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THE BAKER ARBORETUM AND THE DOWNING MUSEUM

 HOURS:

• HOURS ARE (CST) 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 12:00 TO 4:00 PM ON SATURDAY.
• CLOSED ON SUNDAY,  MONDAY AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS*.  *CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR SPECIFIC HOLIDAY CLOSINGS.
  
• IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, CLOSED IF THE WARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED.  FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE POLAR REPORT AT WBKO.

 

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ADMISSION:

• FOR TOURS AND GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE, PLEASE MAKE  RESERVATIONS AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
• TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT OUR RESERVATION FORM>>
• THE TERRAIN IS HILLY AND COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED.
• THIS IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS.
• PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BRINGING PETS,  FOOD AND DRINKS.
• THE CAMPUS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE RENTAL (WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ETC.)
• VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE RESTRICTED.

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DIRECTIONS:

•  FROM I65: TAKE THE WILLIAM H. NATCHER PARKWAY EXIT TOWARD OWENSBORO, EXIT 20B.  GO TO EXIT 9, US-231/ MORGANTOWN RD. TURN RIGHT ON MORGANTOWN RD.
• THE BAKER ARBORETUM AND DOWNING MUSEUM ARE LOCATED AT 4801 MORGANTOWN RD. 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE WILLIAM H. NATCHER PARKWAY.  ENTER ON THE LEFT AT THE NEW ENTRANCE. 

 MAP THIS LOCATION:  BAKER ARBORETUM AND DOWNING MUSEUM>>  CAUTION --MAPS SEND YOU TO THE EXIT.  TURN IN AT THE NEW ENTRANCE WITH THE SIGN PICTURED ABOVE.