In our Recent Research series, curator Heidi Taylor-Caudill shares answers to questions sent to the Audubon Museum about John James Audubon and his family, the museum’s collection, and the history of John James Audubon State Park. In June 2020, we received a question about the provenance (record of ownership) of our copy of John James
Discover the story of John James Audubon and learn more about art, history, and nature – FREE! Starting next week on July 6, 2020, admission to the Audubon Museum and Nature Center will be waived for the general public on Mondays. Kids ages 5 and under and Friends of Audubon members get in free at
Focus in on the impressive Audubon Museum, built in 1938 at John James Audubon State Park by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Showcased on today’s Recreation Station!
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, learn about a many-legged creepy-crawly. Check it out… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Join our art educator, Kim McGrew-Ligget, for a look at the making of artist Bill Burton’s painting, Kentucky’s LBL Bison, and John James Audubon’s illustrations of bison. Questions? Contact Kim at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 227.
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for a new Museum Monday video about the family effort behind the production of The Birds of America. Often overlooked are the contributions of John James Audubon’s wife, Lucy, and his two sons, Victor
Fantastic Friday videos feature fun and creative art projects for artists of all ages. Join our art educator, Kim McGrew-Ligget, for a new Fantastic Friday project as we learn to draw owls. You will need a black or dark blue piece of drawing paper or construction paper, a white or yellow colored pencil, oil pastel or crayon.
Learn about some fascinating creatures of the night–OWLS–at John James Audubon State Park, during today’s Recreation Station!
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. This time, discover the wonders of woodchucks… Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for a new Museum Monday video about the printing of the original double-elephant edition of The Birds of America. Hear the story of John James Audubon and his search for a publisher for the