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Museum · Louisville, Kentucky
Frazier History Museum
History museum on Main Street that tells the story of Kentucky and houses the welcome center for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, with an exhibition about bourbon.
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About Frazier History Museum
The Frazier History Museum occupies a former commercial building on West Main Street, in the block known as Whiskey Row, where warehouses and distillery offices stood in the 19th century. It is Louisville’s most visited history museum.
The exhibits explain the formation of the state, from the trails opened by pioneers to the conflicts of the Civil War, with weapons, documents and reconstructions. There are live performances with actors at scheduled times.
The museum is the official starting point for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The bourbon exhibit explains the origin of the drink, the rules that define what can bear that name and the process, from corn to barrel. Maps and information to plan a distillery route are available there.
Tastings offered by the museum are for those 21 and over, with ID.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one and a half to two hours.
Best time
Early in the day, before leaving for the Bourbon Route, to plan visits to distilleries.
How to get there
It’s on West Main Street, next to the Louisville Slugger Museum, a few minutes’ walk from the Muhammad Ali Center.
Tip
Bring photo ID if you want to participate in tastings: age is checked at the entrance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Frazier History Museum
Where does the Kentucky Bourbon Trail start?
The official welcome center for the trail is at the Frazier History Museum on Louisville’s Main Street, offering maps and information about the distilleries.
Can minors visit the Frazier History Museum?
Yes. Only bourbon tastings require you to be 21 or older and to show ID.
What is bourbon?
An American whiskey made with at least 51% corn and aged in new oak barrels that are charred on the inside. Most is produced in Kentucky.