I had the pleasure of spending three days in the Martin F Schmidt Research Library researching the genealogy of my family. Since the stacks were closed due to COVID-19, the library relied on running the desired books to the researchers. The system worked well and I discovered a surprising amount of new information about my ancestors. They also practice Safe Library Practices by wiping down all surfaces and placing all books into a multi-day quarantine.

Learned a lot about history it was such a blessing and got to look up my grandfathers serving in the army

Friendly and helpful staff. Museum was bigger than I expected. I would definitely recommend this place. Theres a little area for little kids to play and they also have a gift shop.

Its a very nice place with the history of Kentucky. We were there for the Memorial of Officers of Kentucky who passed away while working and other causes of death. Our son died on the way to work last year.It was very nice.

I went with my sons 5th grade class for a field trip. The tour guide for the old capital building was great. She held all the kids attention and had them participating in discussion. It was pretty cool sitting in the rooms where they ran the government of KY back in the day. The floating stair case was really neat and the library was beautiful,.even thought it was smaller than I thought it would be.

Very nice very informative love this place

We went there to get our tickets for the old capitol tour, amazing. Meanwhile we used the time to ejoy that museum,great

It is always a fantastic place to go! Even young and the old alike are all welcome to come attend this wonderful history of our state. I sure hope you can join one dayM for you will not be disappointed! Please check this place out it’s definitely a must thing to do here in town!

A great showcase for the Commonwealth!

Very interesting but a lot of exhibits were broke and half the audio didnt work. Everyone there was very nice and the gift shop was somewhat inexpensive.

There to run the KY History Half Marathon. Now were planning to come back and see the museum. We just got a peek, but loved what we saw. The staff were very helpful and seemed extremely knowledgeable.

Nice place to visit. Small museum. Took less than an hour to go through.

Our visit started off just right with free parking across the street. Admission covered this building and the state military history museum up the hill a few block away. Get there in time for a tour of the Old State Capitol building for the history of Frankfort and KY. The 200 yr history of the state will take at least 1 1/2 hrs to get it all in.

This Kentucky Historical Society museum houses an impressive display of Kentucky history artifacts and information. It covers the period from pioneer days (and even earlier) to the 21st century.The $8 admission price would be a great value for this museum alone, as I see it. But the admission fee also includes a guided tour of the Old State Capitol Building and a self-guided tour of the Kentucky Military History Museum. Both of those buildings are within walking distance of this one.I devoted two or three of hours to a self-guided tour of this museum and still did not see everything. The displays were interesting and educational. I urge visitors to allow at least three or four hours to tour this museum and the others included in the admission charge. The museum closes at 5 p.m. It includes a gift shop.Take time to walk down the hallway where pictures of Kentucky governors and brief biographies of them are displayed. I found the biographical information educational and interesting.I also took the guided tour of the Old State Capitol which takes about an hour and recommend it, too. Just before the 5 p.m. closing time, I then devoted a few minutes to the Kentucky Military History Museum. Although the military weaponry was not as interesting to me (Maybe because I am basically a pacifist.), others might find this two-story display of military weaponry through the years, a few oral histories, and displays related to military medical personnel fascinating.I strongly urge visitors to Frankfort to seek to take time to tour this history museum and the Old State Capitol, maybe even the Military History Museum. Im glad I got to enjoy visiting all three during my June 27, 2018 visit. And I rate this history center as the best of the three.

I actually work at the Kentucky History Center. Its a nice place to be. Nice people. Love the old pictures and artifacts. Very educational and interesting.

The best historical society in Frankfort Kentucky. Great helpful local staff. The traveling exhibition are outstanding presentations. I look forward to seeing more experiences this year.

The Military Museum is a great walk through Kentuckys past and celebrates the men and women who served to gain and hold the freedoms we enjoy today. The Chinn exhibit is a masterful display of firearms from all over the world and the volunteers obviously love to share the lore of Kentucky history.We also visited the Kentucky History Center which houses a really cool interactive walk through Kentuckys history with examples and artifacts from prehistoric to modern day. Well worth the small admission.

This is a very nice museum. Everyone should take a tour at least once a year. The staff are very nice.

We love the history center!! It never gets old to learn our states history. The changing exhibits and classes are great too.

Great for history of kentucky. You would be surprised who you might see,,

Although there aren’t very many things to look at inside the main campus you do get access to three different areas, including a guided tour of the old capital building. For $8 you can spend a nice afternoon learning about the perfectly mediocre state of Kentucky, and it’s capital. That’s quite a deal, especially for Kentuckians.

Had a great visit and learned a bunch about KY history. A worthwhile trip.

Very nice since the last time I remember going there on a field trip with my daughters girl scout troop!

An amazing museum with a great educational program!

Great experience and we all had a good time.

A must visit in Kentucky

We loved it. So much information. So well laid out. The scavenger hunt was fun!

Really neat place to learn about the history of Kentucky. I may have enjoyed it more than our school group.

Attended an event Friday. Nice venue!

Great place to take the kids to learn Kentuckys rich history. Loved it here. It was very interesting and reasonably priced.

Friendly and educational! Not only is the permanent exhibit constantly being updated and refreshed, but theres usually some kind of rotating special exhibit. They also have an awesome genealogical library for research and friendly people to help.

Delightfully educational! Interesting enough for my 7 year old with ADHD to be engaged for well over an hour!

Went here for a PD so didnt your or anything but the building is beautful and will probably visit again. Loved the signage outside about always wanting to come back home to Kentucky.

For anyone interested in a juvenile education of Kentucky or to take your children to learn about the state ... great!!!

Fantastic sights. Beautiful place. Awful tour guide. He could NOT stay focused on the task or topic. Took waaaayyy too long. Its bad when the older couple who have seen the world and taken many tours have to leave the tour because the guide is taking toooo long.

Fantastic for research and information.

A good place to spend the day with the family, do your genealogy, look back at history and check out the gift shop.

Very well kept building. Interesting to visit and enjoy the history behind its walls.

Nice venue. pleasant time. helpful staff

Lots to do and very interesting

The attendants were very knowledgeable and entertained all our questions

The museum was entertaining and educational, though some of the mannequins and animatronics were a bit spooky. Great, expansive genealogical/historical library.

Beautiful building with exhibits and a library containing a variety of books and other documents preserving the history of Kentucky and its residents.

Very nice, was there for a banquet and they did a great job.

Great place. Very rich with history

Plenty of genealogical info available. ..polite staff....enjoyable historical furnishings

Worth a visit, very nice!

Appallingly racist - there is an exhibit that asks people what they would do during the civil war - for example - how would you treat your slaves? Or - what if you were pro union and owned slaves? Do you keep your slaves and not join the union? These questions should not be in any museum. Hard to believe this exhibit is allowed to continue.

This place is really cool if you live in Kentucky its a must see

Great place to see Kentucky history. Self guidedo was just fine.

Very nice museum that also has some entertainment and performances.

Very neat place

Very interesting place to learn about Kentuckys history.

It is a great place to gp.

Nice place very informative and interesting

Wonderful place

You want to know about Kentucky, this the place.

Very helpful staff, lots to learn and see

Wonderful museum, great staff, nice giftshop!

Very informative displays

Great place for learning

Really enjoyed the time learning here

Great place to visit.

Awesome place

Great genealogical resource

Love it

Nice place for kids.

Great display of American and Kentucky history through the years.

Great museum and a beautiful space

Called 4 info very helpfull 2 idiot like me! Thank You.

Beautiful little town

What an amazing place!

Love