Museums

Breckinridge County Historical Museum

Artifacts gathered from the entire county are on display in the historic Taylor Home. Hardinsburg / 270-756-2867

Bullitt County History Museum

Located in the front portion of the century old courthouse, 300 S. Buckman Street. The museum has two full display rooms and historical research material. Shepherdsville / 502-921-0161 / www.bullittccountyhistory.org

Cloverport Community Museum

Photos & artifacts from the riverboat days are on display in this one of 3 interesting museums in the county. Hardinsburg 270-314-3630

Emma Reno Connor Black History Gallery

Emma was tirelessly dedicated to preserving the history of Black Americans. The gallery is a testament to her perseverance and hard work. www.TourEtown.com

Frazier International History Museum

1,000 years of weaponry & arms, remarkable world-class collection. Louisville / 502-753-5663 /www.fraziermuseum.org

Hardin County History Museum

This museum is a part of the official Lincoln Trail through Kentucky. View the Lincoln room and learn about Hardin County's history beginning with Native Americans. www.hardinkyhistory.com

Henry County History Center and Museum

Genealogical information and ever-changing displays of Henry County’s history. New Castle / 502-845-0999

Kentucky Derby Museum

Hands-on computerized exhibits, 360-degree multi media show, tours of Churchill Downs and real thoroughbred encounters. Louisville / 502-637-1137 / www.derbymuseum.org

Kentucky Railway Museum

Home of L&N 152, Kentucky’s Official Steam Engine; museum and train rides. New Haven / 800-272-0152 / www.kyrail.org

Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory

See the bats swung by the legends of the game, plus factory tours, gift shop. Louisville / 877-775-8443
www.sluggermuseum.org

The Lincoln Museum

On the National Register of Historic Places, art, artifacts, exhibits. Hodgenville / 270-358-3163
www.lincolnmuseum-ky.org

Muhammad Ali Center

Focuses on Ali’s message of peace and inspiration in the star's hometown: Louisville. / 502-584-9254 / www.alicenter.org

Museum Row at Old Bardstown Village

Travel back in time by touring Bardstown Village's 4 museums and the 1790’s frontier village with 150-200-year-old cabins. Bardstown / 502-349-0291

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History

Whisky lovers everywhere can come to see a real moonshine still, old advertising memorabilia, and Abraham Lincoln’s liqour license. Bardstown / 502-348-2999 / www.whiskeymuseum.com

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

Explore how transportation was transformed from horseless carriages to sporty automobiles. 270-763-6175. www.swopemusuem.com