Owensboro Museum Hosts Trivia Night for History Buffs

Test your knowledge of Owensboro's past at this fundraising event.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:03pm

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A brightly colored, abstract silkscreen print featuring a repeated pattern of a vintage trivia game board, rendered in a bold, pop art style with vibrant neon hues and heavy black outlines, capturing the spirit of community engagement and historical appreciation.A retro trivia game celebrates Owensboro's rich history and culture, inspiring a new generation of local knowledge enthusiasts.Owensboro Today

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History is hosting a trivia night on April 23rd to test the community's knowledge of the city's history. The event will feature questions from an old Owensboro-themed trivia game created in the 1980s by Junior Achievement, with prizes awarded for each round and a grand prize raffle. Tickets are $25 per person, with a maximum of 8 people per team, and all proceeds will go towards the museum's upcoming updates and improvements.

Why it matters

Trivia nights have become increasingly popular, providing an entertaining way for communities to come together and showcase their local knowledge. This event taps into Owensboro's rich history, engaging residents and history buffs alike while also raising funds for the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, which plays a vital role in preserving and sharing the city's past.

The details

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History is hosting a trivia night on April 23rd at The Pub on Second, starting at 7 PM. The event will feature questions from an old Owensboro-themed trivia game created in the mid-1980s by Junior Achievement, covering topics like notable people, local businesses, nature, and sports. Prizes will be awarded for each round, and a grand prize raffle basket will also be up for grabs. Tickets are $25 per person, with a maximum of 8 people per team, and all proceeds will go towards the museum's upcoming updates and improvements.

  • The Owensboro Museum of Science and History trivia night will take place on April 23, 2026 at 7 PM.
  • The Owensboro-themed trivia game was created by Junior Achievement in the mid-1980s.

The players

Owensboro Museum of Science and History

A local museum that preserves and shares the history of Owensboro, Kentucky, and is hosting the upcoming trivia night fundraiser.

Junior Achievement

A non-profit organization that created an Owensboro-themed trivia game in the mid-1980s as a fundraiser.

Denice Grinis

A former advisor for the Owensboro Junior Achievement group that produced the trivia game in the 1980s.

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What they’re saying

“Oh my goodness, I was one of their advisor's for this game with Steve Anders and Bob McFarland. This group of kids was the best. Their annual report won 1st in the Nation, and their group was among the top ten Nationwide. Their sales for these games were over the top. What great memories!!!”

— Denice Grinis, Former Advisor, Owensboro Junior Achievement

What’s next

Tickets for the Owensboro Museum of Science and History trivia night are on sale now for $25 per person, with a maximum of 8 people per team. The event will take place on April 23, 2026 at 7 PM at The Pub on Second.

The takeaway

This trivia night event not only provides an entertaining way for Owensboro residents to showcase their local knowledge, but also serves as a valuable fundraiser for the Owensboro Museum of Science and History. By tapping into the city's rich history and engaging the community, the museum can continue its important work of preserving and sharing Owensboro's past.