Hours of Operation
March 1 – November 1
Open Every Day
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
November 2nd - 29th - Friday, Saturday and Sunday operations.
Winter Closure
Closed for the season
Closed November 30 thru February 28th 2027.
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

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

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

Youth admission includes access to all museums and the frontier village.
Children 5 & Under – Free
Free admission with a paying adult.
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.

Full access to a high‑quality, interactive virtual walkthrough .
Coming Soon!
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.
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.