Browse Museums

Kenton Co. Historical Society
Covington, Kentucky

Historical Society

Kentucky Cov. Bridge Assoc.
Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Kentucky Folk Art Center
Morehead, Kentucky

Art

Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, Kentucky

Park

Kentucky Railway Museum
New Haven, Kentucky

Specialized

Knox Historical Museum
Barbourville, Kentucky

History

KY Dept. of Parks
Frankfort, Kentucky

Park

KY Horse Center
Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky Archaeological
Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky Derby Museum
Louisville, Kentucky

History, Historic House, Science, Specialized

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. Graciously welcoming over 210,000 guests through the doors each year and giving them a first hand look at the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. The Museum aims to provide a lasting impression of tradition, hospitality and pride to our many visitors.

Kentucky Historical Society
Frankfort, Kentucky

History, Library, Military

Founded in 1836, The Kentucky Historical Society serves to collect and preserve the artifacts, papers and other documentation of Kentucky's history. Its history campus is located in Frankfort, Ky. and includes the Society's headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, and the Old State Capitol and Kentucky Military History Museum. The Kentucky Historical Society offers educational programs, genealogical research and a wide variety of special events. KHS constantly strives to let all Kentuckians and visitors to Kentucky know about our state's rich, vital and engaging history.

Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Specialized, University

Since 1939 we have been collecting the objects and papers that describe our state and our world from the perspective of Kentuckians and others. These materials, together with our exhibits, give glimpses into the extraordinary nature of daily life. Through their own words, Kentuckians tell their stories of President Abraham Lincoln, the liberation of a Nazi concentration camp, the swamps of Viet Nam, and slavery. See Kentucky through its postcards, sheet music and photographs. Discover folk customs and school traditions. Explore life in Kentucky during the Civil War and learn about a national food icon from Kentucky in our exhibit galleries.

Knott Co. Hist. & Gen.
Hindman, Kentucky

KY Coal Mining Museum
Benham, Kentucky

Specialized

KY Hemp Museum
Lexington, Kentucky

History

KY School for the Deaf
Danville, Kentucky

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

RECENT UPDATES