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The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
20 W Red Skelton Blvd, Vincennes, IN 47591, United States
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Lu
Review №1

Beautiful tribute to a Wonderful Entertainer and American!️

Da
Review №2

Fantastic displays that were engaging and discussed the background of Red Skelton. Some of the writers behind the scenes turned into big stars like Johnny Carson!The museum director Anne Pratt started us off our tour and was very friendly!

J
Review №3

Definately worth the visit. The man was one of a kind. Interesting assembly of his history.

Re
Review №4

Well worth the time to stop and go through it. His birth place is there too. Would go again and recommend it.

Jo
Review №5

Fascinating museum about the legacy of a great entertainer and that era of popular entertainment. Very clean establishment, located on the Vincennes University campus. My youngest was at first afraid of the clown merchandise and people (we visited during a parade), but he soon got over that when he realized how friendly everyone was. If you are in the area or visiting on-campus, I strongly recommend stopping by and seeing a slice of history and entertainment.

AR
Review №6

A nice museum dedicated to the life of a great American comedian, clown and patriot.

Li
Review №7

Judy was a wonderful tour guide. Enjoyed the tv clips to remind us of the talents of Red. Great museum

Bi
Review №8

If in the area you are in stop to see this historical museum and the sites in the oldest city in Indiana...1732. Top Drawer!

Jo
Review №9

What a great museum for a legendary comedian! I did not realize that his career spanned for 70 years!! Wholy cow! What a run!!!

Jo
Review №10

There is a lot to see. Laughed the whole time we were there.

An
Review №11

History.... I did not know anything before going to this little museum. If your in the area a two hour must do. Its fairly new and the staff is well versed with the historical accounts

je
Review №12

Best place to go for red Skelton fans. Loved it.

Da
Review №13

This is a great museum if you have fond memories of watching Red Skelton on TV or in the movies.

Sh
Review №14

Really a nice museum. Worth seeing

Yo
Review №15

You wouldnt expect a place like this in tiny Vincennes, Indiana. This museum is a great tribute to Red Skelton, good for children and adults. With interactive exhibits, numerous video and audio displays, and an amazing collection of memorabilia, this is a top-notch museum of any kind! Worth a trip from anywhere!

Mi
Review №16

Very interesting. Director was very informative

Ch
Review №17

This place is over the top!! We stopped in Vincennes, Indiana on the way to Wisconsin on a business trip and seen the billboard on the highway and had to stop in. My wife is a huge Red Skelton fan. I am glad that we stopped!! The administrator Doug was so awesome and very informative and a super nice guy. They had alot of Reds original paintings and original outfits that he wore in his skits. There are interactive areas of the museum for the kids and the adults alike and are fun to do. They have a very nice gift shop as well with some very unique treasures that you will want to take home with you.. The museum is a must stop if you are heading up North through Indiana. You will love the museum if you like Red Skelton and the comedy of that era. Its full of memories and laughter that everybody can still enjoy today as well as yesteryear. He was one of the best comics of the century. Plus his childhood home is about a block away from the museum.

Jo
Review №18

Fascinating and informative have new dimensions of talent to Mr Skelton small but chock full of info

Ca
Review №19

Had a really great time visiting here yesterday. My parents took me to see Red when I was little.

Li
Review №20

My mom and I saw an awesome show put on by Artrageous. Here are two of the paintings they did on stage while singing and dancing. We loved it!

Ga
Review №21

Loved visiting. The exhibits were awesome and the attendees were very kind to me and my family.

Ch
Review №22

We had a great time here. My kids are teenagers and they enjoyed it

Ha
Review №23

Of course the place is excellent. With the clear environment, the events that go down, and the nice people.

De
Review №24

Great history of a great comedian.

Wa
Review №25

Very interesting. Lots of exhibits and interactive activities. We were pleasantly surprised. I recommend this museum.

Na
Review №26

We happened upon this place while in town doing genealogy research, and we really enjoyed it. There are multiple displays of Skeltons authentic costumes for many of his beloved characters, and each display has a sample video of that character in action. There are lots of pictures of Skelton throughout his life, and stories about his youth and private life. This is a very well done museum and also a beautiful performance venue.

To
Review №27

A great place to visit an old friend .... Y’all gotta check it out!

Re
Review №28

If you remember Red Skeleton you have see the museum. Bring back great memories.

Ca
Review №29

It was a really neat museum. My family and I learned a lot about Red Skeltons life and it had some neat interactive stations.

He
Review №30

If you like Red Skelton youll like the museum. Its pretty small but full of great items including some of his original paintings. There are also some interactive displays and buttons to push, etc. that help keep kids involved.

Ma
Review №31

Touching. Well organized

Ho
Review №32

My roommate and I had an amazing afternoon here. Got a sweatshirt to remember the amazing time

Ja
Review №33

I love going there. Such a big place at night seems to be a magical evening.

Ja
Review №34

Great historical facts on a very good comedian.

HE
Review №35

Loved it! Great tribute to real humor!

Ty
Review №36

Great-looking place, but you can go through it in about 15 mins.

Sh
Review №37

If you are nearby stop in. Nice staff and displays . Doesnt take long to see the museum.

Da
Review №38

A great experience. Wonderful museum. A great piece of Ameriana!

Ro
Review №39

Very interesting! Especially for those of us who grew up watching Red Skelton on TV!

To
Review №40

Excellent, fun, nostalgic and educational. Good night and God bless.

