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Will You Be Our Valentine? Make a Small Gift with Big Impact
Will You Be Our Valentine? Make a Small Gift with Big Impact

Feb 13th, 2020

Do you love arts and history? Want to help bring engaging programs to life, and inspire a lifelong love of learning? The Kentucky Museum Friends want YOU to be our Valentine!

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WNKY 40 becomes Kentucky Museum's first Corporate Member
WNKY 40 becomes Kentucky Museum's first Corporate Member

Feb 5th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum is thrilled to announce its first Corporate Member, WNKY 40, an NBC/CBS-affiliated television station serving south central Kentucky.

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Kentucky Museum seeks 2020 Program Sponsors
Kentucky Museum seeks 2020 Program Sponsors

Feb 3rd, 2020

The Kentucky Museum is seeking sponsors for its 2020 annual programs.

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Free Admission increases Museum attendance by 45% in 1 year
Free Admission increases Museum attendance by 45% in 1 year

Jan 13th, 2020

During 2019, the Museum experienced a 45% increase in overall visitation thanks to a grant from the Carpenter Foundation.

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Wells Fargo Grant Awarded to WKU Department of Political Science and Kentucky Museum for Journey to the Vote

Dec 12th, 2019

WKU Department of Political Science and the Kentucky Museum awarded grant in support of Journey to the Vote programming.

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Kentucky Museum is Stop 5 on World's Greatest Studio Tour

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!

Hammer-In to be held October 12 at Kentucky Museum

Oct 7th, 2024

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.

Kentucky Museum releases Annual Report

Oct 3rd, 2024

The Kentucky Museum has released their 2023-2024 Annual Report, which details a busy but rewarding year, according to Director Brent Bjorkman.

Kentucky Museum establishes Annual Fund

Sep 16th, 2024

To meet new financial challenges, the Kentucky Museum has recently revamped its Membership program and established an Annual Fund to support key operational needs, such as its Student Docent program.

Kentucky Museum to undergo substantial construction in Fall 2024

Sep 9th, 2024

Visitors to the Kentucky Museum this fall may notice quite a few new things – and it’s not just the exhibits on view! Funded by grants and private gifts, the Museum will be investing in its preservation environment and creating a new gallery.

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Kentucky History Awards

Oct 14th, 2020

Sandy Staebell, Christy Spurlock and Victoria Gordon are recipients of Kentucky History Awards from the Kentucky Historical Society.

Free Admission increases Museum attendance by 45% in 1 year

Jan 13th, 2020

During 2019, the Museum experienced a 45% increase in overall visitation thanks to a grant from the Carpenter Foundation.

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