We spent about $90 to visit Children's Museum of Evansville and it honestly felt like a complete…read morewaste of time and money. So many exhibits were broken or not working that my 7-year-old was constantly running up to something, pressing buttons, and... nothing. The place could be really cool if everything actually functioned, but it just doesn't. On top of that, there were employees cleaning in the "Rainbow Bistro" area for almost an hour, so she couldn't even play in there the entire time we were on that floor. For a children's museum that charges this much, I expected working exhibits and more consideration for the kids who are there to play. I really hope they put more effort into maintaining and fixing the exhibits instead of letting everything fall into disrepair. We won't be back unless things improve.

So I wanted to be optimistic, because I fully support educational places of play. But this place…read morewas straight up disappointing. We paid $60 for a family of 5. There are three levels in the museum with 10+ exhibits. Hardly any of them were fully functional. There was a graffiti wall in "fantastic plastic" exhibit that had 3 dry erase markers. 2 were dried up. So one marker was being shared by 4 kids. There was a Mark Twain bust that was supposed to record a small story, based on several words that you could choose, and then play it back to you. The record function did not work. My kids were excited about the quack factory exhibit, with rubber duckies/balls you would launch down tubes to a wet deck below. Nothing in the 2nd floor floor extension of this exhibit was working. They couldn't use it. We went to the ground level of the exhibit, the wet deck - but down there, the hot air balloon exhibit, which used heat to make a model hot air balloon rise, was non-functional. The portion that makes water vapor was non-functional. On the second floor, there is an "art maker" room with 3-D printers, like 6 of them. Only 2 were functional. The employee there was very apologetic and kind, but it was just one more thing. The 5th street theater portion on the second floor wasn't functioning properly. There is also a balance challenge on the second floor that is broken. There are some "piano stairs" coming down from second level to first that are out. The vending machine in the lobby was broken. The place was pretty clean, and not very crowded, which was nice- but I was honestly very sadly surprised. The cost of this experience just isn't justified. We won't be back.

DELIGHTFUL!! We visit West Baden every year, but have never visited the museum at French Lick! We…read moreare history buffs and truly loved the details of the past. The breadth of authentic , thoughtfully curated pictures and film was very impressive. The Circus miniatures are not to be missed. Kids would LOVE this! They will not believe that the Circus coming to town was a real thing!! I will go again next year. A new tradition!!

There's much more to French Lick, Indiana than I had understood and so much of it was spelled out…read morefor me through the displays and exhibits at the museum. Frankly, this museum is much nicer, informative, and engaging than it has any right to be. The very friendly docent on duty welcomed us warmly into the lobby and, after we paid our small admission fee, she took us through everything we needed to know about accessing the audio tour, the basics of the exhibits and I'm sure anything else that we had wanted to know. She was very friendly. The exhibits wind through the building with an early focus on the founding of the town. The major portions of the museum, however, are devoted to the flashier aspects that really shine of this small burg in the Midwest: the circus and laxative waters! Massive exhibits are devoted to the sulfur water that was an early cure-all which gave rise to the large spas that drove tourism to town. The most square footage is devoted to the huge, massive, enormous circus in miniature. My partner is all about miniatures and was totally engrossed in this display. And rightfully so; it is very impressive! Everything was above average for cleanliness, order, and functionality; which, if you've visited other small-town museums, you know isn't always the case. I left having a much greater appreciation for the town and its history!

I am not a big train enthusiast but I do enjoy them some and had a free day here in French Lick so…read moreI decided to ride the rails with my wife and one of my sons. The train had three sitting arrangement to chose from - an open car at the back of the train, a first class car with tables and servers, and the coach car (3 of these) which we chose. The coach cars are very old - which I think made the trip more enjoyable. They were built in the 1920's and you could hear and feel all of their creaks and cracks. The seats can be tilted either direction so you can be looking ahead or behind as you travel. We went on a lovely day with temperatures about 80 degrees so we did not get hit or cold. The windows did open (but they are old so some took a bit of effort to raise) so you could raise them to get a very nice breeze. Basically the train goes out about 45 minutes and then stops. At the stop some days they let you out to walk for a few minutes but not this trip. After we stopped we just went back on the same tracks where we came from. There is not a lot to see on the train's route - mainly woods and some rural homes but it was very nice. Yes, the train is a little bumpy and a little loud at times but heh, it is a historic train, not a modern marvel. They had a small snack bar on the train that sold beer, soft drinks, chips and candy. The employees were all very nice and answered any questions that we had. There in a cute souvenir store in case you want to take home a Shirley, magnet, etc. There was ample parking and they did have a portable lift for people who may need a wheel chair lifted into the one of the cars. There were several kids ages 5-12 and they all seemed to love the trip - especially the tunnel that they had to blast into a hill over a hundred years ago. The tunnel is about 1/2 mile long and definitely gets dark even on the brightest day. I would take this trip again. Price for the coach was $25. I am not sure if the first class or open car prices.

Was a nice trip, I had fun…read more I thought that the staff were very friendly and informative. The train had some air conditioned and some non-air conditioned cars. Some of the windows are colored and old, so hard to see from. If you have a group and want to sit in a seat with a clear window, go a little early to secure yourself one. It is important to note that there are other cars with great seats and clear windows. The cars are old, and while functional, they were not restored to the point which I was expecting. They are a work in progress, and you should be aware that you are riding in history, and your ticket helps the restoration process. They had a little bathroom, I didn't use it, but there was at least one on the train. The snack bar was small, but functional. There was a little bit of a narrative as we rode the rail, I thought that while it was nice, it was not as complete as it could have been. Train folks: you have a real opportunity here to make the trip not just neat, but memorable and awesome. Beef up your history lesson. Tell us about the other cars and locomotives you have, the town, it's history, about the settlers, did Indians run the hills? A good docent makes the difference on a tour and we paid to be part of this ride, what better way to make us feel like we not just spent 1.5 ours on a train, but took a trip through history! The train stopped about half way and you had a chance to stretch your legs, the ice cream shop there in the little town we stopped in was closed and the walk outside the train gave you the opportunity to look at the cars, up close and from a unique perspective. The train travels backwards from here and goes back to the station. The train speed was not real fast, the rocking slow. Nice and relaxing. Kids had a blast. Had fun, would have loved to had learned oodles more on the trip.

I am a self proclaimed presidential history "nerd". I've read a biography on each president in…read moreorder (currently reading F.D.R.), and my bucket list includes visiting all their birth and burial places. I also make it a point to visit presidential libraries, national historic sites, etc. I've seen DOZENS of locations now, and I can honestly say Grouseland is - by far - one of the most impressive locations I've visited. The amount of authentic items dating back to William Henry Harrison is jaw dropping! Additionally, the collection of items not necessarily related to Harrison are breathtaking. For example, they own an impressive collection of real signatures as far back as Adams, Madison, and John Quincy Adams (to name just a few). The staff was fantastic. The day I visited, their computer system was down and they were unable to run my card for the entry fee. No matter, they let me get back with them later. Their volunteers are knowledgeable about their collections and items within the home. Can't say enough about this "diamond in the rough" presidential history site. I was truly blown away...

I recommend checking this out if you are ever here it is the home of William Henry Harrison it is…read morepretty and if you are a history buff check this place out

Great people good vibes laughter education just everything was good from my experience I would like…read moreto take other people with me

Loved the history!!! Such a great visit with my husband and his uncle! It really made his day! The…read moretrain was very cool as well as all the war history from this area. It was my first trip to Evansville and neat to learn about its past!

Heath Museum When in…read moreRobinson, you have to visit this quaint little shop, even if just to get some very fresh Heath bars. Be advised that they are only open 11-2 during the weekdays. The shop has a good bit of Heath memorabilia and historical displays. There are plenty of fresh Heath bars for purchase, including bulk, un-wrapped bars. The staff was helpful and friendly, too!

