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Frazier International History Museum

Louisville, Kentucky

History, Military, Specialized

The Frazier Historical Arms Museum opened in May 2004, and houses two world-class collections, Britain's Royal Armouries, USA and The Frazier Collection. The Royal Armouries is Britain's oldest national museum, which includes the Tower of London, Fort Nelson, and the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Thanks to this historic collaboration with the Royal Armouries, the Frazier Museum is the first cultural institution in the world dedicated to telling the complete American story, including its British and European roots.
The Frazier Museum holds in trust ones of the greatest collections of arms, armor and related historical artifacts in the world.

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.