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    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    The National Quilt Museum

    The National Quilt Museum

    4.7
    (70 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    When deciding to visit Paducah on a recent weekend my wife was doing some research into things to…read moredo. I was surprised to find not only that the National Quilt Museum was located there, but that there was a National Quilt Museum at all. My wife does a lot of quilting so the decision to go was easy. The grounds of the National Quilt Museum are gorgeous and well kept. There's a large what I'm suddenly going to call a Grand Lawn with sidewalks and some statuary. Ticket are $15, but they do offer military/veteran discounts as well as students and seniors. The interior of the lobby is spacious with the check-in desk directly in front of you, gift shop to the left, restrooms to the right, and the entrance into the exhibit area dead ahead. By the restrooms you'll find the elusive wooden quilt. Yes, a wooden quilt. And it is bee-yoo-ti-ful. Once in the main exhibit hall you're amongst probably close to 100 quilts. To be honest, I had no idea how many types of quilts there were, so this was an education for me. The level of detail, craftsmanship, creativity, and ingenuity that went into some of these quilts is absolutely astounding. From a distance it may look like a photograph of, say, a tree, but when you get closer the details start to emerge. Some of them were absolutely awe-inspiring. Our visit, in total, came out to a little over an hour. Wifey was in her element so I wasn't going to rush her as the looked at each quilt, admiring the time and effort each one took. There were a couple docents who walk around answering questions and insight, where possible. Some of the quilts could be purchased...and I don't mean if you're on any kind of budget. One such quilt was sold for over $30,000. That's right and not a typo The gift shop is well-sized to the museum. It's well lit and has A LOT of craft/quilt items, bobbles, and trinkets. Pricing was very reasonable. I have to admit, I was surprise by this museum. I expected to be bored and wanted to get out, but I found myself interested and educated.

    Just WOW! Please…read moreenter and pause a moment to take a peek, perhaps a wider glance, maybe a stare or an oogle, and then slowly take the time to look even more closely. Let the patterns, the colors, the sizes, the sometimes dramatic and hypnotic illusions and sense of motion draw you into the myriad of creations all wrought by creative minds and exquisitely skilled crafters. I have taught fine arts, crafts, and art "appreciation" most of my adult life.....and, I've created works using similar materials as well as others. BUT...I never have achieved the high degree of artistic elegance I found in these works during my visit to The National Quilt Museum. The scope - from miniature to room-filling examples of quilted (stitch by stitch by stitch) masterpieces to me is simply astounding. The untold hours of planning, design and execution of these works of immeasurable creativity do more than impress. They draw you into the realm of the artists/crafters, exposing both imaginary and real worlds of tones and hues and patterns and scenes. It is somewhat of a disservice to not name all the artists represented during my visit, but feel I must mention the featured artist Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry ("50 Years of Art Quilts" retrospective). Astounding hardly describes her work. The art genuinely brought light and life to my eyes and lasting joy to my heart. Note: I apologize to each artist represented for not specifically identifying them by their work in my photos. Mea Culpa

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    National Quilt Museum main gallery.
    National Quilt Museum main gallery.
    National Quilt Museum outside of building.
    National Quilt Museum outside of building.
    Star Struck by Cheryl See.  Part of the Collection of The National Quilt Museum.

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    Star Struck by Cheryl See. Part of the Collection of The National Quilt Museum.
    Paducah Railroad Museum

    Paducah Railroad Museum

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Wifey and I are suckers for certain kinds of museums, and Railroad museums are towards the top of…read morethat list. When in Paducah for a recent weekend we decided the Paducah Railroad Museum was a must-visit. This Railroad Museum is kind of sprawling, given the space it's located in. There are several room and A LOT of railroad memorabilia and signage. Some of the signage is hooked up as a demo and some aren't. Some of the first things you see as you enter are vintage railroad furniture dating back decades. Looking at a seat from a dining car from the Good Old Days of Railroading give me a sense of nostalgia for a time that I wish I'd been around for. In one corner there is a engineer's simulator, showing the controls of the engine and what the engineer's view would be. We didn't get to step in, but I understand that it's an option. In one enclosure is an amazingly well done model train. I've attached a pretty nifty video I took. At this scale you wouldn't know it was a model (yea, I'm that good. :) ) On display are post cards, posters, news clippings, and magazines dating back, in some cases, 100 years or more, celebrating the way railroading used to be. Since I've always been fascinated by trains and tracks, this was very much a museum I could visit often (if it weren't about 3 hours from home) There is, of course, a gift shop with the usual bobbles and trinkets. Some are educational, some are for fashion (I'd never own a neon green t-shirt until I visit this place!), some are straight up souvenirs. It's all very reasonably priced. There's a feeling of "unfinished" at the Paducah Railroad Museum. Is it as polished as some larger railroad museums? No, it's not. It's a work in progress. In one room there is what I assume to be another model railroad being built and a few displays that aren't quite ready for Prime Time. And that is OK. You can tell that this museum is constantly growing and improving, and that it's being done by people who have a genuine love and passion for railroading. I hope to visit here again some time when I have more time.

