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Evansville African American Museum

Tourist attraction Heritage museum

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Evansville


Address

579 S Garvin St, Evansville, IN 47713, United States

Website

www.evvaam.org

Contact

+1 812-423-5188

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (105 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: history (19) Evansville (14) museum (13) American (9) African (8) community (7) black (7) local (6) staff (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Kirk D. 4 years ago on Google • 232 reviews
    An absolute must visit! The amount of local history in this museum is amazing. The staff are very friendly and have such strong ties to the community you get a true and in depth look at African American history in Evansville and the Midwest!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thrifty Dope Chic Eclectic thrift S. 4 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It is a small place with a huge presence. It's rich with our own Evansville black heritage and allows you to live back in time for a moment. I absolutely love it. Besides churches it's the only nugget we have left to call our own. There's nothing left here in Evansville about us as a race. I hope that it thrives for years to come.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viola J. 5 years ago on Google
    I'm a little biased because I'm a member. That being said; the Evansville African American Museum is a delightful way to spend a few hours and learn about the presence of the black community and it's contributions to the city of Evansville. The museum itself is a city landmark, saved from the first apartment complex for black citizens. The historical timeline is interwoven with city, state and national events. The exhibits are artfully presented and engaging. If you have a love of history, an open curious mind and a few hours to spare, you will enjoy this museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CJ THE TRAVELING M. 5 years ago on Google
    It was fun and learned a lot and to meet the third oldest African American female fire station dispatch in Evansville Indiana
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zac D. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    The Evansville African American Museum provides a great way to spend 1-2 hours. Tickets were affordable ($5 for students, $7 for adults). With a ticket, we got a tour of the small museum. The museum has a bit of American history but the real charm is the focus on the local community. You'll learn how the deviststion of the great flood, famous community members, and how schools/students battled racism. I absolutely loved the art. There are two beautiful quilts donated by schools and lovely pieces on the stairs. Our tour guide was raised in the apartment building that now serves as the museum. She was incredibly knowledgeable and a blast to be around. She added the perfect amount of local touch and charm to positively affect our experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place. Very friendly and informative staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 arletha c. 5 years ago on Google
    Informative!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary K. 5 years ago on Google
    I took my three grand daughters whom are mixed their mom is white and their dad is african american or black however you choose to say it. I want them to know where they came from on both sides of their national origin because sometimes it is important to know what you started from to help you keep perspective on where you want to go in life. Our race (so called) or our gender should not set us back and it cannot unless we let it. The only person besides yourself that can cause you to fall down and stay down is Jesus or well actually the Father God he only does it for a very short time because all parents should teach a proper balance of love and discipline in their homes and abroad. Anyways love y'all and God truly loves all of us more than we know sometimes i know because the Bible tells me so. Jesus loves us all red and yellow black and white we are presious to his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. We were all children once remember? Lets help be the example in our childrens lives don't try to teach the do as i say not as i do method. Children learn what they live and then there are those who break the mold and lead the way for others thank God for them and the rest of us as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mamarose317able 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience! History is so important.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey V. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum! Wish I would've visited here sooner. Membership rate was very reasonable. I purchased one so I can visit again the next time I'm in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amber Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Very informative, and educational tour. Has a gift shop available, and you get an educational package when you leave.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William N P. 4 months ago on Google • 72 reviews
    The tour was more than we expected. The sweet knowledgeable lady also had live at the location as a young girl. She was a treas

  • 5/5 Vincent H. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Enlightening experience! Was just in town for work and was able to stop by.

  • 5/5 Julonda C. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I absolutely love the local history and people at this museum!

  • 5/5 Susan C. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and informative. The museum is well maintained and there's an interactive station. I learned a great deal about the local black community as well as a bit of American history. What a gem for the Evansville community!

  • 5/5 Tabia S. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Amazing, staff were great, a lot of information that you’d never know about if you don’t visit. I will Most definitely be back with my children.

  • 5/5 Tony P. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    LOVED this place, was surprised at how knowledgeable our tour guide was and this place was filled with so much information and artifacts. I never knew Evansville had such rich black history! Great place.

  • 2/5 Teana L. 11 years ago on Google
    It's nice to see a little bit of history left but it's not much that u have showing besides the old building itself need more history shown for MY generation and the newest to come

  • 5/5 Dixon N s. 2 years ago on Google
    Very informative and a major part of our African-American history for various reasons.

  • 5/5 Marlaina W. 6 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Melissa D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! The Evansville African American Museum has something for the entire family to enjoy.

  • 5/5 Avril L'Mour W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great museum!

  • 5/5 Matthew F. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone is there kind! Plus, lots of important information...our history. Such a gem of a museum.

  • 5/5 VIP N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very informative and interesting. Loved learning about the local history.

  • 5/5 Bryn P. 1 year ago on Google
    So much information and a great visit.

  • 3/5 orion mclean (. 1 year ago on Google
    Very educational things I liked the history but one of the staff were being rude to me because of my race

  • 5/5 Ted M. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice look at the history of the African American community in Evansville, IN

  • 4/5 CieK W. 6 years ago on Google
    Was surprised at how the place looked. Remembered when people lived their. Nice!

  • 5/5 Norma Jean F. 4 years ago on Google
    A most enjoyable Evening of Art.

  • 5/5 Krista L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building. Beautiful tribute to the history of African Americans

  • 4/5 Libby H. 4 years ago on Google
    Learned alot about the history of Black History of E'ville IN. Lincoln Gardens.

  • 4/5 Susan A. 6 years ago on Google
    Went here as part of the Museum Wander. Probably would have taken a long time to go here were it not for the Wander. Kept planning to stop there but had never done so. Was very impressed by this place. Staff was very informative and friendly. Will be returning.

  • 5/5 Candice S. 5 years ago on Google
    Havent been here, so I dont know much about it. Sorry.

  • 4/5 allen e. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice basic history of African American heritage in Evansville. Focusing on the public housing in Evansville.

  • 5/5 Obera L. 4 years ago on Google
    I'M SURE THEY HAVE NICE THINGS FOR PEOPLE TO SEE

  • 5/5 Robin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Learned alot of information nice ladies working there

  • 5/5 Eric J. 4 years ago on Google
    It is so wonderful too see how they are preserving their history.

  • 4/5 Greg B. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique building.

  • 5/5 Tim N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit

  • 5/5 Tamara D. 5 years ago on Google
    Very educational!

  • 5/5 Marisa K. 5 years ago on Google
    A Wealthy source of Black History for Evansville, In

  • 5/5 Aaliyah H. 4 years ago on Google
    My mother and I went there for the Juneteenth celebration and it was a great atmosphere. They had talented youth speakers and other guest speakers there and they hosted a beautiful dinner. The museum was also lovely.

  • 5/5 Dave D. 6 years ago on Google
    Small, interesting museum. Very friendly staff and docent was well informed and funny.

  • 5/5 Trevor J. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Christ-inCristal 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Amazing truth about the history of blacks in this country and in Indiana


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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