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    Thomas Edison House

    4.1 (9 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Matt M.

    This was another stop during our recent trip to Louisville. This was a house that Thomas Edison spent a few of his teenage years. While don't have the things that were originally there when he was there they do have some period accurate stuff in the room he lived in. Also in the house are some phonographs, light bulbs (well everywhere has light bulbs now but you know what I mean), and some other Thomas Edison inventions. There was a very friendly man (who's name was Todd I think) who took about an hour of his time to show us and thoroughly explain what we were looking at. They also had some cool little things to buy like flip notes, post cards, and light bulb stress balls. This is someplace you may not immediately think to come when visiting Louisville but I really thought it was worth our time.

    Would have loved to tour this historic home
    Ron U.

    They have a VERY limited tour schedule where the home is open to the public and we neve got in. I would have loved to explore the inside as we've visited his workshop in Florida.

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    Frazier Kentucky History Museum

    Frazier Kentucky History Museum

    4.4
    (139 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Budget friendly
    Kid friendly

    What a wacky and eclectic place the Frazier Kentucky History Museum is. But, I guess, so is the…read morestate of Kentucky. It's got a varied history. This museum gives visitors several slices of that history, from bourbon and whiskey to racing to the Civil War and the tobacco industry. One of my favorite permanent exhibits is on the second floor. It's a room dedicated to Kentucky bourbon and whiskey called the Bourbon Bottle Hall. It's just a bunch of bottles of whiskey and bourbon on backlit white shelves, but it feels supernatural to step into the room and be surrounded by all of the different bottles. You got everything from your Elijah Craigs to your Pappy Van Winkles. What else? There were Kentucky sports mascot costumes on display, a life-sized wax statue of Colonel Sanders holding a bucket of his Kentucky Fried Chicken with its 11 herbs and spices, a little play area for children, a display of German toy soldiers, a display of costumes made by local students, and lots of other interesting things to look at. The Frazier is good for all ages, but it's mostly a "looking" museum, so there aren't too many interactive things to touch, which is why it might not hold the attention of really young kids. My tween and teenagers liked it, but they were done within about 30 minutes. It's a small museum, but I think it has a lot of cool stuff in it and definitely worth a visit.

    Was really impressed with this museum! Huge space, multiple floors, a wide variety of history and…read moreso much to see and learn. We loved the short video they played in the separate streaming room - definitely worth taking the time to sit and watch. It was a great way to spend a couple hours and I would definitely suggest coming by if you're in the area. The staff were all super nice and excited to see anyone coming in. Seriously, the place is big for what I expected! Definitely a fun experience.

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    The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall is a great kid friendly exhibit that's fun and informative for the whole family.

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    Kentucky Science Center

    Kentucky Science Center

    3.7
    (124 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    The kiddos plus cousins recently invaded the Kentucky Science Center. We got to explore it much…read moremore than we had been able to before, and I left with more appreciation for all that it offers. The kids played with the sensory activities, the dinosaur and animal exhibits, engineering fun, the makerspace and so much more. We ended up spending a couple hours there, and we could have stayed longer if not for impending nap times. The facility was clean and so much for everyone to learn. Our family members, who were visiting from Philly, lamented the fact that they don't have a kids science museum like this by them. It was neat to see it through their eyes. We also ended up getting the membership that also includes the Louisville Zoo. As long as we visit twice, the membership will be a deal. The science center also hosts great events, including some fun ones for adults. Plus we need to go back and see a film in its theater. Like I wrote in my last review of the center, it's a gem!

    This review is well overdue. We've visited quite a few science centers and children's museum so I…read morecan't help but compare this spot to others. It's conveniently located in the heart of downtown Louisville alongside other museums like the slugger museum. We were lucky and able to find metered parking around the corner. My biggest complaint with this museum was the price $$$ to experience ratio. The price was on par with some of the nicer museums of this nature like Cosi in Columbus, Carnegie in Pittsburgh, etc but the experience wasn't up to the same level. It also felt like there were a lot of kids not being watched closely so we had to keep an extra close eye on our younger crew in this space. The museum features playscapes, hands-on experiences, space exhibits, creamy area, water play, etc. making it ideal for ages two and up.

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    21c Museum Hotel Louisville

    21c Museum Hotel Louisville

    4.4
    (352 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    If you know me, then you know I love art and free and this is exactly both!…read more I go here any chance I get to see what new art pieces are put up and when you walk in there are pieces to your right then you go the left and there's a wall projected of live footage of you but with letters falling as if it's a mirror, very entertaining and interactive then you keep going down the hall there are pieces hanging up in the conference rooms and when you get the chance to go downstairs there are multiple rooms to go walk through and even the restrooms both upstairs and downstairs have art as well! Once I went when they had Korean based art and it captured the beauty of the oriental style in a modern look and there was a story telling room where each art piece told a continuous short story which was such a neat concept! Last night when I had visited my partner and I got greeted by Darrel the security guard and he was very friendly and accommodating! Art can make you think, smile, and even laugh! I'm glad I was able to laugh at the beaded and sequin piece last night, it's eyecatching and makes you stay for a while.

    I'm very disappointed with the misleading advertising at this 21C hotel. We booked specifically…read morebecause they advertised "breakfast on us" with a one-night stay, but that's not what we received. Instead of complimentary breakfast, we were charged $36 for a breakfast card that only had $36 in value - so we essentially paid for our own breakfast. To make matters worse, when we ordered, a single dish cost $22, which meant the "free" breakfast card didn't even cover one meal per person. This feels like false advertising. If you're going to charge guests $36 for breakfast, don't advertise it as "on us" or complimentary. Just be honest about your pricing. I expected transparency from this hotel, and instead got a confusing billing practice that left a bad taste - and not just from the overpriced food. I would not recommend staying here if you're expecting the advertised "free breakfast." In addition the pillows are HUGE and the front desk had no other options.

