Museums

1817 Saddle Factory Museum
Russellville, KY
(270) 726-4181
The two-story original brick structure includes a full basement and carved stone fireplace and attic space once used as sleeping quarters for indentured workers. Exhibits feature early industry and area artifacts. Call for hours.

African American Heritage Center
500 W. Jefferson St.
Franklin, KY
Open 1-4:30 pm Tuesday - Friday, 9-11am Saturday or by appointment
(270) 586-0099 or (270) 586-6711
Historical artifacts, memorabilia, oral and written histories and other items relating to African Americans.Franklin's Harristown National Register Historic District.

Allen County Historical Society Museum
Scottsville, KY
(270) 237-4782
Genealogical references, artifacts and a gift shop.

American Cave Museum and Hidden River Cave
I-65, exit 58
(270) 786-1466
www.cavern.org
The fascinating world of caves is brought to life at this museum in downtown Horse Cave. The one-of-a-kind museum features a two-story replica of a cave chamber complete with stalactites and stalagmites, conservation of caves and water, and historical exhibits.

Auburn Museum & Greenwood One-Room School House
Auburn, KY
(270) 542-4677
Houses over 700 artifacts from this historic Kentucky town. Open by appointment.

Floyd Collins Museum
Cave City, KY
(270) 773-3366
Located at the Wayfarer B&B and Gift Shop.

Green River Museum
Woodbury, KY
(270) 526-6921
Visitors are afforded the opportunity to view photographs, documents and other artifacts from the colorful riverboat era in Butler County.

Hart County Historical Museum
I-65 exit 65
(270) 524-0101
Features genealogical and historical data and artifacts native to Hart County. Located in downtown Munfordville, this newly renovated museum is also the center of operations for the Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve.

Mammoth Cave Wax Museum
I-65 exit 53
Cave City, KY
(270) 773-3010
Come face-to-face with history, learn remarkable facts about America's early heroes and statesmen, and see some of Hollywood's greatest stars.

Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
I-65 exit 53
Cave City, KY
(270) 773-2255
This unique museum features rustic cave-like atmosphere filled with beautiful, exotic animals and birds from around the world. It is an educational and amazing experience for the entire family.

Octagon Hall Museum, c. 1840s
6040 Bowling Green Rd.
Franklin, KY
Open 8am-3:30pm Wednesday - Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday
(270) 586-9343
www.octagonhall.org
See an architectural style unique to South Central Kentucky. This eight-sided house is rich with history and features Confederate Study Archive and Museum.

Schochoh Rosenwald One-Room School House Museum
Russellville - Logan County Hight School Campus
US 68 / KY 80
Russellville, KY
(270) 726-2206
Built in 1929, the building houses a display of educational progress from 1792 through the closing of the last rural school in the county.

South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
200 West Water
Glasgow, KY
(270) 651-9792
The Center is housed in the historic 1928 Kentucky Pants Factory. Visitors can experience the heritage of the region, historic exhibits and a genealogical library.