Museums are a sneaky little parenting hack. You get the kids out of the house (and away from the couch), moving their bodies and engaging their brains — all in one trip. Win-win, right?
And here’s the best part: Louisville is absolutely packed with fascinating museums that make history, science, and art come alive. From hands-on exhibits to jaw-dropping collections, there’s something for everyone — toddlers to grandparents. Plus, our city’s museums are perfect for those “too hot” or “too rainy” days when the playground just isn’t an option.
Don’t forget to check our Macaroni KID Louisville Central & SW Calendar for special events, community days, and even baby/toddler programs that turn museum trips into memory-making adventures.
By visiting our local museums, you’re not just having fun — you’re helping shape curious, informed, and creative little minds. After all, learning where we’ve been is one of the best ways to dream about where we’re going.
Downtown
Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street, 40202
 | Where the world meets Kentucky. Founded in 2004 and located in the West Main District of downtown Louisville, the Frazier History Museum is where the world meets Kentucky. With the opening of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky® exhibition in 2018, the Frazier became the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. As the host of many weddings, corporate parties, and exclusive events, the Frazier is a beautiful spot with many unique event spaces. |
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main St, 40202
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main Street, 40202
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum
715 West Main Street, 40202
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. Sixth Street, 40202
21c Louisville Museum
700 West Main Street, 40202
Roots 101 African American Museum
124 N 1st St, 40202
Angles Selfie Museum
111 W Washington St, 40202
Highlands
Farmington Historic House
3033 Bardstown Road, 40205
Old Louisville
Speed Art Museum
2035 South Third Street, 40208
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Ave, 40208
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
1402 St. James Court, 40208
Portland
Portland Museum
2308 Portland Avenue, 40212
Outsider Art Museum & Gallery
2510 Portland Ave., 40212
Valley Station
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Road, 40272
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