Trips home
My trips
Favorites
Create new trip
Help
FAQ
Trip Planner:   USA  /  Kentucky  /  Richmond  /  Kentucky River Museum

Kentucky River Museum, Richmond

5.0
#9 of 11 in Things to do in Richmond
History Museum · Hidden Gem · Specialty Museum
Create an itinerary including Kentucky River Museum
The Kentucky River Museum is located in Boonesborough, Kentucky, in Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Established in 2002, the museum occupies the former lock operator's home and storage and maintenance building for Lock 10, one of fourteen locks on the Kentucky River which were originally built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The ten uppermost ones (locks 5 through 14) are now operated by the Kentucky River Authority. See Kentucky River Museum and all Richmond has to offer by arranging your trip with our Richmond trip itinerary maker.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Kentucky River Museum reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
6 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • By cathym0sier
    Admission is paid when you tour the fort. museum occupies the former lock operator's home and storage and maintenance building for Lock 10, one of fourteen locks on the Kentucky River which were... 
    Admission is paid when you tour the fort. museum occupies the former lock operator's home and storage and maintenance building for Lock 10, one of fourteen locks on the Kentucky River which were...  more »
  • By TravelinManDan
    My family (wife and two young children) were staying at Fort Boonesborough State Park and had heard about this museum from the camp newsletter. It's essentially an old house that has been preserved.....  more
    My family (wife and two young children) were staying at Fort Boonesborough State Park and had heard about this museum from the camp newsletter. It's essentially an old house that has been preserved.....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor ›

Plan your trip to Richmond

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.
Know more

Popular things to do in Richmond

Fort Boonesborough State Park ©
State Park
Fort Boonesborough State Park
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
White Hall State Historic Site ©
Historic Site
White Hall State Historic Site
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center ©
Water Park
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Hummel Planetarium at Eku ©
Observatory
Hummel Planetarium at Eku
4.0
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Richmond

Natural Bridge State Resort Park ©
State Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Slade
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park ©
National Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Middlesboro
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
Limestone Branch Distillery ©
Distillery
Limestone Branch Distillery
Lebanon
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Boy Scouts Sign
Historic Site
Boy Scouts Sign
Burnside
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Richmond

Battle of Richmond Visitors Center ©
History Museum
Battle of Richmond Visitors Center
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Baldwin Farms ©
Farm
Baldwin Farms
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Battlefield Park ©
Park
Battlefield Park
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Richmond Area Arts Center ©
Landmark
Richmond Area Arts Center
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Wineries in Richmond

Chenault Vineyards ©
Winery / Vineyard
Chenault Vineyards
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Nearby attractions in Richmond

EKU Center for the Arts ©
Theater
EKU Center for the Arts
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Trips in Kentucky River Museum by other users

22 days in New York City, Kentucky & Nashville BY A USER FROM JAPAN New York City Lexington Lebanon 60 days in Kentucky BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Owensboro Paducah Hopkinsville 6 days in United States BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Richmond New York City Sarasota 38 days in Louisville BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Louisville 54 days in Kentucky BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Hopkinsville Paducah Bowling Green 29 days in Bethlehem, Oakland & Winchester BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Bethlehem Oakland Winchester
See all trips