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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…

Symphony Storytime

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…

Spring into Science – Geology Rocks!

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…

Spring into Science – Sun, Moon, Earth and Me!

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…

MOD Pizza Fundraiser

Mod Pizza 2710 Heartland Crossing Blvd Suite C, Owensboro, United States

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

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…

Spring into Science

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

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…

Spring into Science

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

Total Solar Eclipse Experience

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…

Earth Day

Earth Day at OMSHSunday, April 21st from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Join the Museum in an Earth Day celebration full of fun and educational opportunities!Partners participating with OMSH:Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Joe Ford Nature CenterActivities will include:-Urban Nature Walk— with Obbie Todd-Water Testing exhibit/demo-Sierra Club table-Audubon table – loads of hands-on activities for children of…

Panera Fundraiser

Support the museum by visiting Panera on Thursday, April 25th from 4 to 8pm! Mention the museum or show the flyer at checkout and a percentage of the sale will be donated to the museum to support its programs.

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