WKU News

Jun 23rd, 2021

The Kentucky Museum has finished restoration work on the 1810 Felts House, a historic log cabin originally from Logan County that now resides on WKU’s campus. The restoration was supported by a grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

Jun 3rd, 2021

The Kentucky Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of "Whitework: Women Stitching Identity," an exhibition of whitework quilts and coverlets curated by renowned quilt scholar Laurel Horton.

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.

Jul 6th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has launched a SpiritFunder campaign to fund preservation of the Dr. David "Doc" Coffey mask collection.

Jun 8th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has lowered its membership levels, with membership starting at $5 per year, to make member benefits accessible to all in our community.

Feb 29th, 2020

The 2020 US Bank Celebration of the Arts exhibition is now open, showcasing 169 works from artists in South Central Kentucky.

Feb 25th, 2020

On February 25, the Kentucky Museum opened Gazing Deeply: The Art and Science of Mammoth Cave, an exhibition that showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted, and inspiring action on environmental change

Feb 17th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the American Alliance of Museums.

Feb 13th, 2020

Do you love arts and history? Want to help bring engaging programs to life, and inspire a lifelong love of learning? The Kentucky Museum Friends want YOU to be our Valentine!

Feb 5th, 2020

The Kentucky Museum is thrilled to announce its first Corporate Member, WNKY 40, an NBC/CBS-affiliated television station serving south central Kentucky.

Feb 3rd, 2020

The Kentucky Museum is seeking sponsors for its 2020 annual programs.