Ka
Review №41

Excellent acoustics. comfortable seats, excellent view of the stage, would love to attend a play yhere before I move away.

Wi
Review №42

I loved this place. I didnt expect it to be as nice as it was, and was happily surprised to find that I thoroughly enjoyed myself during my visit. There are many items belonging to Red Skeleton on display here at the museum. Anyone old enough to remember this master of laughter will enjoy all the reminders of a simpler, more honest time when laughter didnt include obscenities and foul language. Back when the masters of comedy could muster up a laugh just using facial expressions. How lovely it must have been back in my parents day...

Je
Review №43

Brought back old memories.

Ge
Review №44

Brings back a lot of memories!!

Jo
Review №45

Very interesting. Definitely a trip down memory lane.

Do
Review №46

Spacious no bad seats great acoustics

Ro
Review №47

It was great.

S
Review №48

This is a great place to enjoy the golden age of comedy with one of the greatest. It is awesome to know that someone that came from such humble beginnings can make it if you just want it bad enough and catch a few lucky breaks along the way. The museum is great, has a lot of Reds old costumes, video footage, pictures, etc. A must see for young and old!!

Wi
Review №49

What a great place. Brought me back to my childhood. Forgot how funny he was. Great museum, if youre in town, you must go here

Gi
Review №50

Wonderful and great worth the trip so much to see and do

Je
Review №51

Very nice place. A trip down memory lane.

Le
Review №52

Great hostess

Ri
Review №53

Fabulous facility...go there.Get on their email list for info about their many events.

Pi
Review №54

Great as long as you like Red Skeleton.

Bi
Review №55

Had a blast going through seeing all about him

Gr
Review №56

Nice museum. Only took :30 to tour

Re
Review №57

Its world class

Da
Review №58

I love these place. It has a lot of his wardrobes and a lot of DVDs and stuff and who he thought was funny a must-see place if you can get to it. The parking lot is big enough where you can get a motorhome or an 18-wheeler in it not for overnight parking though

To
Review №59

We go every year our grandkids get so excited for the parade and all the activities.

as
Review №60

Really neat learning experience..had fun with my husband an little sister as well

Pe
Review №61

Hometown museum for Red Skelton featuring information on his comedy shows and career

Ga
Review №62

Great show & museum of you liked Red Skelton, which I did!

Ta
Review №63

Love it and love watching his movies

Bo
Review №64

Very good directions to get there. My husband said i was in for a disappointment, however we both were enthused and impressed. The desk receptionist was very helpful and friendly. If youre ever in the Vincennes, IN area - do stop in. Its worth it and the price is right; what a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours with a lot of laughs from the past.

CJ
Review №65

A great place to visit and awesome Museum...

Je
Review №66

Festival Time!!

Te
Review №67

Great place to learn about the life of one of Americas Clowns Red Skelton. Highly interactive and great for the kids!!!

ed
Review №68

Great place to bring the family if you like to laugh this is must visit. Mr.Skelton did a lot more than just entertain people.

Ma
Review №69

A Very nice museum, a step back on time. A glimpse into thr man behind the funny.

Zi
Review №70

Showed a Red Skelton movie had different clips of Red Skelton and had a lot of Red Skelton personal items

La
Review №71

Fun place to visit, especially if you are a senior. Brings back memories.

Ka
Review №72

I love reliving parts of my childhood.

Ma
Review №73

Loved it always wanted to go...so proud of him & his Pledge of Allegiance

Le
Review №74

Loved it great history

Ke
Review №75

Amazing teachers and a great show All & All!!

L
Review №76

Excellent displays & super nice employees

Bo
Review №77

Great place, makes me remember how much I loved his humor. Very nice!

Bi
Review №78

Had nice time family enjoyed

Je
Review №79

Great venue for ballet and music and plays

Na
Review №80

I am a distant cousin of Red Skelton (via my 2nd great grandmother, Betsy Jane Skelton) so my sister and I took special delight in visiting the museum. It was a wonderful trip and I would go back again in a heartbeat!

Ju
Review №81

Here to see the Red Skelton ShowLove venue

Ja
Review №82

Wow what a cool place too visit.

Pa
Review №83

Very interesting. Brought back a lot of fun memories

Ka
Review №84

Great little museum. Fascinating look at comedy and Red Skelton. Well worth the visit.

Jo
Review №85

Wow, I wish there were more like Red Skelton!

Ja
Review №86

Small but neat place to visit

Al
Review №87

A gem! If you need another laugh visit! Better than a comedy club!

Wa
Review №88

It was very good I enjoyed it just didnt have a time to take it all in

Ke
Review №89

Very interactive! Great for kids off all ages.

Ji
Review №90

Very nice. Brings back fond memories.

Jo
Review №91

We had a fine time. Laughed a lot.

Ca
Review №92

Great experience and well worth the trip from Cincinnati.

co
Review №93

Has a lot of history, very interesting!

Br
Review №94

Neat place to visit and awesome theater venue

As
Review №95

I was here for a singing so didnt get a chance to really explore, but what I saw was nice.

Ta
Review №96

Big fan.. So of course I loved it.

Ke
Review №97

Very. Nice acoustic. Are great

Dt
Review №98

Fun, educational

Je
Review №99

Very interesting, but smaller than I expected.

li
Review №100

Love it

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  • Address:20 W Red Skelton Blvd, Vincennes, IN 47591, United States
  • Site:http://redskeltonmuseum.org/
  • Phone:+1 812-888-4184
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:12–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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