Historical Sites Near Me in Austin, ky
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
409 E Happy Valley Street, Cave City, KY
The museum has nearly 14,000 square feet of exhibit area containing rare and exotic animals such as tigers, lions, bears, leopards (including the Snow Leopard - one of the rarest cats in the... Read More
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY
Mission Statement:
The mission of the National Corvette Museum is the celebration of the Corvette's invention and the preservation of the legendary automobile's past,... Read More
Historic Railpark and Train Museum
401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY
The Historic Railpark & Train Museum is a non-profit organization, dedicated to facilitating displays, exhibits and programming which preserve and present railroad history in the context of its... Read More
Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science
1229 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY
The Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science (BRIMS) seeks to engage the community in discoveries about science, scientists, and the process and outcomes of scientific exploration by... Read More
Kentucky Museum
1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY
The Kentucky Museum houses fine and decorative arts, textiles and everyday objects from Kentucky, including Native American artifacts. It also houses European, African, Asian and South American... Read More
Shaker Museum
896 Shaker Museum Road, Auburn, KY
The Shaker Museum was established as an independent, non-profit, educational institution, its purpose being:
To preserve and maintain the site of the Shaker Society which once... Read More
Lincoln Museum
66 Lincoln Square, Hodgenville, KY
About Us:
The Lincoln Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes 12 authenticated scenes from Lincoln’s life. On the second level are exhibits,... Read More
Kentucky Railway Museum
136 South Main Street, New Haven, KY
Mission :
The Kentucky Railway Museum, Inc. Is A 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Organization Chartered in the Commonwealth of Kentucky For The Purpose Of Education Of The Public... Read More
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History
114 North Fifth Street, Bardstown, KY
Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History displays a 50 year collection of rare artifacts and documents concerning the American whiskey industry dating from pre-Colonial days to post-Prohibition... Read More
Bardstown Civil War Museum
310 East Broadway, Bardstown, KY
The Civil War Museum, located in what used to be the town's water works and icehouse, the 8500 sq. ft. building has been completely renovated with $450,000 from the state government. It is the... Read More
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
501 E. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY
Birding
Year-round birds include the Red-tailed hawk, goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, House Finches, Carolina Wrens, House Sparrows, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hairy... Read More
Duncan Cultural Center Museum And Art Gallery
122 South Cherry Street, Greenville, KY
About Us:
In 1986, Hamilton Richardson Duncan graciously donated the Duncan House to the City of Greenville. Hamilton was the grandson of William Graham Duncan,... Read More
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY
On October 8, 1862, cannon explosions shattered the rural peace of this tranquil countryside and the death moans of young soldiers. Perryville became the site of the most destructive... Read More
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY
About Us:
The Kentucky Derby Museum, which sits on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs, is a very visible part of our community as one of Louisville's premiere attractions.... Read More
Speed Art Museum
2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY
History:
The Speed Art Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie... Read More
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 Street James Court, Louisville, KY
Mission:
To be the regions #1 historic destination and venue through preservation, education and community.
We are thoughtful stewards that:
Sustain and... Read More
Louisville Slugger Museum And Factory
800 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the... Read More
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
Mission:
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft's mission is to support and promote excellence in art, craft, applied arts and design.
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S. College St., Harrodsburg, KY
A full-scale replica of the fort, built by James Harrod in 1774, is the centerpiece of this park. Cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmade utensils, furniture, crude tools and... Read More
Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum
5702 Tennessee Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY
Museum History:
The museum was established in 1956 as the Division Museum for the 101st Airborne Division and was memorialized in honor of the first Assistant Division Commander for... Read More
