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Kentucky Museum costumes
Exhibits at the Kentucky Museum allow visitors to experience life in pioneer and Civil War Kentucky, explore 200 years of a typical Kentucky county, and spend time with food icon Duncan Hines. The strengths of the collection include glassware and ceramics, 19th and 20th century garments, quilts; dolls, cast iron and tin mechanical toys, miniature furniture, paintings, prints, sculptures; and furniture. Providing educational programs and tours for elementary, secondary, and college students as well as the general public.

Archeology
Art
Clothing & Textiles
Furniture
Glassware & Ceramics
Political memorabilia
Quilts
Toys & Games

Objects are available for researchers subject to museum policies and procedures. For more information contact the Museum Registrar/Collections Curator (Phone: 270-745-2592 )or write The Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, One Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576. Prior appointment is required.

Objects featured on this web page may not be on exhibit. To learn more about what is currently on display, link to our exhibit pages.



Contact us
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Phone 270-745-2592. Fax 270-745-6264. The Kentucky Library & Museum, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11092, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1092.

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