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.
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.
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.
Latest News
Oct 28th, 2024
The Kentucky Museum and local artists invite you into their studios to view their art, discuss their processes, and watch demonstrations during this free event!...
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The annual Hammer-In at WKU will be held this Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum. Featured demonstrator Rob Robinson from Mt. Juliet, TN, will demonstrate a Kentucky Doublebit Axe....
View ArticleOct 3rd, 2024
The Kentucky Museum has released their 2023-2024 Annual Report, which details a busy but rewarding year, according to Director Brent Bjorkman....
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