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The Kentucky Museum


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About The Kentucky Museum

In addition to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting Kentucky artifacts, the museum provides educational opportunities for elementary, secondary, and college students and the general public. The Kentucky Museum contributes to the tourism and cultural offerings in the South Central Kentucky region as well.

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Kentucky Museum Hours

Gallery Hours

Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hours may vary during holidays, semester breaks, and summer semesters.

Closed: Sept. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1

(270) 745-2592 or email Kentucky Museum

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Admission Fees
WKU Libraries and Museum Associates no charge
WKU Students, Faculty & Staff no charge
Children (under six) no charge
Children & Students (six to sixteen) $2.50
Children & Students (guided tours) $3.50
Adults $5.00
Seniors (60 and over) $2.50
Families $10.00
Sunday half price

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Educational Activities
 
Education programs include hands-on activities for students, teacher workshops that emphasize local resources, and group tours. Contact the Museum Educator for more information.

Learn more about our educational resources.

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Museum Tours
 
Group tours are available with advance notice. For more information call (270) 745-2592 or write: The Kentucky Museum, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

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Directions to The Kentucky Museum
Part of the Kentucky Building, the Kentucky Museum is conveniently located in Bowling Green, Kentucky on the campus of Western Kentucky University. To find it on the map, look here.

Traveling Southbound: From I-65 South, take exit 28 to Bowling Green. Follow 31-W South and Highway 68-80 (Adams St.) to Western Kentucky University. Just past 14th Street, look for the directional sign to the Kentucky Museum and turn left at the traffic island and proceed down Kentucky Street. There are visitor parking lots on the left and right. The Kentucky Building is 5.5 miles from exit 28.

Traveling Northbound: From I-65 North, take exit 20 to the William H. Natcher Parkway (formerly the Green River Parkway). Take exit 4 and turn right onto 31-W (There is a sign for Western Kentucky University). Take 31-W to University Boulevard and turn left. Follow this street to the Kentucky Building. There is visitor parking on the left and right. The Kentucky Building is four miles from exit 4.

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Who's Who in The Kentucky Museum

Department Head
Artist in Residence
Education Curator
Exhibits Curator
Exhibits Preparator
Exhibits Technician
Museum Assistant
Museum Store Manager
Registrar/Collections Curator

To locate phone numbers of individuals use the Online WKU Faculty/Staff Directory.

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Contact UsThe Kentucky Museum
The Kentucky Building
Western Kentucky University
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576

phone: 270-745-2592 fax: 270-745-4878

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