For the fifth year, the University of Southern Indiana (USI) is hosting an Arch Madness contest to crown the most popular historical item in the Evansville, Indiana area. The Audubon Museum and seven other libraries and museums have each put two of their most interesting objects in the competition. These items will go head-to-head through
In our Recent Research series, curator Heidi Taylor-Caudill shares answers to questions sent to the Audubon Museum about John James Audubon and his family, the museum’s collection, and the history of John James Audubon State Park. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is famous for his illustrations of birds and other wildlife, but did you know that
Cottage Special! Book a cottage rental for February or March 2021 and receive a free John James Audubon art print from the Museum Store. Choose from any print in stock. For reservation information, contact the Audubon State Park office at (270) 826-2247, ext. 221 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Have you got your Valentine picked out? Roses ordered? Dinner reservations made? Add in some time in the great outdoors with your sweetie, too! Bring a friend, the whole family, or that special someone along for our free naturalist-led Sweetheart Hike on Saturday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m and again at 2:00 p.m.. Along the
Holiday shopping option at the Audubon Museum Store — customizable Valentine’s Day gift baskets! Surprise your sweetie this year with something different. Choose the items to put in this decorative tin bucket, and let us assemble it for you. Many unique and handmade gifts available. Basket prices will vary with the items chosen. For details,
The Kentucky Historical Society has awarded the Friends of Audubon a $2,444 Kentucky Local History Trust Fund grant to support digitization of the Audubon Museum’s collection. This grant will help the Audubon Museum to improve collections management and increase access to its historically important collection of items from artist and naturalist John James Audubon. The
In January 2021, the Friends of Audubon launched a new campaign – Unmatched Art, Unmatched Nature – to raise funds for two projects to improve John James Audubon State Park: 1. Adding an extension to the boardwalk at the Audubon Wetlands. Our plan includes a viewing platform overlooking the Cypress Slough, where Bald Eagles and
Join in the fun of our annual First Day Hike this Friday, January 1, 2021! Be a part of this nationwide initiative to get outdoors on the first day of the year. A new twist—a hike you may do at any time throughout the day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman,
This winter, the Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will be offering free admission to everyone on ‘Welcome Wednesdays.’ Visitors can explore the museum, nature center, and art gallery free of charge on the following dates: Wednesday, January 6 Wednesday, January 13 Wednesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 27 Wednesday, February
Cover photograph by Robbie Williams Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for some winter bird feeding tips for your feathered friends in this “12 Days of Christmas” special edition of Kentucky State Park’s Recreation Station. Related Posts