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Located on 45-scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we welcome you to our unique zoo and think you’ll enjoy being completely immersed in natural beauty.  From the South American rainforest of Amazonia to the Family Garden, Lake Victoria, and the rolling hills in between; Connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

1545 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47720

Admission: 

Adults (ages 13+): $9.00
Children (age 3-12): $8.00
Children 2 and Under: Free

Hours of Operation: 9AM-4PM Everyday 

Connecting people with the world around them happens naturally at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Your visit to Indiana’s first zoo offers a worldwide adventure as you encounter over 700 animals representing 186 species from around the globe.

The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville is an interactive children's museum in Evansville, Indiana. The museum educates and inspires children about the world. 

22 SE 5th St, Evansville, IN 47708

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday
Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Monday
Closed

Holiday, private rentals and seasonal exceptions may apply. Last admittance to cMoe is 30 minutes prior to closing. Evansville is in the Central Time Zone and observes Daylight Savings Time. Please contact 812-643-cMoe (2663) for questions regarding museum hours.

Guests can reserve tickets in advance of their visit or may purchase their tickets at the front desk upon arrival. Click here to reserve your tickets to play! 

The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is a general-interest museum located on the Ohio riverfront in downtown Evansville, Indiana, United States.

411 SE Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47713

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Wednesday 
Closed 

Thursday-Saturday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday
Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Click here for tickets! 

Burdette Park is a recreational facility in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It is the only municipal park in Vanderburgh County not operated by the City of Evansville. Burdette Park provides a recreational and educational environment consisting of approximately 170 acres of wooded hills in Southwestern Indiana.

5301 Nurrenbern Rd, Evansville, IN 47712

Free Admission! 

USS LST-325 is a decommissioned tank landing ship of the United States Navy, now docked in Evansville, Indiana, US. Like many of her class, she was not named and is properly referred to by her hull designation. The ship was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

610 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

Admission: 

Adults (ages 18+): $15
Youth (age 6-17): $7.50
Children 5 and Under: FREE

(NOTE: Small children will need to be carried due to no accommodation for strollers)

Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm CST

Tours are guided, 1 hour in length and start on the hour, with the last one starting at 3pm. All hours are currently Central Daylight Time.

Click here for more information! 

Angel Mounds State Historic Site, an expression of the Mississippian culture, is an archaeological site managed by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites that includes more than 600 acres of land about 8 miles southeast of present-day Evansville, in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties in Indiana. 

8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, IN 47715

Admission: 

Adults (ages 18+): $5
Youth (age 3-17): $3
Children 3 and Under: FREE

(NOTE: Small children will need to be carried due to no accommodation for strollers)

Purchase tickets here! 

Hours of Operation

Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm CST

The largest urban wetlands in Indiana, this unique ecosystem is an appealing year-round location for education and enjoyment. Howell Wetlands is one of only five urban wetlands parks in Indiana. The Wetlands features 35 acres of marshland, bald cypress slough, oxbow lake, lowland hardwood forest and upland meadow as well as the wildlife found in these habitats such as muskrats, beavers, herons, wood ducks, geese and deer. You’re invited to explore the more than 2 miles of hiking trails, wooden walkways, and bridges or join us during one of our staff-led programs or tours.

1400 S Tekoppel Ave, Evansville, IN 47712

Free Admission! 

The Evansville Thunderbolts are Evansville, Indiana's professional hockey team. Discover our upcoming gamesteam roster, fan experiences & more!

1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708

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