Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Battles of the Western Theater Museum in Bardstown, Kentucky, is a collection of five attractions along what is called "Museum Row". Its origins go back to 1996. Our list goes on with Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, 25 mi away.
A museum inside Bardstown
You can stay in Bardstown
Civil War Museum is inside Bardstown, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1996
Civil War Museum dates from 1996. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Battles of the Western Theater Museum in Bardstown, Kentucky, is a collection of five attractions along what is called "Museum Row". It was established in 1996 by Dr. Henry Spalding. The leading attraction is The National Civil War Battles of the Western Theater Museum, which is the fourth largest American Civil War museum and is dedicated to the Western Theater of the war. The main building was originally the icehouse and waterworks of Bardstown, and is 8,500 square feet (790 m2).
The four attractions are:
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1996
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Places to stay near Civil War Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Bardstown (27) and Louisville (224).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Civil War Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | in town | — | 27 13 hotels · 3 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 14,161 | $204K | C+ |
| Louisville | 28 mi north | 40 min | 224 175 hotels · 5 motels · 27 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 795,222 | $248K | D |
| Elizabethtown | 24 mi west | 35 min | 30 23 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 35,448 | $246K | B+ |
| Jeffersontown | 28 mi north | 40 min | 35 33 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 29,193 | $251K | C |
| Shepherdsville | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 14,931 | $222K | C+ |
| Taylorsville | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,333 | $164K | B |
| Hillview | 22 mi northwest | 30 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,020 | $186K | B− |
| Lebanon | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 6,699 | $150K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Civil War Museum
Every place here is under 56 miles away.
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Quick answers on Civil War Museum
Is Civil War Museum in Bardstown?
Yes. It’s inside Bardstown, KY.
When is the best time to visit Civil War Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–84°.
How far is Civil War Museum from Lexington?
About 57 miles east of Lexington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Civil War Museum?
Louisville Muhammad Ali (SDF), about 29 miles away.
Where should I stay near Civil War Museum?
Bardstown (in town, 27 places to stay), Louisville (28 mi, 224 places to stay) and Elizabethtown (24 mi, 30 places to stay).
Notes from people in Bardstown
There are no tips yet, so start one in Bardstown’s Town Square.
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