Maysville's Museums & Libraries
National Underground Railroad Museum
The National Underground Railroad Muesum is located in the Bierbower House, a documented safe house in Maysville. Visitors may view original kitchen and slave quarters where fugitive slaves were hidden under false floors while instructed by knowledgeable guides.
Located at 38 West Fourth Street, Maysville, KY.
Winter Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other days by appointment by calling Nona Marshall at 606-564-4413.
For information, go to www.bierbower.org or call 606-564-3200
Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum
Is located in the Washington Historic District at 2124 Old Main Street, Maysville offers slavery artifacts, Civil War memoribillia, period furnishings and chronicles the life of Ms. Stowe, including her visit to Washington, Kentucky in 1833.
Musuem hours Saturday 12 noon to 4 pm. All other days guided tours offered at the Washington Visitors Center; Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 12 Noon to 4 pm.
For information or group tours contact: 606-759-4860.
For additional information on African-American Heritage in Mason County, click here.
Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
Is located at 215 Sutton Street, will transport the visitor through time as it tells the story of the region through dioramas and exhibits. Original art work by acclaimed artists is on display and the research library is renowned for their superb collection of original documents, photos and books. Visit the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Gallery -- a world class collection of 1/12 scale miniatures.
Museum Hours: April - December, 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday - Friday, 10 am to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
For information or group tours call 606-564-5865 or e-mail: museum@masoncountymuseum.org. Visit us on the web at www.masoncountymuseum.org
Mason County Public Library
Is located at 218 E. 3rd Street, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks, videos, Kentucky Special Section and children's library.
Contact library at 606-564-3286 or online at www.masoncountylibrary.com