The exterior of the museum, with blue awnings on a city street.

Highlands Museum & Discovery Center CMH Displays

Step into a 19th-century classroom and travel back in time to the 1870s, or explore the world of frontier medicine, where late-night house calls were paid in chickens. For fans of country music, a visit to the exhibits honoring the Cyrus and Judd families—Kentucky’s country royalty—is a must. Create your own melodies at the Karaoke Korner or experiment with sound at the Music Quilt, an interactive sculpture that captures the spirit of Appalachian creativity.

Beyond music, the museum offers a hands-on journey through history and discovery. From piloting a towboat on the Ohio River to exploring a treehouse exhibit, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re young or young at heart, the Highlands Museum provides a unique blend of education and entertainment that honors the heart of Eastern Kentucky.

Beyond music, the museum offers a hands-on journey through history and discovery. From piloting a towboat on the Ohio River to exploring a treehouse exhibit, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re young or young at heart, the Highlands Museum provides a unique blend of education and entertainment that honors the heart of Eastern Kentucky.

Visit Us

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Thursday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Events

Upcoming Events

From national headliners to impromptu jam sessions, there’s always live music in the air in Kentucky. See what’s on stage during your exploration of the Kentucky Music Trail.

Jonathan Spilman Historic Marker

Jonathan Spilman Historic Marker

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Merle Travis Music Center

Merle Travis Music Center

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Austin City Saloon

Austin City Saloon

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Country Music Highway Mural

Country Music Highway Mural

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The Little Loomhouse (Happy Birthday Song)

The Little Loomhouse (Happy Birthday Song)

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Bill Monroe Museum

Bill Monroe Museum

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Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe Homeplace)

Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe Homeplace)

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Manchester Music Hall

Manchester Music Hall

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Paradise Park – Merle Travis Boyhood Home

Paradise Park – Merle Travis Boyhood Home

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Rosemary Clooney House

Rosemary Clooney House

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Digital Passport

Rewarding YourLove of Music

Track your travels along the Kentucky Music Trail with the free passport app. Simply visit participating sites to collect “check-ins”—the more milestones you reach, the more giveaways you could qualify for including concert tickets and VIP merch.