Not exactly what you would expect on the second floor of the Senior Citizens building in the city…read moreof Jackson, but that is what you get which is really unique. Janie was really sweet and was willing to help us any ways she possibly could. I love the set up of this area because it is just one level but had many things to offer. I love looking at the old school pictures that were taken because it really gives you a step back in time where you can see how the class rooms and everything were set up which I find amazing. Also there were only one army uniform that I noticed in the museum, there may had been more but this was the only one I seen which is really nice. Just like a lot of museums they had set ups of old living areas and such which I love to see no matter how many I have seen before.

This was a fascinating and interesting museum that delves into the history of Breathitt County and…read moreAppalachia as a whole. The museum includes local heirlooms, old photographs, and other items that are significant to the county and the people who have resided there for many generations. This is a great stop for any history buff or someone just looking to learn a little bit more about Breathitt County. Highly recommended!

Thursday nights are the best. Lots of love music. Great people. It can be a bit of a Covid-19 super…read morespreader event and my family members did pick up the dreaded virus just a few weeks ago. They did fine. Be carful and have fun.

I've driven by this location countless times as I'm in the Paintsville area. Finally, we decided to…read morestop in. The building is huge, but not the museum area, not so much. When you walk in, there is a 3D print of Loretta Lynn's Homeplace, so you can stand in front of it and snap a selfie and probably get away with using it as proof that you visited Butcher Holler. There's a gift shop area. So, if you want a Chris Stapleton t-shirt this is your place. You pay for your admission at the register in the gift shop and then you literally pull the curtain back to step into the museum. It's merely one room of memorabilia of Chris Stapleton, Keith Whitley, Patty Loveless, Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus and several others who are from small towns in this same area connected to the strip of highway where you'll find this museum. There is apparently live music here on certain days. The portion of the building dedicated to that is what takes up most of the building. So, looking from the outside, don't think that it's all a museum. Would I pay admission again? No. But they have to keep the lights on somehow.

Today we went to this Great Farm with my grandson's school field trip. It costs $17 for adults and…read more$10 for kids! There are separate buildings to explore and it's self guided. With the school it was more of a guided tour! There is farm animals! We took a tractor pulled wagon ride! They were able to feed the animals! The buildings were full of antique items! If you get the chance go and enjoy this location!

Who knew that this marvelous experience awaited me. Here is the important point; This spotless Farm…read moreMuseum tells the economic history of West Virginia. Salt, Natural Gas, Oil, and Glass. Do you know who owns most of the State's mineral rights? Do you know how many Glass Companies existed? Do you know why Charleston was home to so many chemical companies? Have you walked through a low seam coal mine? Well, you will here and you can try a ropes course, zip line, and see how large a Bald Eagle's nest is. The staff is 100%.

Very interesting little museum with lots of stuff. The owner was a joy to talk to as well.read more

This is a fascinating place right here in downtown Somerset. Absolutely fantastic experience. This…read moreis such a neat museum. Don't let the size fool you, there's plenty of stuff to look at. If you're a paranormal or cryptozoology fan, this place you should check out is in Somerset, KY. For those of you who are into merch, the gift shop has everything from shirts with rad designs, keychains, pins, stickers, etc. If you have questions the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel so welcome. Fantastic addition and must stop place for any Kentucky road trip. There is a lot of local information in the Pulaski County area. Centered in the basement floor of the 100 yr. Old Carnegie Community Arts Center building ( old Pulaski Co. Library)Also, it's a great place to take the kiddos for a day trip.

A surprisingly well-executed ensemble, the museum and coal mine tour (most recommended) manage to…read morerecreate much of the history and feel of what it was like to live in the unimaginably cloistered world of a coal mine and camp. The museum has several fine displays, including a re-creation of a typical coal miner's home, an excellent collection of the equipment miners used, to maps, knick-knacks, and memorials. The upper floor's ode to Loretta Lynn is a disjointed effort that is heavy on schmaltz. Skip it. Stick with the lower two floors to optimize your visit. The real star of the show is the trip inside the mountain via Portal 31 aboard a small mine train. Note: If you are even the slightest bit claustrophobic, you may want to reconsider this part of the visit, as the tour goes approximately 3/4 of a mile inside the mountain through dark tunnels. Even of you are a native of SE Kentucky, there is no shame in feeling at least somewhat nervous about entering a mine. However, the tour is safe, well led, and there are quality animatronics, TV screens, and audio sections that keep you connected to civilization. Keep in mind that the size of the mine tunnel is much, much larger than the ones miners generally entered. Relatively speaking, this trip is a breeze. Do not skip the delicious coffee shop across the street from Portal 31 in Lynch. The quality is terrific and the owners are very knowledgable about the history of Lynch.

