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Kentucky Gateway Museum
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Kentucky Gateway Museum
Regional history museum with over 4,000 artifacts, a fine art gallery & genealogy research center.
The Lee House inn is more than just a hotel to us, it’s a unique piece of history and we want to share it with our guests. We’ve spent over 15 years restoring this treasure that’s stood here as long as Maysville itself, and we really appreciate your stay with us.
Paul & Valda, Your Hosts
Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
Three Historic Collections in One Dynamic Place!
Explorers. Movie Stars. Artists. Pioneers. Slaves. 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The KSB Miniatures Collection looks at the world from a new perspective through mesmerizing, 1/12-scale reproductions of homes, furnishings, clothing, artwork and people.
And the 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.
The Old Pogue Experience housed in the historical Limestone Building adjacent to the Museum Center presents the history of bourbon and the Old Pogue distillery.
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!
Website: https://www.kygmc.org
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How to get there
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what to do
Maysville Travel Guide
Restaurants
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Bars & Pubs
There are a number of bars and pubs in the area, but here are a few of our personal favorites.
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Shopping
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Bourbon Trail
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History Adventures
There are a several different paths to explore Maysville’s history.
1) Maysville has two separate Historic Districts.
2) Make sure to visit the Underground Railroad Museum located here.
3) Lastly, the Kentucky Gateway Museum offers several fascinating attractions and glimpses into early Maysville liffe.
Day Trips & Outdoor
For the best outdoor experiences, check out our suggestions here.
Planning a day trip? Maybe some stops on the Bourbon Trail will interest you.
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