One of our dearest friends, Velda Minton, celebrated her 100th birthday recently. She is a resident of Henderson, Kentucky, and a long-time supporter of John James Audubon State Park. Velda
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‘Welcome Wednesdays’ at the Audubon Museum & Nature Center
This winter, the Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park is offering free admission to everyone on ‘Welcome Wednesdays.’ Visitors can explore the museum free of
Museum and Welcome Center Closing Early | December 22, 2022
Due to inclement weather, the Welcome Center/Park Office and the Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will be closing early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December
2023 Winter Hours at Audubon Museum & Nature Center
The Audubon Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park will change over to winter hours starting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. On Monday and Tuesday, the museum
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Superintendent
Come join the Audubon State Park team as a Maintenance Superintendent, providing expertise in the upkeep of the park and all its amenities. Leading the maintenance team as a fluent
2022-2023 Holiday Hours @ Audubon State Park
Make plans to visit Audubon State Park this holiday season. Park gates are open sunrise to sunset, so grab a friend or family member and take advantage of some quality
Job Opportunity: Gift Shop Supervisor
Come join the Audubon State Park team as a gift shop supervisor in a historic museum built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. The park is seeking qualified applicants
Summer 2022 Programs for Kids
This list will be updated with more classes and programs as news becomes available. Nature Programs Walk on the Wild Side These 60-minute interactive programs will help little ones ages
Object of the Week: Nails
Susan Starling Towles (collected), 1861-1954Nails, circa 1817IronHenderson County Historical Society Collection, JJA.1938.121.1-5 These are hand-forged iron nails taken from the ruins of John James Audubon’s mill in Henderson, Kentucky. The nails
Object of the Week: Christmas Card
Alice Dickson Jaynes Tyler (collected), 1883-1951Christmas Card, circa 1880Ink on paperL.S. Tyler Collection, JJA.1938.715.11 This card is one in a collection of Christmas cards from the descendants of John James Audubon.