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Junior Ranger Storytelling Program

Join Susan Fowler on Wednesday, July 26th for an interactive storytelling experience! Program is 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Participants will get the chance to earn their Junior Ranger Badge! Participation in the program is free along with $5 museum admission. 

Voices of Elmwood 2023

Rosehill and Elmwood Cemetary 1300 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY, United States

“Voices of Elmwood” is a celebration of history, designed to honor our region’s heritage and the lives of the many people buried at Owensboro’s Elmwood Cemetery. The 16th annual Voices of Elmwood will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, beginning the evening of September 21, 2023 and will run for a total of nine evenings in…

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Spark! Places of Innovation

Spark! Places of Innovation, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on MainStreet (MoMS) program, dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America. In small towns across America, people…

Symphony Storytime

Symphony Storytime at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History!We’re so excited to announce this great new community partnership courtesy of the Owensboro Symphony!The premiere “Symphony Storytime at OMSH” will feature the reading of The Nutcracker and featuring musical interludes from Tchaikovsky's famous work. Children will learn about the composer, the music heard and can…

Live Reindeer Experience!

The Tradition Continues … Live Reindeer Experience!Saturday, December 2, 202310:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Make your own photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Reindeer, and a miniature horse!Enjoy other Downtown Holiday Stroll activities throughout the day!Experience the Owensboro Community Band Christmas Concert at 4:00 p.m.!Included with Museum Admission – Museum Members…

Symphony Storytime

Symphony Storytime at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History!We’re so excited to announce this great new community partnership courtesy of the Owensboro Symphony!The premiere “Symphony Storytime at OMSH” will feature the reading of The Nutcracker and featuring musical interludes from Tchaikovsky's famous work. Children will learn about the composer, the music heard and can…

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

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…

Museum Closed Tuesday January 16th

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…

Owensboro Museum of Science & History

122 East 2nd Street
Owensboro, KY 42303-4108
Phone: (270) 687-2732
Fax: (270) 687-2738

Hours of Operation

Tue. – Sat. 10:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM
Closed Mondays
Closed Major Holidays