On Saturday, October 24, several families came to the Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park for the 2020 Halloween Bash, a Halloween-themed art class for children ages 3-8. Due to precautions made necessary by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Kentucky, the class was limited to fewer than nine students and
The Audubon Museum at John James Audubon State Park joins more than 1,000 museums, galleries, libraries, archives, aquariums, zoos, and heritage sites around the world in taking part in the 2020 #AskACurator Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Museum consultant and MuseumNext founder Jim Richardson started this popular annual event in 2010 to inspire engagement
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
This week we’re spotlighting a selection of children’s books, nature books, books on John James Audubon, and nature-themed puzzles available for purchase through our museum shop. All items listed below are 20% off. Please note:The Audubon Museum & Nature Center is currently closed to visitors, but our shop is now offering sales over the phone.
The Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park is temporarily closed to visitors. During this time, our staff is working to bring you entertaining and engaging content that you can explore from home. On Mondays we will be sharing a summary of the last week’s content in a “Weekly Roundup” post on
Do you need a Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthday, or “Just Because” gift? Our museum shop at John James Audubon State Park would love to help! The Audubon Museum is currently closed to visitors, but starting this week, we are offering you the opportunity to buy items from our museum shop over the phone. For
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)