Owensboro Museum of Science & History

Contact Details

place122 E. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42303

call270-687-2732

publicowensboromuseum.org

This large museum encompasses many adventures, including Encounter, a unique hands-on, minds-on gallery, a true “edu-tainment” experience. You will also have the opportunity to learn about government in the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center or Owensboro’s NASCAR connection with a cruise through the motorsports gallery, The Speedzeum.

The Coal Mine Gallery here visitors learn about the history and safety of coal mining in Western Kentucky, then get fitted for your “hard hat”, then begin the journey down the coal mine elevator!

Admission is $5, free for museum members and children ages 2 and under. Special group and family rates are available at the Owensboro Science & History Museum website.

Many of the museum’s galleries are available for meeting and banquet space, including the Mammoth Lobby, the Wendell Ford Center, the D.A.R. Room, the Derby Room, the River Room and the PlayZeum.

Days Times
Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm