Evansville Museum to Host ‘Frankenstein’s Lab: A Halloween Chemistry Event’ with Free Admission

This past weekend, we went camping, and while we were gathered around the fire, the kids asked for a spooky story. I'm not exactly a master storyteller on the fly, so I ended up giving them a quick rundown of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Well, they immediately called me out for plagiarism and bad form. Definitely not my finest hour!

Frankenstein's Lab at Evansville Museum of Art, History, and Science

To redeem myself, I’m taking them to the Evansville Museum on Saturday, October 24th for Frankenstein's Lab! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., families can enjoy:

•  Hands-on science & demonstrations
• Tails of the Crypt — explore the chemistry behind preserving a real mummified cat from ancient Egypt
• Marshmallows in Space — watch a jumbo marshmallow expand in a vacuum chamber
• What’s the Matter? — explore dry ice, phases of matter & the triple point
• The Haunted Teapot — discover the science of pressure and fluid flow
• When Life Gives You Lemons... Make Electricity! — turn lemons into a battery
• Kahoot Science Trivia — compete for prizes!
• 360° Immersive Films in the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium

Plus, science fun with special guests from USI, UE, Anthem, Pre-3 Medicaid & AstraZeneca!

Thanks to local businesses sponsoring the event, Chemistry Day will be FREE to attend. Guests are encouraged to wear family-friendly Halloween costumes or dress up like scientists. Hint: anyone can be a scientist, so you're already in costume!