Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

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 mo

re 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!

We have a fun line up of October events planned for our Read On! 2026! Mark your calendars for the dates below and be on...
09/02/2026

We have a fun line up of October events planned for our Read On! 2026! Mark your calendars for the dates below and be on the look out for more information about each event!

Tuesdays at the Old Pogue Experience are always abuzz with conversation and community! Ron Bailey does a wonderful job h...
09/01/2026

Tuesdays at the Old Pogue Experience are always abuzz with conversation and community! Ron Bailey does a wonderful job hosting "All Things Maysville" every Tuesday at 1PM. The conversation flows organically around the history and stories of Maysville, so you never know what you might learn while hanging out in the still room. Thank you to Ron for hosting and to everyone that does stop by to participate.

It's the last meteorological day of summer and that means it's time for our Fall Messenger! Members, watch your mailboxe...
08/31/2026

It's the last meteorological day of summer and that means it's time for our Fall Messenger! Members, watch your mailboxes for you copy. Non-members pick on up at the museum or get your membership and have the next messenger sent to your door! In case you missed our previous volumes check out www.kygmc.org/newletter to get caught up.

🐎We’re excited to announce this year's Read On! book, "HORSE" by Geraldine Brooks. Complimentary books will be available...
08/30/2026

🐎We’re excited to announce this year's Read On! book, "HORSE" by Geraldine Brooks. Complimentary books will be available in late September. Stay tuned for our Read On! schedule of events. We look forward to leading another year of fall programming and adult literacy through Read On!

There are still a few more weeks to walk through the beautiful "Art of Portraiture" exhibit before we welcome in "Storyl...
08/28/2026

There are still a few more weeks to walk through the beautiful "Art of Portraiture" exhibit before we welcome in "Storyland" September 19th! Plan ahead and buy tickets online at www.kygmc.org/tickets

It’s almost that time of year we celebrate our favorite pioneer!! Stop by before the Simon Kenton Festival in September ...
08/27/2026

It’s almost that time of year we celebrate our favorite pioneer!! Stop by before the Simon Kenton Festival in September to brush up on your Simon Kenton history and view amazing historical depictions of his life by Steve White. 🦬

Wishing all the students a very happy school year! The school bus has seen quite the evolution over the decades. Some st...
08/26/2026

Wishing all the students a very happy school year! The school bus has seen quite the evolution over the decades. Some students once upon a time walked to school up hill both ways, others may have taken a windowless bus. If you're waiting for the bus on in the drop off line we hope you have a great day. 🍎

Stop by Armstrong Mercantile in the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center for some end of summer finds!
08/25/2026

Stop by Armstrong Mercantile in the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center for some end of summer finds!

We have a few summertime Center of the Universe shirts left on the rack! Our next order we will be bringing fall vibes to the shop! Dark colors with a white ink are coming soon. 🌌

We're amping up for fall at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center and have a lot of fun events and activities on the calend...
08/24/2026

We're amping up for fall at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center and have a lot of fun events and activities on the calendar for September! Save the dates and we'll see you there!

🦬We're excited to announce Simon Kenton Soiree tickets are now available!!! To learn more about the event or to purchase...
08/22/2026

🦬We're excited to announce Simon Kenton Soiree tickets are now available!!!
To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets online visit www.kygmc.org/soiree-tickets or call 606-564-5864. Seats are limited!

The Simon Kenton Soiree, hosted by KYGMC, is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Simon Kenton Festival! We'll be at Federal Hill for this incredible evening of dinner, dancing, and desserts with a guest appearance from Simon Kenton.

Our wonderful dinner menu was curated by Kims Southern Table and Jennifer Rose Escobar will be showing us how to dance like a pioneer! We look forward to seeing everyone in their best pioneer dress and celebrating history with us.

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us make this create this event.

Gold Sponsors
International Paper
Tom and Barb Clarke
Joyce Weigott
Bob and Mardie Off
STOBER Drives

Silver Sponsors
Bank of Maysville
Security Bank and Trust

Address

215 Sutton Street
Maysville, KY
41056

Opening Hours

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

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+16065645865

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