In the Audubon Story series, we will delve deeper into John James Audubon’s history to learn more about the people, places, and events that shaped his life’s course. After viewing the original double-elephant folio prints from The Birds of America in our museum galleries, visitors sometimes ask us, “where is Audubon’s signature?” We’re accustomed today
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. Discover fun facts and feeder tips about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
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
In our Object Spotlight series, we will take a closer look at the story behind an object from the collections of John James Audubon State Park Museum. On July 15, 1938, the John James Audubon Memorial Museum and State Park opened to the public. The citizens of Henderson, Kentucky, had looked forward to this moment
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 John James Audubon’s small study of a ruby-throated hummingbird from 1821 in our museum collection. It is an example of Audubon’s early determination to succeed in producing
The Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park is temporarily closed to visitors. During this time of self-isolation, our staff is working to bring you entertaining and engaging content that you can explore from home. On Fridays we will be sharing a summary of that week’s content in a “Weekly Roundup” post
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. Follow the step-by-step illustrations to draw your “wild and wacky” bird. You’ll need a white piece of paper, pencil, eraser and any medium of your choice. Post your Wild
On April 26, 1785, a young woman named Jeanne Rabin gave birth to a baby boy on his father’s sugar plantation in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (today Haiti). This boy would have been considered a misbegotten child by the standards of Western society in the 18th century. His parents, a French chambermaid and a
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. You’ll learn a little about nature’s recycling process, and you won’t want to miss the sow bug race! Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Since 2008, most visitors to the museum and nature center at John James Audubon State Park have passed the American Bald Eagle statue when walking up the front steps. Created by Kentucky artist, Raymond Graf, it is one of 16 life-sized bronze sculptures based on illustrations in John James Audubon’s The Birds of America that