Community Information: MUSEUMS
When many people think about museums they think about history, but here in Kentuckiana we take it to a whole other level. The variety of museums in the area celebrate more than just the history of Kentucky and Indiana, and also boast a sense of pride and appreciation for our diverse culture, arts, talents, and accomplishments. Many of the museums in Louisville and the surrounding area are truly original museums that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the permanent and rotating collections in the various art and history museums, such as the Frazier History Museum, or visit a site significant to our nation’s history, like Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace, or immerse yourself in the history and craft of one of Kentucky’s famous bourbon distilleries.
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MUSEUM ROW ON MAIN
On Main Street in downtown Louisville you can find ten one-of-kind attractions within four-walkable blocks—a strip known around town as Museum Row. Museum Row on Main includes a variety of museums and attractions including the following:
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Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 fraziermuseum.org
A world-class museum where visitors can journey through centuries of British, American, and world history.
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Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft 715 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.kmacmuseum.org
Get educated and inspired about the craft of art making.Through galleries, exhibitions, and collaborations visitors discover contemporary art and explore the process of creative expression.
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Glassworks 815 West Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 louisvilleglassworks.com
Find three different glass studios under one roof at Glassworks, and discover the fine art of glassblowing with tours, demonstrations, art galleries and other activities.
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21c Museum Hotel 700 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.21cmuseumhotel.com
Hospitality is combined with a modern art experience with this unique destination. The museum features works by living artists and mesmerizing installations that keep visitors coming back for more.
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory 800 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.sluggermuseum.com
It's all about baseball at the Louisville Slugger Museum. Enjoy fun interactive exhibits, discover amazing baseball memorabilia, and experience the our award-winning bat factory tour.
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The Muhammad Ali Center 144 North 6th Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.alicenter.org
Take a journey through the extraordinary life of Muhammad Ali and the ideals and principles that fueled his success. People from all walks of life will leave the museum inspired to be as great as they can be.
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Kentucky Science Center 727 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.kysciencecenter.org
Visitors of all ages immerse themselves in the world of science as they explore 3 floors of interactive exhibits offering hands-on science fun for the whole family!
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.kentuckycenter.org
One of the best venues in the area for music, theater and dance serves as a place for entertainment as well as education.
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KentuckyShow! 727 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 kentuckyshow.com
Showing at the Science Center's 4-story digital movie theater, this multi-media presentation captures the history and spirit of Kentucky.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience 528 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.evanwilliams.com
Taste the rich history of bourbon on "Whiskey Row" at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, featuring an artisanal distillery, guided tours, and educational Bourbon tastings. Watch and learn the process for making Bourbon.
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REGIONAL MUSEUMS
Carnegie Center for Art & History History Museum & Contemporary Art Gallery 201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN 47150 www.carnegiecenter.org
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Kentucky Derby Museum An in-depth look into thoroughbred horse racing and the Kentucky Derby. 704 Central Ave Louisville, KY 40208 www.derbymuseum.org
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The National Corvette Museum Showcases the history the Chevrolet Corvette. 350 Corvette Dr Bowling Green, KY 42101 www.schimpffs.com
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Conrad-Caldwell House Museum Showcases the lifestyle and craftmanship of the early 1900s. 1402 St. James Court Louisville, Ky 40208 conrad-caldwell.org
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Kentucky Railway Museum Learn the history and heritage of Kentucky's railroads. 136 S. Main St New Haven, KY 40051 www.kyrail.org
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The Portland Museum Local history of Louisville's Portland neighborhood. 2308 Portland Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40212 www.goportland.org
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Crane House - Asia Institute Asian cultural center. 1244 S 3rd St Louisville, KY 40203 www.cranehouse.org
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Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind Presents the educational history of blind people and the historic contributions of the APH. 1839 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206 www.aph.org/museum
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The Speed Art Museum Kentucky's largest and oldest art museum. 2035 S 3rd St Louisville, KY 40208 speedmuseum.org
