What to do and see in Paducah, Kentucky (KY): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

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.

The workshops and national art instructors whom we invite to teach at Ephemera Paducah are selected very intentionally. It is our desire to connect creative people to one another and to the media they may wish to explore. While our studio space can comfortably hold up to 35 students, we also offer smaller classes for those seeking an intimate creative setting. The studio can also be used to host Girls' Night Out events and crafting parties for guests and their friends. We like to pamper you while you are here. Chocolate is a needed Art Supply so snacks are provided! For day-long classes, we pick up to order lunch from one of our fantastic local restaurants. As one of our guests noted in a review, "No creepy fast food dead fries! Just scrumptious collections of food for your crafty soul!" In addition to the studio and workshop space, Ephemera Paducah is also home to a retail shop filled with a variety of art supplies, including such brands as StencilGirl, Dina Wakley's paints & mediums, Ken Oliver's Colorburst and so much more. Our studio and workshop space is located in Paducah, Kentucky's Lowertown Arts District. We are halfway between Nashville and St. Louis on I-24 and within a day's drive of most southeastern cities. Join us for a class and immerse yourself in the creative offerings that Ephemera Paducah has to offer its guests.

They have hi-jacked my name and facebook page and Hundreds of pieces of my Intellectual Property! No Morals AT ALL! Stay tuned as I Re~Build what they have torn apart. Additionally; they have no "advanced" certified instructors on staff (at this time) AND they are allow people with NO Certification to Teach ~ that is not a good idea ~ anywhere!

ACS Airsoft is Kentucky's #1 Airsoft Destination. Our friendly staff has over 20 years of combined experience in the airsoft industry. Whether you're shopping for a new airsoft gun, tactical gear, or accessories our retail space is sure to have what you need. Additionally, you can gear up and partake in our weekly games as we host competitive matches weekly. Our 6 acre outdoor field offers multiple two-story buildings, bunkers, and cars as cover.

This wonderful Museum, Paducah's oldest and ONLY general history Museum, is housed in the block long 1905 Market House in the center of Paducah's historic downtown area. The Museum houses some of the finest and most unusual artifacts in the area, which illustrate Paducah's rich cultural and historic heritage. Explore a time line beginning with Native American residents, through Paducah's founding by famous explorer William Clark in 1827, and view the original hand drawn town maps and land grants signed by Clark. A superb, colorful Old Paris wedding vase, given as a wedding present to Clark by the Marquis deLafayette, is also on display. Also experience the magnificence of the complete DuBois Robertson Drug Store golden oak woodwork interior... a hand carved masterpiece from 1877...and gaze through the colorful panes of the original stained glass windows. On permanent display is the town's first motorized fire truck (a 1913 LaFrance!) Experience an extensive Civil War display including furniture used by the Lincoln's, as well as Generals US Grant and Lew Wallace while they were in Paducah (Wallace was of Ben Hur fame.) A very special quilt made by Mrs Robert E Lee is also on display. A Kentucky Orphan's reunion ribbon insignia display is always a favorite, as well as elaborate hoop skirt dresses, beautiful rosewood furniture and a stately antique lamp with pigeon's blood shade, once owned by Paducahan John T Scopes' grandmother (of the Scopes Monkey Trial fame.) A 'Kentucky Headline' exhibit depicts the sad plight of Floyd Collins, who was tragically trapped and died in a cave. The story caught the breathless attention of the nation in 1925. Our 'Hall of Heroes', designed in 2013, honors Paducah firefighters, law enforcement and military personnel. Newly opened in 2014 is the Alben W. Barkley Memorial Room, honoring the Paducah area native who was 35th Vice President under Harry S. Truman. The exhibit is in a separate room, and devoted entirely to personal artifacts and belongings of Barkley, including his 1898 'surrey with the fringe on top', his inaugural tophat, as well as lovely, century old furniture from the home in Paducah, called 'ANGLES'. The first ever Vice Presidential flag and items from his Paducah law office and Washington political career are also on display. The Museum prides itself on now being Paducah's Barkley destination! A small but tastefully stocked gift shop is on premises and carries items of educational content, books, puzzles, etc., as well as ephemera and souvenirs. PLEASE NOTE: The Museum is sometimes closed on major holiday Saturdays, so please call ahead for verification. The facility closes for the winter season Dec 15th and reopens the first Saturday in March. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, CST.

In its 56th Season the Market House Theatre is Kentuckys Award Winning Regional Theatre in Western Kentucky. With musicals, comedies, and dramas featuring local talent of all ages. The theatre operates from a campus of 11 buildings around the Market House Square in the heart of downtown Paducah and serves over 40,000 people a year.

The River Discovery Center's mission is to provide a fun, welcoming and educational environment in which visitors can learn about the importance of our rivers and the impact they have on our daily lives. Through interactive exhibits and guided tours, guests will come away with a better understanding and appreciation of the our nation's rivers.