Kentucky Library and Museum Online -- Hours of Operation

Hours and admission

All hours are subject to University calendar and holidays

Kentucky Library, Manuscripts and University Archives
Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (December 10 - January 21)
Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (January 28 - May 5)
Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

The Kentucky Library will close on Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) and on Friday, July 4 (Independence Day). Please note that the Harrison-Baird Reading Room will be closed May 24 & 26 for Memorial Day weekend.

Kentucky Museum and Museum Store
Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Kentucky Museum will be open on Memorial Day.

Museum Admission Rates
Free to WKU Libraries and Museum Associates.
WKU faculty, staff and students free with current WKU identification card.

$5 for Adults.
$2.50 for Children ages 6-16.
$3.50 for Children and Students (guided tours).
$2.50 for Senior citizens (60 and above).
$10 for Families.
Free for Children 5 and under.
Sunday is always Half Price.

Discounts are offered to AAM, AASLH, AAA, and KAM members with cards.