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Kentucky Museum

Kentucky Museum


OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC

HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday 9AM-4PM (Check above for periodic closure information) 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:  1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

FRONT DESK: 270-745-2592

 

Plan Your Visit

The Museum is open to the public  Wednesday through Saturday 9AM-4PM*.

Individual visitors are welcome for self-guided visits on Wednesday through Saturday. ALL GROUPS must complete online reservation requests forms. 

Click here for more information to plan your visit.

*Consult blue information bar atop web pages for occasional closure information. 

 


WKU Class Visits

Faculty should click here to schedule a Class Visit, or click here to schedule a Close Study of Collections session.

For questions about class visits or Museum resources, contact the Museum's Education Curator.

WKU Individual Student Visits for Course/Extra Credit

Interested in sending students on their own for class or extra credit? Contact the Museum's Education Curator.


 

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Did you know...

The Kentucky Museum is free because of donors like you!

Our supporters empower all the great exhibits, programs, and events we host - while providing docent and internship opportunities for WKU students. Most importantly, their contributions to our Annual Fund keep the museum free for everyone to enjoy.

Please support our work by becoming a member or making a gift to our Annual Fund.

illustration of a traditional ofrenda table
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda
Oct. 2 - Nov. 4, 2024

In partnership with the Kentucky Folklife Program and the Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies, we are proud to present the 2024 Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda. During museum hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST) community members will be able to visit our interactive community ofrenda on display.

An ofrenda (otherwise known as an altar or an offering) is a traditional space in which communities celebrating Día de los Muertos can add photos, art, and items of remembrance for loved ones that have passed on. Last year’s Ofrenda was such a brilliant success, and we are thrilled to continue the tradition this year.

Learn more.

 

 


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 Last Modified 10/22/24