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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.


 

Sonic Fest with Sam Bush
Sonic Music Fest

September 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum

followed by Sam Bush at Van Meter Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Join us for a day-long music festival hosted at the Kentucky Museum! Meet regional musicians, listen to live performances, and celebrate the grand opening of Sonic Landscape: The Musical Legacy of Southcentral KentuckyFood trucks, art-making activities, and more await. The fun culminates with an evening concert by Sam Bush at Van Meter Hall.

Learn more here.

Shadow of U.S.A. with words America250
Save the Date

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!

 

 


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 Last Modified 7/11/25