It was a fun little stop. We expected more, it's more like a little soda shop/drug store with cool…read morememorabilia. But interesting history.

Love it!! I brought my toddler and baby here. It was great! The upstairs has like a fake farmers…read moremarket and farm play area and also slices and tunnels and tree houses for older kids.

I read one post that said veterans get in free...that is not correct, only active duty veterans get…read morethis benefit. Not a big deal since admission is only $5, but I just wanted to clarify. The museum is a good way to spend a couple hours on a snowy/rainy day, but not much more than that.

This is one of the better County Museums I have visited in Central Indiana. They seem to have…read moreregular/dependable hours which is always a plus for visitors. There is a someone to greet you at the entrance who lets you know about the layout of the museum (records are on the second floor, gift shop across the hall.) Inside the main gallery of the museum, there seems to be rows of free standing cases filled with items on the shelves. Along the walls of the gallery are larger displays and some individual pieces like antique pianos or a replica of Spring Mill (from the state park). Of course, Bedford has a basketball tradition, so they feature letter jackets and memorabilia from the schools over the years and even a special Damon Bailey tribute, the best player to come out of the county who went on to national notoriety with his ball playing before leg injuries (from running so much) slowed his career. The county has also produced three astronauts including the famous Gus Grissom. There is a section of the museum devoted to those individuals. Admission was free and parking is easy along the courthouse property to the south. Review #2010

This is a very nice and interesting county museum. I'm originally from Bedford and have gone to…read morethe county museum there off and on for all of my life. (Disclaimer: my grandmother worked at the old museum and my mother volunteers at the new location). That said, give yourself a treat and take a tour of this fine museum. It's well designed, has many items of interest on display, is well lighted, uncrowded, and is just plain fun. Among my favorite items are the amazing chains made from a single chunk of the local limestone. The workmanship and skill involved is amazing. I could go on about the old clothing, maps, photos and numerous artifacts but you should go for a visit. That's a better way.

The museum was very nice. A short film was playing on a loop when you first walk in. It was showing…read moreon multiple screens and had seating available there. Then you can walk around the short museum area with many interactive exhibits that once you touch a specific part of the exhibit a story or information would be told. There was lots of artifacts and reproductions of historical artifacts to be seen in the museum. Once you go through the museum, you can head outside. I was there in late July, so they had a small demonstration garden to view. I was super excited to see a three sisters demonstration on site! I've only heard of the planting method, never actually seen it before. Then you can head on down to the observation area and trails. To get to the observation area, it was concrete sidewalk. Someone in a wheelchair or mobility scooter should be able to access this easily. At the observation area is a map of the trails. The trails are no more than a mowed area of grass, with tall weeds on the sides, but it was plenty wide enough for my wife, child, and I to walk side by side without having to worry about the weeds. It was very well maintained path, but again, is just a grassed area. Like walking in your backyard. The trails are not marked in any way, other than what is mowed, so sometimes you might get confused when it appears to be a cross roads of sorts. We walked a circle once on accident, but luckily the weather was nice so we didn't mind. The hikes to the mounds is nothing "special" other than an up close and personal look at them, but for a history buff like myself, it was well worth it. I would suggest a bottle of water from the gift shop before heading out on the trail, especially if it's in summer as once you get out there you realize how thirsty you actually are! There was only one worker there that we noticed when we arrived, but she was extremely friendly, gave us plenty of information before we got started, and even was nice enough to let us know that the baby changing tables were in a specific bathroom on the opposite side of the museum before we even got going. That was extremely nice of her to let us know that before hand! Thank you!

This is a neat place to come visit. They have great info and exhibits in the museum and plenty of…read moreoutdoor space to explore. I'd like to go back sometime to explore more of the trails/outdoor section because I went in July 2025 when it was really hot outside.