.00

Children (0-5) - Free

Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders - $9.00