Capital City Museum is a curious small museum in Frankfort that manages to depict 200 years of history of this charming historic small town with extraordinary exhibits displayed in what is basically one room. The museum is located in what is left of the famous 150-year-old Capital Hotel, which is itself a museum piece. There is a lot to see in a series of fascinating exhibits – from the assassination of Senator Goebel to the Kentucky River, Capitol Hotel, and Veteran’s Hall.

Collections of memorabilia cover such diverse aspects of life in Frankfort as local fire fighters, police department, various election buttons, early furniture, agricultural tools, and much else. Many history tours of Frankfort start at the museum. The museum also has a research library with maps, historic documents, books, journals, and genealogical information.

325 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601, Phone: 502-696-0607

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