Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, Whiskey history museum in Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
The Oscar Getz Museum displays more than 3600 bottles of bourbon and whiskey, along with historical artifacts related to American spirits production.
Spalding Hall, constructed in 1826, served as a college, seminary, and Civil War hospital before becoming home to this comprehensive whiskey collection.
The museum presents artifacts from pre-colonial times through the 1960s, including Abraham Lincoln's liquor license and George Washington's presumed moonshine still.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Sundays from noon to 4 PM, offering free admission to all visitors.
The collection features prescriptions for medicinal alcohol during National Prohibition, rare advertising posters, and one-of-a-kind bourbon bottles from different eras.
Location: Kentucky
Website: https://www.oscargetzwhiskeymuseum.com/
Website: https://oscargetzwhiskeymuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 37.81139,-85.47105
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:06
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