Kentucky Museum
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Kentucky Museum
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-2592
Admission: Individual Free Groups Free/reservation required VISIT
The Kentucky Museum is located in the Kentucky Building on the campus of Western Kentucky University. The Museum houses six long-term exhibits and several changing exhibits. There are a variety of partnerships, services, opportunities, workshops, camps and other outreach provided to the public each year.
Serving WKU
WKU faculty and staff utilize the collections and exhibits at the Museum with their classes.To schedule a class tour, or close study of collections, please complete a reservation request form. Have questions about class tours, sending students, recording Museum attendance, or Museum resources? Contact education curator Dr. Christy Spurlock at 270-745-6082 or Christy.Spurlock@wku.edu
WKU Class Tour (guided & self-guided) Faculty Resources
WKU Close Study of Collections Examples of WKU Museum Use
WKU Student Opportunities Video for WKU Faculty
NEWS
Facing the Freshman Year Exhibition
Aug 12th, 2019
WKU is pleased to announce a remarkable exhibition chronicling the freshman experience on display at the Kentucky Museum. This exhibit is designed to convey the stories of the freshman year....
Read MoreKentucky Museum experiences record success
Jul 22nd, 2019
The Kentucky Museum has released their 2018-19 Annual Report, which details a new era of growth, innovation, and service. Notably, the Museum has seen a 28% increase in visitors over the last six months, thanks to a Free Admission grant from the E....
Read MoreBasketry Now: 10th Anniversary Exhibition
Jun 1st, 2019
An exciting international exhibit of contemporary and traditional basketry opens during the National Basketry Organization's biennial conference at WKU....
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