Top Things to do in Kentucky
Top Hotels in Kentucky
- 1. Aloft Louisville Downtown
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Paducah
- 3. The Galt House Hotel
- 4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Newport / Cincinnati
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green, KY
- 7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
- 8. Drury Inn Paducah
- 9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville
Top 10 Art Museums in Kentucky, United States
Famous for Bourbon Country and horse farms, civil war battlefields and beautiful natural parks, Kentucky offers a delightful mix of experiences. You might begin in Lexington, where the 1200-acre Kentucky Horse Park is a popular attraction. The university adds exciting sports, impressive art and a vibrant student/professor population to the city. Louisville is similar, where renowned Churchill Downs hosts the annual Kentucky Derby and the Belle of Louisville, the nation’s oldest steam-driven river paddlewheeler, hosts enchanting lunch and dinner cruises along the beautiful Ohio River. Next, head south to visit Mammoth Cave National Park for a day of touring the cave (the world’s longest known cave), hiking and canoeing on the Green River. Paducah, Berea, Bowling Green – so many places to explore and enjoy!
Restaurants in Kentucky
1. Paul Paletti Gallery
2. The National Quilt Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 993 reviews
The National Quilt Museum is a nationally recognized art museum that exhibits the finest fiber art in the world. In an average year, the museum is visited by quilters and art lovers from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. Our exhibits rotate throughout the year so they will be different every time you visit. The museum is an eight-time TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and a two time TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner. If you enjoy art museum's you will love The National Quilt Museum.
Reviewed By jfadds
Paducah is fortune to have such a gem to draw visitors from far and wide There are changing exhibitions along with a permanent collection -plenty of parking and a gift shop too An hour would suffice for most folks to visit
3. Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
4. The Speed Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Features paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Rubens, as well as contemporary art exhibits.
Reviewed By LindaKay1959 - Louisville, United States
Isabelle de Borchgrave Exhibit- Fashioning Art from Paper. Life size dresses made from paper, covering 500 years of history from Europe and around the word. Also on special exhibit is Adele and Leonard Leigh’s collection of glass. The story of how they met and the life that led them to Louisville is quite interesting. Along with these two displays are the permanent displays in the museum. Social Distancing and mask are enforced. Tickets sold in advance at a limited number per hour. The exhibits take between 2 and 2 1/2 hours to cover.
5. John James Audubon Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By TinaW938 - Paducah, United States
We postponed Mother's Day from last week to yesterday and decided to drive to Henderson to go through the park and museum. It was just absolutely lovely. The grounds were immaculate (even had a wedding while we were there) and the museum was just perfect for a day trip. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive. Excellent opportunity to see how Audubon did his drawings (a bit not like today's naturalists!) and tried to provide for his family. I want to go back again and take more time as we got there about 90 minutes before it closed and we were definitely rushing to see as much as possible. FYI--not much wifi or phone service in the park--that's ok!!! UNPLUG and enjoy the surroundings!
6. Living Arts & Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
LASC combines science, art, education, and community service for children and adults. Classes and exhibits are ongoing.
7. 21c Museum Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Consume global culture and connect with local communities when you visit 21c Museum Hotel - a multi-venue contemporary art museum, coupled with a boutique hotel and chef-driven restaurant. Founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, contemporary art collectors and preservationists who believe in the power of contemporary art. Experience our curated rotating exhibitions, commissioned site-specific installations, and regular cultural programming at each location.
Reviewed By Ccoug19 - Louisville, United States
The museum was highly recommended by some friends and so of course we had to go check it out. This location has a hotel (which we did not stay in) and a restaurant in addition to the art. I loved the variety of artistic expression, the different canvas. It was definitely a unique experience and above all,free. I look forward to visiting again but this time to go to the restaurant.
8. KMAC Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Art is the Big Idea, and Craft is the Process. Connecting people to art and creative practice. KMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Louisville's historic downtown on Museum Row. The Museum explores the relationship between art and craft by identifying art as big idea and craft as the intersection between process, materials and labor. Our goal is to educate and inspire while promoting a better understanding of art through exhibitions, education and collections.
Reviewed By hrobinson1114 - Hopkinsville, United States
Smaller museum in clean, modern digs. The staff are super nice and they are taking the utmost precautions during COVID 19. Modern art. When I went, they had a very good exhibit on southern artists featured in the book “Walks to the Paradise Garden.” They also had an exhibit from a local Louisville artist. Neat gift shop with lots of upscale fare. In the past they had a Picasso exhibit and other thoughtfully, well curated shows. This is a great museum to see over an hour or an hour and a half. It’s not overwhelming and worth a stop. You may see things here that you won’t see other places.
9. University of Kentucky Art Museum
10. Yeiser Art Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
The Yeiser Art Center, a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status, was established 1957 as the Paducah Art Guild for the “purpose of promoting the appreciation of the visual arts and for their creation.” It started as a small volunteer organization. Today, the Yeiser Art Center has a permanent exhibition space, a permanent collection, and a supporting membership. The Center strives to carry out its original mission and to further continue the development and appreciation of the visual arts by operating as a non-profit visual arts organization that serves adults and children of all ages throughout the region.
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