Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum Honoring Kentucky's rich musical heritage with interactive exhibits, music memorabilia, live music, and gift shop. Come visit us in Mt.
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The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 2002 with a vision to bring recognition to Kentuckians who have made a significant contribution to the music industry. With that vision in mind, a collection of artifacts and memorabilia highlighting the careers of the over 70 inductees fill the museum. You can also learn the history of music dating back to the 1800’s. A common misconception is that the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame focuses mainly on country and bluegrass related artist, however there are inductees from all genres of music as including Sturgill Simpson, The Backstreet Boys, Loretta Lynn, Florence Henderson, Rosemary Clooney, Keith Whitley, Boots Randolph, and so many more. The entrance to the building is unique to any other museum and is historical as it was once the sight of the original riding stables of Renfro Valley founder, John Lee Lair. That portion of the building now houses the visitor center and a must-see gift shop with new products and souvenirs. Most of the original structure of the stable is still intact and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Behind the museum is an amphitheater where we host the Kentucky Blues Music Festival and other outdoor music events. Vernon, Kentucky, off Exit 62 on I-75 next to Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. Street Address: 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1467, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky 40456
Phone: 606-256-1000
General Inquiries: [email protected]

Hours of Operation
January 1 - February 28th: Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Closed Sundays
March 1 - December 31st: Open Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Closed following Holidays: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, 2nd Saturday in September (KY Food Truck Championship), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

We are officially S O L D O U T for the 2026 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Induction Ceremony! Thank you for your suppor...
10/08/2026

We are officially S O L D O U T for the 2026 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Induction Ceremony! Thank you for your support.

Fall is in the air at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. A little update on our hours. We are open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 ...
10/05/2026

Fall is in the air at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. A little update on our hours. We are open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

We will be CLOSED on October 20-24th as we prepare exhibit space for our Induction Ceremony on October 24th.

Did you know that we will celebrate our 25th Anniversary in 2027? Stay tuned to some exciting events coming next year as we celebrate Kentucky’s rich music heritage.

10/03/2026

Be sure to visit Louis Flower Power Shops for their beautiful fall flowers as well as their Christmas decor coming soon. We are happy to partner with them for our Induction ceremony on October 24th.

It was a real treat to get a visit from 2026 Inductee, Mr. Byron Roberts and his wife, Kelli. We look forward to designi...
10/02/2026

It was a real treat to get a visit from 2026 Inductee, Mr. Byron Roberts and his wife, Kelli. We look forward to designing his case as well as officially inducting him on October 24th into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. There would not be such a tight knit music community in Kentucky if it wasn’t for the Roberts family. So many musicians have graced their stage and we continue to watch them grow. Community and kinship are two words that come to mind when you talk to anyone about Byron or Byron talking about friends he’s hosted.

VERY FEW tickets are available for the 2026 Induction Ceremony & Dinner honoring the legacies of Arthur B. Hancock, III,...
10/01/2026

VERY FEW tickets are available for the 2026 Induction Ceremony & Dinner honoring the legacies of Arthur B. Hancock, III, Byron Roberts, Charlie Gearheart (Goose Creek Symphony), Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch), Darrell Scott, Sundy Best, and Velma Williams Smith.

Join us on Saturday, October 24th at the Campbell House in Lexington, Kentucky. 100% of the proceeds go towards music education and preservation efforts in Kentucky, as well as help songwriters.

Last day to purchase tickets is October 10th.

Special guest appearances and performances include KMHOF member Sam Bush, Hancock & Shouse, Craig Gass, Jeremy Short, Emily Jamerson, Josh Mitcham, Jay McDowell, and more!

We will also have a silent auction and live auction of some exclusive items, including a guitar signed by all of the inductees.

For more information and to purchase your tickets online https://kentuckymusichalloffame.com/2026-induction-ceremony/

Our 2024 Inductees, Black Stone Cherry are doing an acoustic show at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, KY in November!...
09/30/2026

Our 2024 Inductees, Black Stone Cherry are doing an acoustic show at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington, KY in November! We hope to see you there!

JUST ANNOUNCED!🚨 Stone Cherry is coming to Manchester Music Hall on 11/27! Tickets on sale Wednesday at 10AM🎸🍒

This morning, Executive Director Jessica Blankenship, along with David Schmidt surprised Twitch from Z Rock 103 with the...
09/28/2026

This morning, Executive Director Jessica Blankenship, along with David Schmidt surprised Twitch from Z Rock 103 with the Karl Shannon Legacy Award. The award recipients are chosen by the family of Karl Shannon, whose legacy in radio and community service continues to help others. Twitch has been around central Kentucky for over 23 years and woke us all up to the best of music each morning. He is also involved and supports many community events and charities.

Congratulations to Twitch from Lexington, Kentucky’s ZRock 103 for being this year’s recipient of the Karl Shannon Legacy Award.

Address

2590 Richmond Street
Mount Vernon, KY
40456

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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