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Kentucky Gateway Museum Center The oldest Kentucky state-chartered historical organization in continuous existence. Movie Stars. Artists. Pioneers. Slaves.

We have been collecting, preserving, and telling the story of Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley since March 1, 1878. Kentucky Gateway Museum Center: Three Historic Collections in One Dynamic Place

Explorers. Everyone who ever passed through this part of Kentucky or called it home left a story behind. Some are stories of courage and great achievement, others of love and everyday survival. The more we explore those struggles and dreams, the more we understand our own. Now, by showcasing three dynamic collections in one place, the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center brings all the stories of the region into fascinating focus:

Our Genealogical and Historical Research Library, sheds light on the people and events of a seven-county area through an extensive collection of books, manuscripts and documents from colonial times. Our Regional History Museum illuminates the past through award-winning dioramas, more than 4,000 regional artifacts and a gallery of fine art related to the area. Our Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection looks at the world from a new perspective through mesmerizing, 1/12-scale reproductions of homes, furnishings, clothing, artwork and people. And our Changing Exhibits Gallery that has been host to award-winning traveling exhibits such as the "The World We Create", "Children Just Like Me", "The Cabaret Mechanical Theatre", "Brain Teasers", "Everybody Eats", "Herblock" and many others. Step outside the Center, and you'll discover that Maysville's stately architecture has more than a few great tales to tell, as does the pioneer graveyard located behind the Center. Before tomorrow becomes yesterday, we invite you to get the whole story at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center!

It was a packed house this evening at Wormald Trivia!! Congratulations to our reigning champions “Sons and Daughters of ...
10/15/2026

It was a packed house this evening at Wormald Trivia!! Congratulations to our reigning champions “Sons and Daughters of the Potato Famine”. And to Debbie Wentworth for winning the door prize donated by Penny Bailey! Thank you Ron and Danny for being great hosts and Glenda for the amazing brownies!

Stop by during our extended hours tonight to snag your shirt!
10/15/2026

Stop by during our extended hours tonight to snag your shirt!

It was a beautiful, fall day at the Kentucky Horse Park! We loaded up the bus at 8:00 this morning and made our way to L...
10/14/2026

It was a beautiful, fall day at the Kentucky Horse Park! We loaded up the bus at 8:00 this morning and made our way to Lexington to see, Lexington, the horse! Thank you, Tandy, for planning a perfect day and everyone that went on an adventure with us. We still have a few more events lined up for Read On! Visit www.kygmc.org/readon26 to learn more and stop by the museum to pick up your free copy of Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

We’ll see you this evening for our first evening of fall break extended hours!
10/14/2026

We’ll see you this evening for our first evening of fall break extended hours!

It's officially Fall Break in Mason county! 🍁 We'll be offering extended hours October 14th and 15th from 5PM to 8PM! If you're unable to stop by during our regular hours this is a great opportunity to give us a visit. Stop by 'Storyland', browse through the KSB Miniatures Collection, or deep dive into our regional history and spend a perfect fall evening with us!

Join us this Saturday for our October Saturday Seminar! 🐎
10/12/2026

Join us this Saturday for our October Saturday Seminar! 🐎

If you're looking for a unique and fun location for a birthday party, shower, team building event or have another idea, ...
10/11/2026

If you're looking for a unique and fun location for a birthday party, shower, team building event or have another idea, give us a call! 🥳

November and December will be perfect months to take advantage of our current exhibit "Storyland" for your child's birthday and plan a private event! 🎂

It's officially Fall Break in Mason county! 🍁 We'll be offering extended hours October 14th and 15th from 5PM to 8PM! If...
10/10/2026

It's officially Fall Break in Mason county! 🍁 We'll be offering extended hours October 14th and 15th from 5PM to 8PM! If you're unable to stop by during our regular hours this is a great opportunity to give us a visit. Stop by 'Storyland', browse through the KSB Miniatures Collection, or deep dive into our regional history and spend a perfect fall evening with us!

It was a great first tour of the season!!! We’ll be walking around again next Friday again for our Spirited History. Pur...
10/10/2026

It was a great first tour of the season!!! We’ll be walking around again next Friday again for our Spirited History. Purchase tickets at https://www.kygmc.org/spirited-history or call us at 606-564-5865 to book your spots!!

We'll be kicking off our Spirited History tours tomorrow at 8PM! We'll meet in front of the Kentucky Gateway Museum Cent...
10/08/2026

We'll be kicking off our Spirited History tours tomorrow at 8PM! We'll meet in front of the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center and start our journey in the Pioneer Graveyard. Get an exclusive look inside Phillips' Folly and the January House! For tickets call 505-564-5865 or visit https://www.kygmc.org/spirited-history to purchase.

Address

215 Sutton Street
Maysville, KY
41056

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16065645865

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