Kentucky Museum News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sep 4th, 2024

The Kentucky Museum will host five new programs during the 2024-25 academic year in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Aug 28th, 2024

Aug 19th, 2024

Bringing together makers from across the Southern states, the Kentucky Museum welcomes the public to Meet the Makers Day, where regional basketmakers will demonstrate and offer opportunities to learn about this time-honored tradition.

Aug 16th, 2024

The Kentucky Museum has opened two new exhibitions in their second floor gallery, Gloomy Little Trees: Selections from the Ivan Wilson Collection and From Many Hands: The Hester-Gilbert Basket Story. Both exhibitions are on view through mid-October.

Aug 8th, 2024

The Kentucky Museum invites artists across the United States to submit works to Equal Temperament, a juried show highlighting the inclusivity of modern metalworking. Entries are due October 1, 2024.

Jun 6th, 2024

The Kentucky Museum has partnered with BGArtStudio to provide new art classes for the public starting in July. Registration is now open on BGArtStudio.com