Evansville Museum to Host Frankenstein’s Lab with Free Admission

This past weekend, we went camping, and while we were gathered around the fire, the kids asked for a spooky story. I'm not exactly a master storyteller on the fly, so I ended up giving them a quick rundown of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Well, they immediately called me out for plagiarism and bad form—definitely not my finest hour!

To redeem myself, I’m taking them to Frankenstein's Lab at the Evansville Museum this Saturday! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., faculty and students from the University of Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana, and Kentucky Wesleyan will host some fun Halloween-themed demonstrations. There will also be special guests and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Thanks to local businesses sponsoring the event, Chemistry Day will be FREE to attend. Guests are encouraged to wear family-friendly Halloween costumes or dress up like scientists. Hint: anyone can be a scientist, so you're already in costume!

While you are at the Evansville Museum, be sure to check out these other fun exhibits.

A Journey Through Time: Visitors can dive into the past with the newest hands-on exhibition! Explore fossils, handle rocks and crystals, and journey back to the age of dinosaurs and don't miss the display of Mammoth bones in the Hands-on Science Center.

Made In Evansville: Visitors can check out a range of items made in Evansville from 1866 to 1939.

Abraham Lincoln: This exhibit showcases a variety of items related to the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Visitors can look forward to highlights like a letter penned by Lincoln himself and a small cabinet he crafted during his time in Spencer County, Indiana.

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Rivertown USA: Rivertown USA gives visitors a look inside buildings from the 1840s to the early 20th century. See inside a log cabin, charming general store, nostalgic doctor's office, and toy shop. It’s a fun and immersive way to step back in history!

Koch Foundation Gallery: Featuring Picasso's Seated Woman in Red Hat: Check out the newly renovated Koch Foundation Gallery, now the permanent home for Pablo Picasso’s stunning Seated Woman in Red Hat. You can also see several of Picasso's prints and a ceramic piece from the Museum’s collection.

Don’t miss Frankenstein's Lab: A Halloween Chemistry Day at the Evansville Museum on Saturday, October 26th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.!