Reviews of Capital City Museum (Museum)

Bryant McSparen

Awesome place too go

John Nitis

Work was being done, yet it didn't take away from the interesting displays. More is needed to make this first rate to visit.

Nicholas Pasek

History buffs beware! It's loaded

Johnny Sneed

So cool

Jamie Corbett

Wow! A treasure trove of excellent artifacts that let us understand how our ancestors lived. If you get a chance to speak with any of the docents you are in for a treat: History comes alive! Be sure to get upstairs to the "Bone Room"!!!

Danny Engleking

Had lot of good history stuff there

Wes Wainscott

I really enjoyed it....the kids have fun too...

Lisa Gallu Baltz

Great history and exhibits

Caitlyn Mason

It had a nice interactive exhibit about Kentucky's past. I liked that you can get kids into it with a scavenger hunt. The hall of governors was interesting, especially when you can add a sticky note that says what you would do if you were governor. Other than that, there wasn't much else to do. I couldn't see myself spending more than an hour there. Luckily the $8 you spend works for the museum and two other locations. That was worth it.

Ken Dugas

Visit and enjoy some of Kentucky's history

Phil Holston

Some interesting facts and artifacts. Small but it's free.

philip case

Outstanding! I would recommend it to all interested in the history of Frankfort and its people and, since Frankfort's the state capital, its history has implications for all in Kentucky. Open Monday thru Saturday, 10-4, free admission!

Tanner Petrie

Nice little museum. It's free, and they have some neat stuff here.

Benjamin Carnes

One of the few historical places open on a Monday. Very friendly staff and lots of interesting information and artifacts

Mary Flaherty

Free admission! Wheelchair/stroller accessible - elevator to reach the second floor exhibits. Excellent quality material and setup. Informative and enthusiastic staff. Quiet environment - Would not recommend for small children that love to run. Will return.

Rachael S

This was very interesting to tour. The gentleman at the front desk was very nice and full of information.

John Welty

Very interesting history and artifacts on display

Carmen Lewis

Great place

Adam Bland

This is a great little place to walk through when you are in the historic downtown Frankfort area. It's free to walk through and has a lot of local history. Perfect for kids too because it's fairly small and you can be in and out in 10 to 30 minutes if you want. They offer various themed walking tours around the area as well for a small fee. A tour guide will walk around with a group pointing out interesting historical facts and stories. Very nice staff as well.

April Cole

Don't miss your chance to visit the Capital City Museum's newest exhibit "The History of the Bourbon Industry In Frankfort", which opened on April 20, 2018. The exhibit features artifacts from some of the bourbon industry's founding fathers, innovators of the new commonwealth of Kentucky. Also inquire about the NEW Bourbon History Walking Tour as well as the NEW Bourbon History Trolley Tour! All of these activities are FREE of charge.

Beverly Metcalf

Wonderful Museum to visit & learn about The Frankfort Folks of our past. Tremendous amount of local history on display with artifacts. Thanks to Russ Hatter, John Downs & the Museum Board, Volunteers & all Donors for an amazing job.

James Richardson

One of the best museums you will ever visit. It is pure Frankfort through and through and you get a great feel for the history of the community. They have the friendliest and nicest staff I've ever met in any museum. They don't mind to chat with you as long as you have a mind to do so. It's clean and uncluttered and everything is thoroughly explained.

Dennis Horn

Very nice small local museum showcasing Frankfort. Was surprised by the breadth of their holdings. At times, seemed a bit disjointed exhibit-wise, but overall nice visit.

Scott Corbett

This museum in Frankfort was great. The entire history of the town and immediate area around is described in easy to digest chunks. The text on the signs is informative and entertaining without being too much. The museum is free but would be worth an admission charge.

Joshua Cockrel

It's amazing to see the setup and everything

James Gibson

The two-story museum contains a wide variety of stuff from early Frankfort history until relatively recent times. I enjoyed touring the Capital City Museum on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. It contains many interesting exhibits. The museum contains a replica of Dr. E.E. Hume's office as it was when William Goebel was brought there after being shot. Some hollow wooden logs that served as part of an early water system for Frankfort are also in the museum. Seeing the items listed earlier, as well as a large copper ball that was formerly on the top of the capitol building, fishing reels manufactured by a well known Frankfort company, and many other items made the tour well worth the hour or so I devoted to it. There is no charge for admission, but receptacles are there for persons desiring to make a donation. A small gift shop in the front of the museum near the entrance offers several books for sale. I strongly urge persons living in or visiting Frankfort seek to take time to tour this museum. It is conveniently located in downtown Frankfort.

Tamara Santiago

I loved it!!!!

Tammy Sullivan

Excellent place to visit