Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville

Name: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
Address: 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, 40203-1656, United States
Telephone: +1 502-636-3754

#87 among attractions in Louisville

Museum, History museum, Event space

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

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Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (address: 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd) is a place located in Louisville (Kentucky state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, event space.

It is situated at an altitude of 459 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°15'15"N latitude and 85°46'47"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Market / 17th (bus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Patrick's Catholic Church (church, 13 min walk), St. Peter's German Evangelical Church (gothic revival architecture, 13 min walk), Boone Square Park (park, 14 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°15'15"N, 85°46'47"W

Address

1701 W Muhammad Ali BlvdCentral Louisville (Russell)Louisville 40203-1656 United States

Contact

+1 502-636-3754

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Kentucky Center for African American Heritage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kentucky Center for African American Heritage?

Nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Louisville (13 min walk), St. Peter's German Evangelical Church, Louisville (13 min walk), Boone Square Park, Louisville (14 min walk), St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Louisville (14 min walk).

How to get to Kentucky Center for African American Heritage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kentucky Center for African American Heritage:

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Market / 17th • Lines: 15East Bickel, 15East Chenoweth&VA, 15East LaGrange, 15East LimeKiln, 15East LimeKiln&VA, 15West Bickel, 15West Chenoweth&VA, 15West LaGrange, 15West LimeKiln, 15West LimeKiln&VA (7 min walk)
Jefferson / 15th • Lines: 12North (8 min walk)