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Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy

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Skelton Painting
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20 W Red Skelton Blvd
Vincennes, IN 47591
+1 (812) 888-4184
http://www.redskeltonmuseum.org

History

The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy opened on July 18, 2013, the 100th anniversary of Red's birth.

Specialties

The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy opened on July 18, 2013, the 100th anniversary of Red's birth. It is located in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana, just across the street from his birthplace. The museum is on the campus of Vincennes University and is adjacent to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. The mission of the museum is to continue Red Skelton's legacy of laughter through inspiration and education. The 3500 square foot museum is an interactive space featuring permanent exhibits highlighting his entertainment career, personal life and creative skills. Several temporary exhibits open each year to highlight other areas of Red's life.

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5.09 reviews
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Richard P.
6/1/2024

Born in 1913 in Vincennes, Red Skelton was born into difficult circumstances when his father died two months before his birth. This left his mother to raise Red and three siblings on her own....

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Richard F.
11/7/2024

We found this museum to be one of the most incredible museums we've visited. The first thing you do when you enter is view a short film that introduces a visitor to the life of Red Skelton. Then...

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Ed G.
12/1/2023

This is a great destination for families and adults and children of all ages. The displays and interactive sessions are fantastic and gives a great history of America's favorite clown. A lot of...

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Erlene S.
5/1/2023

I loved all of the memorabilia the museum had, which was an extensive display of Red Skelton's life. The negative was 3 of the interactive displays were not working. The entry fee should be...

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Ken N.
1/23/2020

When I was a child, our family would gather around the television to watch The Red Skelton Show. Everyone laughed at the comedy consisting of wit and funny faces, combined with charm and a kind...

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