Visit a 19th century classroom! Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 19th century. Write on an original “blackboard” and drink from a bucket with a dipper: warm yourself by the potbelly stove.
Brought to the museum through a partnership with Morehead State University’s Space Science Center. Visitors will learn about satellites, their construction and the programs offered at MSU. Included is the Highlands International Space Station where young visitors can experience a variety of features.
Visitors “travel the Ohio River” in Little Joe, a real tugboat. Young explorers will take a close look at boats and bridges as well as fish, frogs, and tents.
Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River.
This exhibit explores the lives of the early peoples of Kentucky. Includes educational dioramas, artifacts and interactive displays. Children can play in the hut or make a rubbing to take home.
Joyce Williams has attained a national reputation for her watercolor paintings and her works have gained consistent acceptance in juried exhibitions throughout the country. Awards totaling more than 130, plus three Gold Medals of Honor, four bronze medals and the gold and silver Brubacher medallions include those from the American Watercolor Society, Knickerbocker Artists, Allied Artists, […]
Exhibit about Ashland resident, Jean Thomas, who in the early 20th century traveled throughout the hills and hollers of KY as a court reporter. She later organized the American Folk Song Festival – performances of songs and drama held every June in Thomas’ backyard.
Local aviation history, airplanes, and a wind tunnel focus on the history of flight.
Cavers can investigate the Discovery Cavern to learn all about caves and bats, stalagmites and stalactites.
This segment of the museum features twelve local musicians whose careers have brought national acclaim. A unique exhibit that may catch your eye is our Music Quilt, an interactive wooden sound sculpture. Just place your palm on any of the pieces and listen!