    If you come to town via American Cruise Lines, this is one of the places included in shore…read moreexcursions at no extra charge. At that price($0) it is worth a visit for the sake of something to do. Or if you are in town and are a rail fan, go for it($6).

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    Another model train.
    Another model train.
    Outside the Simulator Room, and watching the action from the screen on the wall.
    Outside the Simulator Room, and watching the action from the screen on the wall.
    Paducah Railroad Museum

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    Discovery Playhouse - A Children's Museum

    Discovery Playhouse - A Children's Museum

    3.8
    (12 reviews)
    53.3 mi

    October 23, 2021 Wow…read morethis place is so cool! What a perfect stop to let the kids run about on this rainy day. Downstairs is designed more for younger kids. Upstairs designed more for kids 8 and above. Supervision is mandatory. Lots of themed rooms for kids to learn through play. There's a garden room with big water tables. An auto shop for the car enthusiasts. A farm where you can "milk"a cow (fake cow &water). A grocery store where the kids can shop and be the cashier. A veterinarian pet shop. Fire department. Well baby check office. There are cool tubes with air that suck up handkerchiefs and tunnel above your head and shoot out from the ceiling. Musical rooms. Hair styling room. A theater room complete with a stage and curtain! There's a Lego wall. And rubber band wall to make art. A small real plane to climb in and imagine flying over fields. Really too much to list. But wow! Great entertainment for kids (and parents) of all ages. Covid19 protocol: Bathrooms were clean. Hands sanitizer was placed all over both upstairs and downstairs. Employees wore masks. Patrons were strongly recommended to wear masks, although most didn't. Staff picked up several times while we were there.. although i didn't notice any surface cleaning. Now my cooty radar was a little high, but i get that way in any type of kids play area. I made sure my kids sanitized hands after each room and we washed hands before leaving. Lots of touchable surfaces. Pre pandemic, i wouldn't think much about it, but current pandemic, I just am a little more leery. So go with that in mind. And don't come if you or anyone is sick. Above all.. ENJOY! Very cool place.

    discovery is the best place a child could ask for it's so relatable to the real life just much…read morecooler I love discovery so much !

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    Fairytale Essence Spiderman Visit
    Fairytale Essence Spiderman Visit
    Discovery Playhouse - A Children's Museum
    Discovery Playhouse - A Children's Museum

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    Historic Jail Museum

    Historic Jail Museum

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    65.3 mi

    Both a History of Benton and Franklin County History both Good and Bad Worth the entry fee.read more

    This 1905 Franklin County Jail Museum is a very interesting walk through Benton's history…read more Featuring one of the last public executions in Illinois of Charlie Berger, this museum has original noose, weapons, newspaper articles and other historical documentation. When you walk into the house, you enter a beautiful, classic early 1900s home. A very welcoming home with reconstructed living room and kitchen. Prepare to be surprised! It is only when you near the back of the house that you find the white, rusted heavy iron door. Open this door and you enter a cold, dark realm that even Tim Burton couldn't recreate. Perhaps a hundred years for rusting and paint chipping contributes to the overall gloom. These are the prison cells that inspire modern day fiction. All the windows have bars. And the view from the outermost window is of the gallows. These gallows have been recreated in the position they originally stood. There are multiple rooms of cells which you can enter and take photos of. Don't use the toilets, though. They are a bit old. :) Escape back into the semblance of normalcy of the house and head upstairs to take in additional Benton history. The normal bathroom is up there: very clean. When the Beatles FIRST came to America, this is where they played. The museum curator stated that she was a young girl when they arrived: "We had no idea who they were...They weren't known in America at the time, but we all hurried to get a look. We didn't end up seeing them though." There is civil war paraphernalia and an autographed photo of town local John Malkovich. I highly recommend this location! The curator is very knowledgeable and friendly. The location is a few miles off the nearby highway.

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    Cells
    Cells
    Jail cells
    Jail cells
    Hangman's noose

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    Hangman's noose

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