International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro

Name: International Bluegrass Music Museum
Address: 117 Daviess St, Owensboro, 42303-4263, United States
Telephone: +1 270-926-7891

#11 among attractions in Owensboro

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Facts and practical information

The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is a bluegrass music museum in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. The museum has interactive exhibits, posters, costumes, live instrument demonstrations, and the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Fame. The museum has 64,000 square feet of exhibits and offices on three floors. As a non-profit group, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has raised funds with the help of famous bluegrass musicians such as Ricky Skaggs and Ralph Stanley. ()

Established: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 37°46'31"N, 87°6'35"W

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117 Daviess StOld OwensboroOwensboro 42303-4263 United States

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+1 270-926-7891

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International Bluegrass Music Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Confederate Monument in Owensboro, St. Stephen Cathedral, RiverPark EyeCare, Owensboro Bridge.

~1120 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument in Owensboro, Owensboro
6 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Owensboro, Ky. is a bronze sculpture on a granite pedestal, located at the southwest corner of the Daviess County Courthouse lawn in Owensboro, Kentucky.
0.5 miSW
Church
St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro
13 min walk • St. Stephen Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Owensboro.
~200 ftNE
37°46'33"N • 87°6'34"W
RiverPark EyeCare, Owensboro
1 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
0.6 miN
Bridge
Owensboro Bridge, Owensboro
17 min walk • The Owensboro Bridge is a continuous truss bridge that spans the Ohio River between Owensboro, Kentucky and Spencer County, Indiana. Dedicated to the memory of the late U.S. Congressman Glover H. Cary and often called the "Glover Cary Bridge," the bridge opened to traffic in September 1940.
~1540 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Owensboro
8 min walk • The St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States was a historic church at 4th and Clay Streets which was built in 1878 and demolished in 1989. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
~1320 ftS
Synagogue
Temple Adath Israel, Owensboro
7 min walk • Temple Adath Israel, is a synagogue in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Moorish Revival facade of the modest building features a gothic-arched door flanked by a pair of gothic-arched windows punctuated by four pilasters.
~1640 ftSW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Callas Sweet Shop, Owensboro
8 min walk • The Callas Sweet Shop, at 420 Frederica Ave. in Owensboro, Kentucky was built in Beaux Arts style in 1921. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
~1740 ftSW
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Owensboro
9 min walk • The Trinity Episcopal Church in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a historic church at 403 W. 5th Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
1.3 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Owensboro Sportscenter, Owensboro
32 min walk • The Owensboro Sportscenter is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is the home of the basketball teams of Kentucky Wesleyan College and Owensboro Catholic High School.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Brescia University, Owensboro
12 min walk • Brescia University is a private Roman Catholic university in Owensboro, Kentucky. It was founded as a junior college for women and is now a coeducational university offering undergraduate and master's programs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is International Bluegrass Music Museum open?

International Bluegrass Music Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to International Bluegrass Music Museum?

Nearby attractions include RiverPark EyeCare, Owensboro (1 min walk), Confederate Monument in Owensboro, Owensboro (6 min walk), Temple Adath Israel, Owensboro (7 min walk), St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Owensboro (8 min walk).