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    Muhammad Ali Center

    Muhammad Ali Center

    4.6
    (201 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    The Muhammad Ali Center is impressive and anyone visiting Louisville really owes it to themselves…read moreto include it on their itinerary. After you pay your admission, you are directed to the top floor where you'll watch a video introducing you to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Its a beautiful theatre with three movie screens arranged in a left center right arc like dressing room mirrors. The video is extremely well done and more moving than you might expect. After this 10-15 minute introduction you return to the entrance floor by floor, perusing multiple multi-media exhibits that commemorate Mr. Ali's civil rights advocacy, religous journey, and boxing career. There is also an exhibit dedicated to his passing and funeral. He is buried in a Louisville cemetery a mere 20 minutes from the museum, should you wish to pay your respects. It is an intense yet entertaining experience, for in addition to soaking in his struggles you bask in and marvel at his charisma and linguistic artistry. Don't pass it by. It is easy to get to, located just off of Whiskey Row, and the parking is plentiful and cheap.

    I will offer a caveat that I am a big combat sports fan so part of my review might just be that Ali…read moreis already very well covered in the combat sports world, but also like there's a will smith move so idk man. It's alright. Nothing really new or interesting. The weird deer park training camp interactive thing for kids, the movie that is not very good at the beginning, overall I just expected more and left pretty underwhelmed.

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    We Don't Wither - an art exhibit in the Muhammad Ali Center.

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    Speed Art Museum

    Speed Art Museum

    4.5
    (126 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Simply put, Speed Art Museum is great…read more A wide range of art can be viewed here. To leave yourself plenty of time to look at each exhibit, I recommend allowing at least three hours. I also recommend coming on Sunday when admission is free, though you will still have to pay $7 per person to access the special exhibits on the top floor. The Abstract Expressionism special exhibit I saw was well worth the $7. Next to the museum is a paid parking garage. There's some nice gifts that can be purchased in the museum store. Speed was founded in 1925 by philanthropist Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Speed, an art collector. The Speed Museum is the largest art museum in Kentucky and is located next to the University of Louisville campus. Some areas of art on display include 20th and 21st century painting and sculpture, ancient Egyptian, African, ancient Chinese, German, French impressionism, 17th century English architectural designs and 17th century Dutch paintings as well.

    This place got it some art in it! Lotsa art. Speed Art Museum seems small, but it contains a lot in…read morea little space. I saw some big names, like Picasso, but it is also a place to find folk artists and local Kentucky and Southern artists. They have all kinds of stuff here. I enjoyed looking at all of the artwork -- paintings, sculptures and such. But my favorite part of Speed Art Museum is Art Sparks, a gallery that's designed for all ages, but especially children. There are lots of hands-on activities in Art Sparks, plus places to sit and read books or just spread out and play. Spaces like this are important to have in art museums, and I'm glad that Speed designated a space just for children. I had a teen and a tween with me during my visit, and we spent a good portion of time in the Art Sparks area. My children do just fine in an art museum, but they're not going to read any of the placards or absorb any of the nuances that surround each art piece. So this interactive area suit them just fine. Random but related: This museum smells amazing! I don't know what kind of candle they have burning here or what kind of fragrance they have piped into the vents, but the ambient scent is so nice.

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    Check in and museum store 5/2026
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    Iced americano with cold foam
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    Howard Steamboat Museum

    Howard Steamboat Museum

    4.8
    (19 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    It's a museum about Indiana's steamboat history! Those words elicited eye rolls from my children at…read morefirst, when I explained to them what this museum was about. But they ended up really enjoying themselves at the Howard Steamboat Museum, and we had a pleasant time learning about a little-known aspect of the history of southern Indiana's waterways. The museum is housed in the family mansion of James Howard, the guy behind Howard Shipyards, a famous shipyard in Indiana. A visit to the Howard Steamboat Museum starts with a 10-minute movie in the parlour, followed by either a self-guided tour or a guided tour. I opted for a self-guided tour, because I had children with me who have short attention spans, and we needed to be able to move about freely. There are 22 rooms and three floors of the mansion to explore. Some of the rooms are set up as though the family still lived there, so you can peek in and see what their bathroom situation would have been like, or how they ironed their clothes. Some of the rooms had displays with ship models, photos, paintings, tools and other artifacts. All of it is very interesting to look at, even if you have zero interest in steamboats. We spent almost an hour at this museum. I'd say if you have an interest in steamboats or nautical things, you should probably allot at least an hour, if not more. The people who work here love to share their knowledge about the area, the mansion, the shipyard and everything pertaining to steamboats. This is a really cool niche museum in southern Indiana that I think is worth a visit.

    A friend sent me a message about the Howard Steamboat Museum's open house the first weekend of…read moreDecember. It's been years since I have been there and never at Christmastime. Not only was it decorated for the holidays there were free cookies, brownies, etc. plus Carol singers and a couple of gentlemen playing Christmas music. Then there is the fascinating history of the steamboat and its contribution to our country. This is truly a hidden treasure a mile away from downtown Jeffersonville. This museum is a treasure.

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    Howard Steamboat Museum
    Howard Steamboat Museum
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