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.
As an educational and research center, we cultivate learning and inspire curiosity through exhibitions, programs, and preserving our cultural heritage based on over 300 years of Kentucky's diverse traditions. We rely entirely on private support to fulfill this mission.
Become a Member or donate to our Annual Fund to help us continue providing these vital community services.
Thye 2025-26 academic year will bring a melody of America250 programming to the Museum - from our first-ever Music Fest to guest speakers, film screenings, and more. Click here to see our plans and save the dates so you don't miss out!
Latest News
Apr 10th, 2025
The Great Meadows Foundation and the Kentucky Museum will host a special event celebrating Mary and Al Shands on April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public....
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The Kentucky Museum's latest exhibition, "We the Artists," showcases artworks across a wide range of mediums by regional artists, which are part of the Museum's permanent collection....
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The Kentucky Museum invites the public to join us for the KYAEA Elementary & Middle School All-State Art Show reception on March 15 from 11 am to 12:30 pm...
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