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Howard Steamboat Museum Discover the old Howard home and items from the steamboat era. 1101 East Market Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130 www.howardsteamboatmuseum.org
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Schimpff’s Confectionery Displays thousands of pieces of American candy memorabilia. 347 Spring St Jeffersonville, IN 47130 www.schimpffs.com
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Civil War Museum Exhibits tell of the struggle between the forces of the Union and Confederacy. 204 E Broadway St Bardstown, KY 40004 civil-war-museum.org
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Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage The history, heritage and cultural contributions of African Americans in Kentucky 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40203 www.kcaah.org
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The Filson Historical Society Historical documents, archives and artifacts from Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. 1310 S 3rd St Louisville, KY 40208 filsonhistorical.org
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HISTORICAL SITES
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Where Abraham Lincoln was born and lived until the age of seven 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd Hodgenville, KY 42748 www.nps.gov/abli
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Culbertson Mansion Historic Site The home of William Culbertson, who was once the richest man in Indiana. 914 E Main St New Albany, IN 47150 indianamuseum.org/explore/culbertson
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Old State Capitol Building served as the capitol of Kentucky from 1830 to 1910. 300 W. Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 history.ky.gov/old-state-capitol
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Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate The plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. 120 Sycamore Road Lexington, KY 40502 henryclay.org
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Falls of the Ohio Site of 390-million-year-old fossil beds 201 W Riverside Dr Clarksville, IN 47129 www.fallsoftheohio.org
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Perryville Battlefield Site of the most destructive Civil War battle in the state. 1825 Battlefield Rd Perryville, KY 40468 www.perryvillebattlefield.org
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The Belle of Louisville America's last true Mississippi river steamboat still in operation. 401 West River Road Louisville, KY 40202 www.belleoflouisville.org
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Farmington Historic Home The 19th-century hemp plantation of John and Lucy Speed. 3033 Bardstown Rd Louisville, KY 40205 www.historicfarmington.org
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Former Shaker village on 3,000 acres. 3501 Lexington Rd Harrodsburg, KY 40330 shakervillageky.org
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Cathedral of the Assumption The cathedral mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville. 433 S 5th St Louisville, KY 40202 www.cathedraloftheassumption.org
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Locust Grove 1790 Georgian mansion situation on a 55-acre farm site. 561 Blankenbaker Ln Louisville, KY 40207 locustgrove.org
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Thomas Edison House House where Thomas Edison rented, now a museum dedicated to his inventions. 729 E Washington St Louisville, KY 40202
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Cave Hill Cemetery Victorian era National Cemetery 701 Baxter Ave Louisville, KY 40204 www.cavehillcemetery.com
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My Old Kentucky Home Inspired Stephen Foster to write his immortal song, “My Old Kentucky Home” 501 E Stephen Foster Ave Bardstown, KY 40004 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/old-ky-home
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Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Indiana’s first state capital 126 East Walnut St. Corydon, IN 47112 indianamuseum.org/explore/corydon
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Old Fort Harrod Site of the first pioneer settlement in Kentucky. 100 S College St Harrodsburg, KY 40330 parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/Fort-Harrod
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DISTILLERIES
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience 3860 Fitzgerald Road Louisville, KY 40216 bulleitexperience.com
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Four Roses 1224 Bonds Mill Road Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 fourrosesbourbon.com
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Heaven Hill 1311 Gilkey Run Road Bardstown, KY 40004 www.heavenhill.com
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Maker's Mark 3350 Burkes Spring Road Loretto, Kentucky 40037 www.makersmark.com
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Wild Turkey 1417 Versailles Road Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 wildturkeybourbon.com
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Jim Beam 526 Happy Hollow Road Clermont, KY 40110 www.jimbeam.com
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Town Branch Bourbon 401 Cross Street Lexington, KY 40508 859-255-2337
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Woodford Reserve 7855 McCracken Pike Versailles, Kentucky 40383 www.woodfordreserve.com
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience 528 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 evanwilliams.com
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Buffalo Trace 113 Great Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY 40601 buffalotrace.com
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Barton 1792 501 Cathedral Manor Bardstown, KY 40004 1792bourbon.com
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