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Moral Chain of Custody is a collaborative music project brought together by Bowling Green musicians Billy Mack Hill and ...
10/20/2026

Moral Chain of Custody is a collaborative music project brought together by Bowling Green musicians Billy Mack Hill and Jeff Smith. Throughout two albums, they invited a multitude of musicians to collaborate, record, and perform these songs, starting the moral chain. These albums were handed out to the public for free. Listeners were encouraged to pass along the albums, to “experience and circulate” as the back of the album artwork encouraged. To continue this chain of custody, the Kentucky Museum is hosting an afternoon of free musical performances at our 2026 Sonic Festival. On November 7, the family tree that made Moral Chain of Custody possible is being reunited. Starting at 2pm come enjoy the musical stylings of Johnny Thompson, Dan Dilamarter, Billy Mack Hill, Ned Hill, Tina Simpson, and more. We hope to see you there!

If you are a veteran, consider submitting yourself to our "Wall of Honor" exhibit. If there is a veteran in your family...
10/16/2026

If you are a veteran, consider submitting yourself to our "Wall of Honor" exhibit. If there is a veteran in your family you would like to honor, please submit to our online exhibit. As Veterans Day nears, we want to include as many SOKY veterans, past and present, as possible.

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We are thrilled to announce the return of Sonic Fest, an annual day of music and fun in celebration of our exhibit honor...
10/15/2026

We are thrilled to announce the return of Sonic Fest, an annual day of music and fun in celebration of our exhibit honoring South Central Kentucky’s musical legacy Sonic Landscape. On Saturday, November 7, join us at the Kentucky Museum for an afternoon full of musical performances culminating in a show by Moral Chain of Custody. Musical guests include Johnny Thompson, Dan Dilamarter, Billy Mack Hill, Ned Hill, Fenner Castner, and more. Check out our website for more information: https://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/events/sonicfest.php

SAVE THE DATE! Join us Veterans Day November 11 at 5PM at the KY Museum for “Kentuckians at War,” presented by WKU Hist...
10/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join us Veterans Day November 11 at 5PM at the KY Museum for “Kentuckians at War,” presented by WKU History Professor David Serafini. Following the presentation, guests will have an opportunity to see some of our wonderful military collection. Learn more at https://ow.ly/Pik950ZWszl

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Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, the Hammer-In has been canceled. The KY Museum will be open Saturday, October 10...
10/09/2026

Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, the Hammer-In has been canceled. The KY Museum will be open Saturday, October 10 9AM-4PM, however, we will not be hosting the outdoor Hammer-In event.

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10/06/2026

Members of ArtWorks, Inc. will be showing their work at the Kentucky Museum during the World's Greatest Studio Tour November 7th and 8th. worldsgreateststudiotour.com.

The KY Museum will be closed Saturday, Oct. 3rd for WKU’s Fall Break. Wishing all Hilltoppers a great break and safe tra...
10/02/2026

The KY Museum will be closed Saturday, Oct. 3rd for WKU’s Fall Break. Wishing all Hilltoppers a great break and safe travels!

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The KY Museum is a wonderful classroom! Every week, professors from multiple departments bring their classes to the KM. ...
10/01/2026

The KY Museum is a wonderful classroom! Every week, professors from multiple departments bring their classes to the KM.

This week, Professor Bohlander led her Sociology 100 students in applying classroom concepts at the museum. In addition to Sociology, we also welcomed Art and Education classes this week.

Professors, make the museum your classroom at https://ow.ly/ZUVK50ZTvKF

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Día de los Mu***os is finally upon us, and we would love to have your help make this year’s holiday shine brighter than ...
09/29/2026

Día de los Mu***os is finally upon us, and we would love to have your help make this year’s holiday shine brighter than ever before! 💀 ❤️

The Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with The Kentucky Museum and the Department of Society, Culture, Crime, and Justice Studies is proud to announce the return of our Día de los Mu***os Community Ofrenda for the 2026 Fall Season! 🦋

We are thrilled, and very thankful to be able to display our community ofrenda for the fourth year in a row. Our 2026 Día de los Mu***os Community Ofrenda will be on display here at The Kentucky Museum on WKU’s campus from Wednesday, September 30th through Saturday, October 31st, 2026.

During museum hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CST) community members will be able to visit our interactive community ofrenda on display. An ofrenda (otherwise known as an altar or an offering) is a traditional space in which communities celebrating Día de los Mu***os can add photos, art, and items of remembrance for loved ones and pets that have passed on.

If you would like to loan an item(s) of commemoration for a loved one and/or pet to be displayed on the Ofrenda, either email our Folklife Specialist Camille: [email protected] or please fill out the Google Submission Form found in this link and in our Bio:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBv86rmWc0ZvvnZo-03QdzIAto53yLHMiHKQhPAV_o9QbykQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor


We are so excited for this special community celebration, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🌷

¡Muchísimas gracias! 🌞

09/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE- Saturday, October 10 10AM-3PM join us for the 11th annual HAMMER IN! This free community event celebrates the metal workers' trade. See forge demonstrations, tin smithing, vendors, BBQ food truck and much more! Sponsored by Logan Aluminum. Learn more at the event website at https://ow.ly/ZeeK50ZLVBl

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