Kentucky Museum News

Mar 10th, 2021

The tradition continues with a celebration of this region’s art even in the time of Covid-19. The Kentucky Museum received a robust response from regional artists as 227 artists entered this annual exhibit which this year is presented in a virtual form

Feb 2nd, 2021

The Kentucky Museum at WKU is reopening this week under coronavirus prevention measures outlined in WKU’s Healthy on the Hill guidelines. The Museum will open to the public on Thursday, February 4, and Friday, February 5.

Dec 8th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum is pleased to welcome Jackson Medel as the Luce Term Assistant Curator.

Oct 27th, 2020

Today, the Kentucky Museum has launched a SpiritFunder in support of a collection of 19th and early 20th century fashions produced by Bowling Green's own fashionista, Mrs. A. H. Taylor, and her factory of over 300 women.

Oct 14th, 2020

Sandy Staebell, Christy Spurlock and Victoria Gordon are recipients of Kentucky History Awards from the Kentucky Historical Society.

Aug 14th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University will receive a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the Preservation Assistance Grants program.

Aug 12th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University will receive a $49,970 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the “Inspire! Grants for Small Museums” program.

Aug 10th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum's annual report for 2019-20 is now available.

Aug 3rd, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has recently released its first podcast series, Dime Stories, which explores the unique art, history, and culture of South Central Kentucky.

Jul 20th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has received grants from the Quilters Guild of Dallas and the Kentucky Humanities Council to support production of Whitework: Women Stitching Identity.