Louisville, KY

Frazier Historical Arms Museum
DESCRIPTION: For little boys who loved playing with army men, this is a grown up dream come true; see ceremonial swords, the "Big Stick" of President Theodore Roosevelt, the bow attributed to Apache warrior Geronimo, and the ivory-handled Colt pistols of General Custer and so much more

ADMISSION: $9 Adults, $8 Military, $7 Ages 60+, $6 Ages 13-6 and Students w/ ID, Age 5 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 9a–5p, Sun Noon–5p

ADDRESS: 829 West Main Street

PHONE: 502-412-2280

WEBSITE: http://www.frazierarmsmuseum.org

Speed Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: Kentucky's oldest art museum with collections spanning 6,000 years, including classical antiquities, Native American and African American art, European painting and sculpture, art of the 20th Century, and a Kentucky collection; African art collection includes objects from West and Central Africa; the museum has also featured an exhibit about the famous Black sculptor Ed Hamilton: From the Other Side; Hamilton is best known for his monuments which not only represent the heroic struggle against slavery, but also celebrate African American pride

ADMISSION: Free; a donation of $4 is recommended

DAYS & HOURS: Tue, Wed, Fri 10:30a-4p, Thu 10:30a-8p, Sat 10:30a-5p, Sun 12p-5p

ADDRESS: 2035 South Third Street

PHONE: 502-634-2700

WEBSITE: http://www.speedmuseum.org

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft
DESCRIPTION: Shop for art, or indulge your creative side with hands-on workshops in the Education Center; two exhibition galleries and a sales gallery to find just the right accent piece or more; regional and national artists are featured in 22 exhibitions per year and a Permanent Collection Gallery; art lovers can also attend the annual Bourbon Bal

ADMISSION: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Military $4, Family: 2 Adults & All Children $10, Students with ID and Age 11 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 11a-5p

ADDRESS: 715 West Main Street

PHONE: 502-589-0102

WEBSITE: http://www.KentuckyArts.org

Kentucky Derby Museum
DESCRIPTION: the world’s only museum dedicated to one race, the Kentucky Derby. First run in 1875 and run every year since, it is the oldest continuous sporting and cultural event in the United States. Newly renovated in 2000, adding an additional 10,000 square feet to the existing 46,000, the museum is one of Kentucky's premier attractions, capturing the pride, tradition and excitement of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports"; dedicated to expanding public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Kentucky Derby and Thoroughbred racing, the museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the past and present of the Thoroughbred industry.  Special features include racing artifacts, memorabilia, fine art, computer interactive displays, and exhibits highlighting a particular aspect of the horse racing including the horses, owners and trainers, backside crews, and jockeys, among other aspects. See the Black Jockeys exhibit after watching the welcome video production entitled "The Greatest Race" a 360 degree, multi-image, high definition video; Guides offer walking tours of adjoining Churchill Downs and the museum's paddock area; there are one-hour Backside Track Tours, a unique way to view the behind the scenes activities at Churchill Downs in the stable and infield areas; a gift shop, and a café

DAYS & HOURS: Due to flood damage, reopens in 2010

ADDRESS: 704 Central Avenue

PHONE: 502-637-7097

WEBSITE: http://www.derbymuseum.org

Lexington, KY

International Museum of the Horse
DESCRIPTION: Largest equestrian museum in the world covering 52,000 square feet; featuring research library, special exhibitions complex and group tours

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 9a-5p; (March-Oct), Wed-Sun 9a-5p (Nov-March)

ADDRESS: 4089 Iron Works Parkway near Berea Road

PHONE: 800-678-8813

WEBSITE: http://www.imh.org