Kentucky Folk Art Center, Morehead

#1 among attractions in Morehead

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a folk art museum administered by Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. Its focus is not only to preserve and educate the public on visual folk art but also to promote traditional Appalachian traditional music, storytelling, literature, dance, and crafts. ()

Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 38°10'54"N, 83°25'59"W

Address

102 W 1st StMorehead 40351-1723 United States

Contact

+1 606-783-2204

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Kentucky Folk Art Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Morehead State University, Jayne Stadium, Wetherby Gymnasium, Allen Field.

0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Morehead State University, Morehead
14 min walk • Morehead State University is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky. The university began as Morehead Normal School, which opened its doors in 1887.
0.8 miNE
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Jayne Stadium, Morehead
21 min walk • Jayne Stadium is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. It opened in 1964 and is home to the Morehead State University Eagles football team.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Wetherby Gymnasium, Morehead
14 min walk • The Wetherby Gymnasium is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. It is named for former Kentucky Governor Lawrence Wetherby and was built in 1956.
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Allen Field, Daniel Boone National Forest
23 min walk • John "Sonny" Allen Field is a baseball venue in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. It is home to the Morehead State Eagles baseball team of the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Ellis Johnson Arena, Morehead
14 min walk • Ellis T. Johnson Arena is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Academic-Athletic Center on the campus of Morehead State University, it is the home to the Morehead State Eagles men's and women's basketball teams and Elliott County High School boys Basketball team.