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    • Home
    • Visit our Campus
    • Admission
    • Events
    • Donations
    • Attractions
      • National Civil War Museum
      • Lt. General Hal Moore
      • Women's Civil War Museum
      • Old Bardstown Village
      • Reenactment Gallery
    • Exhibits
      • Clara Barton
      • William H. Carney
      • C. S. S. Hunley
    • Explore Bardstown
    • Gallery
    • Board of Directors
    • About
  • Home
  • Visit our Campus
  • Admission
  • Events
  • Donations
  • Attractions
    • National Civil War Museum
    • Lt. General Hal Moore
    • Women's Civil War Museum
    • Old Bardstown Village
    • Reenactment Gallery
  • Exhibits
    • Clara Barton
    • William H. Carney
    • C. S. S. Hunley
  • Explore Bardstown
  • Gallery
  • Board of Directors
  • About

2026 MUSEUM HOURS

Hours of Operation

March 1 – October 27

Open Every Day
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

November 1 – December 1

Open Weekends Only
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Winter Closure

Closed for the season
December 2 – February 28, 2027

Admission

What Your Ticket Includes - Access to all museum buildings and exhibits - Entry to Old Bardstown Village - Interactive and multimedia displays - Seasonal and rotating exhibits - Free on‑site parking

The National Civil War Museum in Bardstown, Ky, welcoming visitors to explore Civil War history.

Adults

$15

General Admission – $15
Includes full access to all museums on our historic campus:

  • The National Civil War Museum
  • The Women’s Civil War Museum
  • The General Hal Moore Military Museum
  • Old Bardstown Village (Frontier Settlement)

Exploring exhibits at the National Civil War Museum in Bardstown, highlights what admission provides

Seniors, Veterans, and First Responders

$12

Discounted admission for those who have served our community and country.

The National Civil War Museum on Bardstown’s Museum Row, a multi‑site campus included with admission

Children: (7-15 Years old)

$6

Youth admission includes access to all museums and the frontier village.


Children 5 & Under – Free
Free admission with a paying adult.


Virtual Tour — Explore the Museum From Anywhere

Experience The National Civil War Museum from the comfort of your home. Our new Virtual Tour offers an immersive, self‑guided digital experience through our exhibits, artifacts, and historic grounds. Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, or history enthusiast, this virtual tour brings the story of the Civil War to life with high‑resolution imagery, narrated insights, and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content.

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

$15

Full access to a high‑quality, interactive virtual walkthrough 

Admission & Hours National Civil War Museum Bardstown

To schedule a group visit:
Call 502-349-0291.


Group Rates Available
School groups, homeschool organizations, veterans’ groups, and tour groups may schedule in advance for discounted rates. (502)349-0291


🕒 Hours of Operation

Monday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last admission sold at 4:15 PM.


📍 Your Admission Includes the Entire Campus


One ticket gives you access to four museums, dozens of historic structures, and immersive Civil War and frontier‑era exhibits—all located on Bardstown’s Museum Row.

Accessibility - Our museums offer accessible entrances, rest areas, and accommodations for all

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Want a sneak peek inside the Civil War Museum..

A visit to The National Civil War Battles of the Western Theater Museum in Bardstown, KY, offers an in-depth look at the war, especially from a Western Theater perspective, which includes Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. 

Here’s what you can expect to see:

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