Get ready for a huge celebration! Owensboro Museum of Science and History's annual celebration to bring in the new year takes place on December 30th starting at 9:30 AM and ending at 1:00 PM. Attend our annual balloon drop and dance to some tunes provided by DJ Professor G, meet your favorite costumed characters provided by…

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Due to the current state of weather and the wellness of our staff and patrons, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History will be closed Tuesday, January 16th. We appreciate your patience! OMSH will open back up on Wednesday, January 17th. Stay warm! If there are any further closures, you can find an update on…

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Symphony Storytime at the Owensboro Museum of Science and HistoryOMSH’s next Symphony Storytime will be Tuesday, January 23 @ 1:30PM-2:00PM.This Storytime will feature “The Carnival of the Animals”, Musical suite by Camille Saint-Saens.The Owensboro Symphony’s Principal Double Bass, Gregory Olson, will bring his double bass for children to see and hear as he plays the…

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SPRING INTO SCIENCE at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History as we investigate the amazing world ofRocks, Minerals and Fossils!Join Geologist Cran Combs at his lab station in our Mammoth Lobby onSaturday from 10:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and discover…

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SPRING INTO SCIENCE at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History as we have an eclipsing experience! Stories of the Total Eclipse of the Sun come to life through an interactive experience with regional storyteller Susan Fowler.Stories of the Total Eclipse of the Sun will come to life through creative drama, music, movement, simple props and…

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We're celebrating PI Day early! Stop by MOD Pizza on March 13th, purchase a pie, and have 25% of your purchase go towards fundraising for the Owensboro Museum of Science and History! All you need to do is present this flyer at checkout, or use the provided code if ordering online.

Symphony Storytime at the Owensboro Museum of Science and HistoryOMSH’s next Symphony Storytime will be April 2nd, at 9:30 a.m.This Storytime will feature “Four Seasons in One Day”Doors open at 9:15 a.m.Symphony Storytime is an interactive Storytime with members of the Owensboro Symphony featuring exciting musical instruments and engaging stories. This program is intended for…

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On Thursday, April 4th, at 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Susan Fowler will be visiting to tell the story "Sun, Moon, Earth, and Me!"

Symphony Storytime at the Owensboro Museum of Science and HistoryOMSH will have a Symphony Storytime on April 5th, at 9:30 a.m.This Storytime will feature “The Planets”. This event takes place on the Friday before the total solar eclipse. Be sure to attend!Doors open at 9:15 a.m.Symphony Storytime is an interactive Storytime with members of the…

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On April 6th, at 10:30 AM - 4:45 PM, there will be hands-on activities, telescope viewing opportunities, educational talks, and more!

The last total solar eclipse in the U.S., for 20 years, will occur in April of 2024. People from all over will be flocking to the path of totality to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse!To celebrate this momentous natural event, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History is working with the Evansville Museum of…

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