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International Bluegrass Music Museum

Museum Name: International Bluegrass Music Museum
Schedule: 10 to 5 Tuesday - Saturday. Sunday 1 to 4
Established: 1994
Address: 207 East 2nd Street , Owensboro , KY 42303
Phone Number: (270) 926-7891
Fax Number: (270) 689-9440
Email: mike@bluegrass-museum.org
Director: Gabrielle Gray
Website: http://www.bluegrass-museum.org
Focus: The museum dedicated to the promotion and preservation of bluegrass music. The museum features guided tours for groups of all ages, interactive exhibits, live instrument demonstrations, bluegrass films and a complete gift shop
Ages: all
Costs: $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for students
Notes: Special price of $2.00 per student for schools within the Owensboro-Daviess County Area

Exhibits

Major Exhibits
Bluegrass in Europe and Japan, Bill Monroe, Festival Photographs, "Video Oral History Project" screenings, IBMA Hall of Honor, Timeline of Bluegrass.

Exhibits of 06
Bluegrass in Europe and Japan , Bluegrass Festival Photographs Part III by Ron Petronko

Programs

Class Trip Programs
Introductory Museum Tour with Instrument Demonstration, Hands on Mandolin Experience, Extended "Blue" Tour

Class Trip Pricing
Introductory Tour with Instrument Demonstration: $3.00 per person for groups of 30 or more. Extended "Blue" Tour with Film Screening: $6.00 per person for groups of 30 or more.