MuseumJ B Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KYThe Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY, offers a world-spanning collection and focused, themed presentations through its exhibitions. Visitors can explore works of art, engage with diverse events like concerts and film festivals, and participate in creative learning programs for all ages.View Details
MuseumLudlow Heritage MuseumLudlow, KYThe Ludlow Heritage Museum preserves local cultural heritage through educational programs and community engagement. The museum is developing the historic Railyard Storehouse as a future headquarters and exhibit space dedicated to exploring regional history and the area's railroad heritage.View Details
MuseumKentucky Derby MuseumLouisville, KYThe Kentucky Derby Museum, established in 1985, preserves and shares the history, culture, and impact of the Kentucky Derby. Visitors can explore over 20,000 artifacts, view 170+ bourbons, and experience immersive exhibits. The museum also offers exclusive Churchill Downs® tours and an exclusive 360° film.View Details
MuseumSwope's Cars of YesteryearElizabethtown, KYThe Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum is located at 1100 North Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.View Details
MuseumKentucky Science CenterLouisville, KYThe Kentucky Science Center is a science museum in Louisville, KY. It offers interactive exhibits, movies on state-of-the-art screens, and various activities for visitors of all ages. Families can explore physics, chemistry, biology, and participate in education programs, camps, field trips, and events.View Details
MuseumBluegrass Hall of Fame & MuseumOwensboro, KYThe Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY, preserves and promotes the rich musical and cultural heritage of American roots music. Visitors can explore exhibits, attend concerts in the Woodward Theatre, and take on-site music lessons. A shop offers merchandise and music.View Details
MuseumAuburn MuseumAuburn, KYThe Auburn Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits materials illustrating the history of Auburn and its surrounding communities. Its purpose is to preserve Auburn’s history and promote cultural and educational needs. The museum features vintage photos of people and places in Auburn from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. These photos are contributed by local residents.View Details
Photo by 5chw4r7z from CincinnatiMuseumVent Haven MuseumFort Mitchell, KYVent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, KY, is recognized as the world's only museum dedicated to ventriloquism. It preserves and showcases items related to the history and practice of this unique art form.View Details
Photo by Jonrev at English WikipediaMuseumNational Corvette MuseumBowling Green, KYThe National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, educates worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette, America’s Sports Car. The museum fulfills its mission through the collection, preservation, and celebration of the Corvette's legacy.View Details
MuseumConrad-Caldwell House MuseumLouisville, KYThe Conrad-Caldwell House Museum is a Richardsonian Romanesque castle built in 1895 by Arthur Loomis. It stands as a site of cultural and architectural significance in Louisville, symbolizing Victorian grandeur and marking one of America's largest concentrations of Victorian homes. Visitors can explore the museum through guided or self-guided tours.View Details
Photo by Bedford at en.wikipediaMuseumThe Historic Railpark and Train MuseumBowling Green, KYThe Historic RailPark and Train Museum, located in the L&N Depot, is a historic national landmark. It brings alive the magic and adventure of railroading, allowing visitors to see, touch, hear, and explore important railroad artifacts of the region’s heritage. Guests can experience a self-guided museum with exhibits on the first and second floors, as well as guided railcar tours. The museum does not offer train rides.View Details
MuseumSEEK MuseumRussellville, KYThe SEEK Museum tells stories of slavery and the struggles for freedom, equality, and justice. These narratives are presented through educational exhibits in seven historic buildings located across two National Register Districts. Visitors can explore two sites: The Bibb House, which focuses on enslavement and emancipation, and The Bottom, which addresses the resilience of people who fought for civil rights.View Details
MuseumHart County Historical MuseumMunfordville, KYThe Hart County Historical Society & Museum is an educational organization established in 1968. It works to preserve and share the history and lifeways of Hart County. Visitors can explore exhibits, genealogy resources, local history, and preservation efforts. The organization also maintains a battlefield site.View Details
MuseumThomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky HistoryFrankfort, KYThe Kentucky Historical Society operates this museum and education complex. Trace Kentucky’s 12,000- year history through more than 3,000 items in the signature exhibition, “A Kentucky Journey”. Dig for your family roots in the commonwealth’s premier genealogical research library and learn about Kentucky’s leaders in the Toyota Kentucky Hall of Governors. The Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum tours also begin here. Hours: The Hall of Governors and A Kentucky Journey are open Monday- Saturday, 10am-5pm year-round, Museum. tours, history, genealogy, resource, meeting event space Events: history.ky.gov/events Tours: history.ky.gov/visitView Details
MuseumKentucky Music Hall of Fame & MuseumMount Vernon, KYThe Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum opened in 2002 in Mount Vernon, KY. It celebrates, preserves, and promotes Kentucky's musical legacy through dynamic exhibits and performances. Visitors can explore a collection of artifacts and music memorabilia across all genres, learn about the state's music heritage, and interact with instruments. The museum's entrance was once the riding stables of John Lair and is over 80 years old on the National Historic Places Register.View Details
MuseumMarion County Heritage CenterLebanon, KYThe Marion County Historical Society operates a center that preserves and shares the history of Marion County, Kentucky. It protects historical records, photographs, artifacts, and stories, making local history accessible and engaging for visitors. The center features rotating exhibits, including traveling exhibits from the Kentucky Historical Society, and offers educational programs and research assistance. It also develops exhibits in public spaces throughout the community.View Details
Photo by CapablancaaMuseumFrazier History MuseumLouisville, KYThe Frazier Kentucky History Museum educates through its lifelong learning programs. Visitors can explore current exhibitions, including the new America 250 exhibition I too Am a Kentuckian!. The museum also offers bourbon tastings and tours, serving as the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and shows KentuckyShow! daily.View Details
MuseumHidden River Cave & American Cave MuseumHorse Cave, KYHidden River Cave near Mammoth Cave National Park offers guided cave tours featuring two subterranean rivers and the world's longest underground swinging bridge. Visitors explore Sunset Dome, one of the largest free-standing cave domes in the United States. The adjoining American Cave Museum features free admission with interactive exhibits on cave geology, archaeology, and wildlife.View Details
Photo by NyttendMuseumHotel MetropolitanPaducah, KYThe Hotel Metropolitan is an African American history museum in western Kentucky. This site previously served as lodging for African Americans during the era of racial segregation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.View Details
MuseumAdsmore MuseumPrinceton, KYAdsmore Museum in Princeton, Kentucky, offers visitors a step back in time to experience the legacy and lifestyle of a wealthy western Kentucky family. Restored to its original Victorian grandeur, the museum showcases authentic, original belongings of the Smith-Garrett family, presenting a moment frozen in time. It features four different exhibits annually, providing a unique experience with each return visit.View Details
MuseumKentucky Military History MuseumFrankfort, KYThe Kentucky Military History Museum operates in the historic State Arsenal, a Gothic Revival building that was a Civil War-era munitions factory. It safeguards Kentucky’s military treasures and preserves the state's rich military history. Visitors can explore exhibits like Kentucky Military Treasures and George M. Chinn: Sights Set on Innovation, view 19th-century war records by appointment, or take guided tours.View Details
MuseumKentucky High School Basketball Hall of FameElizabethtown, KYThe Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame, established in 2012, is a museum in Elizabethtown, KY. It recognizes and promotes the tradition and rich heritage of Kentucky High School Basketball. The Hall honors former players and coaches, preserving the game's history. Its "Glory Road/Heritage Game" project highlights historic gymnasiums and rivalry games across the state.View Details
Photo by Creashin at English WikipediaMuseumCreation MuseumPetersburg, KYThe Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY, offers visitors a variety of experiences including a zoo, botanical gardens, a planetarium, and a conservatory. The museum features over 140 state-of-the-art exhibits, some of which include dinosaurs.View Details
MuseumLexington Children's MuseumLexington, KYThe Lexington Children's Museum provides immersive learning experiences through interactive exhibits across ten discovery zones. The museum offers hands-on learning opportunities year-round, including daily programs and camps designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children.View Details