The Kentucky Library and Museum Online -- Service to Western Kentucky University

Serving WKU

The Kentucky Library and Museum is a unique special collection of primary source materials collected to benefit Western students and faculty. Few campuses provide a comparable level of onsite access to historical documents, artifacts and published materials. Academic disciplines, such as journalism, history, clothing and textiles, folklore, art, interior design, education and government, make the Kentucky Library and Museum their classroom.

Prospective students and campus guests begin their visit at the Western Kentucky University Welcome Center located in the Kentucky Library and Museum. While here, campus visitors tour museum exhibits and shop the museum store for University souvenirs and Kentucky handicrafts.

A popular site of University celebrations since 1939, the Kentucky Building opens its doors to campus events of all kinds. University groups and the general public interested in booking an event in the Kentucky Building should contact Department Head Timothy Mullin.

Speakers from the Kentucky Library and Museum frequently give campus guest lectures and presentations to civic clubs, literary groups, and historical organizations.