Kentucky Museum

The Kentucky Museum is a history museum at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green that displays regional decorative arts, cultural traditions, and historical artifacts from the state. The exhibits bring together objects from different time periods and show both everyday items and special pieces that tell the story of the region.

The museum was founded to preserve and display the local heritage and craftsmanship of Kentucky. One example is the Felts Log House from 1810, which was lived in by the same family until 1968 and shows how people in this area once lived.

The collection showcases work by craftspeople and artists from different Kentucky communities who passed down their traditional techniques and personal styles across generations. Visitors can see how these practices became woven into local identity.

The museum is located on the Western Kentucky University campus, where parking and basic facilities are available. Visitors should plan their visit time based on their interest in the collections, as the exhibits range from quick walks to longer explorations.

The museum is working on a digitization project that makes its extensive collection of traditional artwork available online. This allows people around the world to explore Kentucky's craft treasures without physically visiting the museum.