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Whether you’re interested in music, miners, or making memories, there’s always a chance to learn while you have fun in Paintsville, KY! Read on for our list of the best museums in the area.
1. US 23 Country Music Highway Museum
Music lovers can’t miss a visit to this shrine to East Kentucky country music at 120 Stave Branch. With 14 exhibits of memorabilia belonging to country stars from the local area, including Loretta Lynn and Chris Stapleton, the museum also hosts Front Porch Pickin’ sessions every Thursday at 7 pm to bring bluegrass music to life.
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2. Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miners’ Museum
A testimonial to the five coal mines that operated in the area in the early twentieth century, this location at 78 Miller’s Creek Road gives a fascinating insight into the history of the town. Visitors can see coal mining tools, a model of Van Lear, and recreations of the doctor’s office and post office. And the building is reputed to be haunted, so keep your sixth sense tuned for a spooky presence or reserve one of the Ghost Tours by calling the museum.
3. Mountain Homeplace Living History Farm
Whether you want to find out more about the history of agricultural living, or just want to meet some animals, the Mountain Homeplace Living History Museum is a great destination for the whole family. You can visit the church, schoolroom, blacksmith shop, cabin, and barn, or see farmworkers in period costumes demonstrating skills from the time. Kids will love meeting the farm’s residents in the petting zoo.
The museum can be found at 445 Kentucky Route 2275 and opens from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday and at noon on Sundays.
4. East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium
Located on the Prestonsburg campus of the Big Sandy Community and Technical College at 1 Bart T Combs Drive, this STEM education facility is hands-on and interactive. Exhibits about topics such as animals, fossils, and even Lego are great for introducing kids to science, and the planetarium offers fascinating shows featuring the solar system and laser lights with music.
The museum opens from 1 pm to 4 pm from Tuesday to Friday, opening at noon on Saturday and with planetarium shows at 2 pm and 3 pm.
A great day out is always worthwhile, but it’s even better if you know more afterwards than you did before! And while you’re out investigating your local area, remember to visit us at Hutch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to find out more about our extensive inventory from our knowledgeable sales team.
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