John James Audubon, the world-renowned artist and naturalist, lived in Henderson with his family from 1810 to 1819. As a Henderson resident, he engaged in various business ventures, including a store, real estate, and a steam-powered lumber and grist mill. Despite the constraints on his time, Audubon still pursued his passion for learning about and
Support the Friends of Audubon and the John James Audubon Museum by adopting a gallery bench! Available for adoption are four gallery benches by Louisville artist and craftsman, Kevin Kraus. Mr. Kraus thoughtfully crafted each bench using Kentucky sourced maple and cherry wood materials. The benches provide a comfortable place for visitors to sit and
Summer Greetings!! As summer wraps up I thought it would be a great time to reach out to our Friends of Audubon Friends. The Park is busy as ever, despite the campground being closed for the season. You can still get to the Museum, hike the trails, play some golf, do some fishing! In case
We are now offering FREE admission to the Museum every Monday continuing through August and a guided tour every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. The tour is included with Museum admission.
First Thursday of the Month – Join our Museum staff for the monthly “turn-the-page” tour of Audubon’s very rare Birds of America and Quadrupeds folios. In this interactive 30-minute program, participants will learn first-hand what it takes to care for one of the most valuable printed books in the world. Contact: Jennifer Spence at (270)
The International Crane Foundation is on a mission to save the world’s cranes from extinction! Join Foundation representative, James Kawlewski, on Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 P.M. in the Audubon Theater, as he shares information about the eastern migratory population of Whopping Cranes. Whooping Crane recovery is one of conservation’s greatest success stories! Facing extinction
Join the Friends of Audubon for the annual Luncheon on Monday, January 29 at the John James Audubon Museum at 12noon. There will be a $10 donation for the luncheon. Please call today to reserve your spot. (270) 826-2247 or mark.kellen@ky.gov
“March Madness” ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: Exhibit dates: February 28 – April 8 Artist Reception and awards – March 15 from 5:00 – 6:15 JJA Museum All Artists, please join us for the annual “March Madness”. This is an excellent opportunity for those extra pieces of art to exhibit and sell. Each artist may exhibit up
Are you passionate about history and love to share a good tale of adventure, love, and resilience? Then the John James Audubon Museum is the place for you! The John James Audubon Museum located in beautiful Audubon State Park is seeking docents to lead tours of the museum’s collection for schoolchildren, church groups, riverboat passengers,
Are you passionate about history and love to share a good tale of adventure with others? Are you interested in the learning the day-to-day operations of managing a museum collection, too? Then this is the internship for you! The John James Audubon Museum located in Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY, seeks a part-time curatorial intern