Red Skelton Performing Arts Center — Attraction in Vincennes

This is a must stop if you are traveling through Vincennes, Indiana. The museum is full of memories and laughter from yesteryear to today. The museum administrator Doug was super helpful and very knowledgeable and a super nice guy. As you walk through the museum you can see childhood photos and timelines from childhood until his death. There are interactive spots in the museum that are fun for the kiddos and adults alike. There are also several of his original paintings as well his original outfits that he wore in his skits. The gift shop has a great selection of gifts that you will want to take with you. You won't be disappointed I...

The building is awesome. The stage has the best acoustics in town hands down. You can hear a pin drop in there alone. The only reason this is a 4 and not a 5 is because this venue is too nice. They never have anyone that the kids like play the venue. They're worried that the venue will get torn up. I kinda understand. But the part of me that has hosted shows feels that the management of the venue is lame. The school has the resources to bring major artists to Vincennes. They just don't. Adult contemporary grade stand-up comedy shows are about as far as they go. They keep is way...

Terrific history of Red Skelton at this museum. Be sure to see the statues, pictures and items in the long hallway of the Performing arts center adjacent to the museum. The woman working the museum is very salty, but once you get past her, it will be fun. See the Red Skelton movie as you first cone into the museum. $8 admission fee, $7 for...