Programs | Kentucky Museum

A Seat at the Table for Women of Color

Aug 13, 2020 | Exhibits, Teacher Resources

Kentucky women have been active in politics for over 200 years. Before and after the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote, they repeatedly sought to participate in political life and make their voices heard. Though not always...

Virtual Museum Resources to Use in Your Classroom

Aug 6, 2020 | Programs, Teacher Resources

Educators! Did you know we have several virtual resources you can visit anytime and use in your classroom? The following virtual exhibits provide additional resources for remote study, perfect for use with college and K-12 curricula. These exhibits and activities also...

We have a Podcast!

Jul 30, 2020 | Programs

The Kentucky Museum is thrilled to announce that we now have a podcast series, Dime Stories.

Close Study Sessions Offered Online

Jul 2, 2020 | Collections, Programs

Want to attend our Close Study Session on World War I and II? Now you can! Click here to learn how.

Close Study Sessions Bring History Alive

Feb 20, 2020 | Collections, Other

Each semester, we provide a variety of Close Study of Collections sessions for WKU students. These sessions directly integrate primary sources – documents, photographs, art, and artifacts – with each course’s unique needs.

Hands-On History: Enduring Symbols of the Revolution

Feb 7, 2019 | Collections, Programs, Teacher Resources

By Tommy Sullivan My name is Tommy Sullivan, and I am an undergraduate History student at WKU. I recently tagged along with some fellow History and Social Studies majors on a class trip to the Kentucky Museum and the Department of Library Special Collections. The...