I'm not from Harlan County but in my time living here I have come to see how much mining and the…read morehistory of mining is deeply woven into the fabric of this region. So I knew at some point I had to check out this museum. My mother came along with me and we enjoyed each of the little vignette-type displays representing mining life. As much as this is a museum of coal mining and the coal mining culture, it is also a flashback to earlier American culture. I enjoyed the recreations of the old 1940s kitchens and the display of the old physician's equipment. It's also important that the museum showcases the x-rays depicting the Black Lung that now is just as representative of the coal life as anything else. In a region where coal is still King, this museum was a great way to look back at how far it's come and see how much has been lost.

Had a nice visit to the museum with the wife and kids. Lots of interesting stuff inside and plenty…read moreto look at for a couple of hours. The short concrete trail was well maintained but couldn't make out where the branching trails were. Everything seemed to be overgrown which was kind of a bummer. Really enjoyed the firearms collection. Staff were very friendly and gave us a little tour of the conservatory which the kids loved. They also enjoyed the craft room and the gift shop. Would recommend it for a chill day out.

When I was at the museum, Hurricane Helene came through there in September 2024. The staff was…read moresuper nice to me, as the electric kept going on and off, as did the alarm. What little bit of the museum that I got to see was amazingly beautiful. I only got to stay at the museum for a little bit, because they were closing the museum at the time. The staff allowed me to stay inside with them long enough for the storm to finish blowing through. I hope to come back to visit again soon, because I would really like to get to go through the museum to see it in its entirety.

I went home for Christmas and took my great nieces and nephews to the Highland Museum & Discovery…read moreCenter. This museum wasn't open when I lived in the area, so I was excited to check it out. We first walked through the section of country music artists from Kentucky. Some popular ones on exhibit included the Judd's, Loretta Lynn and Billy Ray Cyrus. We learned about the early civilization of native Americans in Kentucky. There was a Kentucky clothes exhibit that dated pretty far back and up through the 80's. Then we checked out the basement, which was a total kid's zone. They loved it! There was a McDonald's, an old phone booth, dark tunnels for exploring. They all loved the boat cockpit which included all the controlles. There was a front porch with a swing. A puppet area and even an old piano. I was impressed with the museum. We went in December, and there were lots of beautiful Christmas trees and ginger bread houses on display in the atrium that were created and donated by local businesses. There was an area for the kids to write letters to Santa. This is a perfect place for kids to learn and play. And yes, the adults can learn too;)

What a cool place in the middle of ....Ashland?!?! Not far from WV in Ashland, KY lies this place…read more It is where my children got to be: astronauts, tree huggers, scientists, supermarket clark, bankers, archaeologists, and a McDonald's cashier. By looking through the front window, you would never know that this place has a bottom floor filled with a ton of things that will help a child's mind run wild with creative ideas. Some of the local schools and companies donated towards this project and it is great. My favorite part was the space shuttle area where we could talk into microphones and make our voices sound different. I was talking from the "headquarters" and my children were responding from the space shuttle in space. They loved digging for the dinosaur bones too in the rubber pit (which is very shallow--maybe 4 inches deep). So with every great experience, I like to point out something that needs improvement. For this place, the bathrooms need to be updated/worked on/fixed. In the men's room the toilet was broken (not that I went in there). In the woman's bathroom, 1 stall was out of order and the other toilet leaked from the base when you flushed it. This is gross! On the main floor of the building they had some Christmas trees displayed and well as a gingerbread house contact. Oh, they also have this amazing sound wall where you touch the different shapes in order to make different noises. They also have a country music exhibit. Who knew that my man, Billy Ray, shook his achy breaky heart in this town. same with the Judd's. I wonder if this is where Miley comes to visit too. Anyways, when you have nothing to do when visiting this area...now you do!

This museum is full older/antique radios and old stereos from back in the day. Being that I like…read moreseeing these old radio prototypes and being allowed to touch and look at the insides of these older radios, this museum was right up my alley. I wish my father could've came with me when I went through this museum, because I think my dad would have enjoyed himself immensely, considering my dad loved horsing around with the guts of old radios and things like that back in the day. Granted, the museum is only open on the weekends, but it's definitely worth a look, along with the donations, if you can give one. The guys that run this museum are super nice and knowledgeable.

What a gem. The personal tour by Lloyd McIntyre was so interesting. Stuff will not see anywhere…read moreelse.

We visited The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum on the same day as visiting the Cumberland Gap…read moreNP, part of a 3 week vacation in the TN and KY region. The museum is on the LMU campus. It's the first building on the right as you drive in. Free parking. There's an 8 minute film, several rooms of information, artwork and memorabilia. Lots to read. (I found myself skipping a lot of it from 'overload'). I found 'Lincoln in the movies' a particularly enjoyable display. We're in our early 50s and enjoy learning about history and visiting historical sites. See my photos attached. Helpful?

Nice museum to visit. We were there on a weekday in the morning and had the place basically to…read moreourselves.

I'd like to know what this place has about federal mine inspector Bill Spradlin. He was my…read moregrandfather.

My family and I stopped here on our way to see the homeplace of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. We…read moreopted to stop at the museum. It close to closing time but they were nice to give a tour. It was only $5 per person and there was three of us. This place is located out in the middle of no where. Not enough advertisement on the place. If in the area, stop by and check them out.