American Cave Museum - Horse Cave, Kentucky
N 37° 10.756 W 085° 54.369
16S E 597099 N 4115319
If you are afraid to go into a cave, then maybe this museum will be perfect for you!
Waymark Code: WM5KD2
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2009
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Do you know just exactly what a cave is?
Do you know how a cave is formed?
Do you know about Karst topography?
How about the history of Horse Cave?
The history of cave mining?
The history of the world's longest cave?
All this and more are here in this museum....
"A visit to Kentucky's Cave Country will not be complete without an in depth look at the fascinating world of caves. A journey through the museum is a step into an unknown terrain where nature sculpts enormous subterranean chambers out of limestone. Discover the history and science of caves and groundwater through a variety of educational and informative exhibits."
excerpt for the link
**Rates Chart ** - Adults (ages 16+) - $15.00, Youth (ages 12-15) - $10.00, Children (ages 3-11) - $7.00. Museum Tour (all ages) - $6.00; Special Admission Tour (Includes the self-guided Museum Tour & a partial cave tour - no stairs) - $7.00; Group Admission (10 or more) - $10.00 each
Theme:
Natural History....all about caves!
Street Address:
119 East Main Street, P.O. Box 409, Horse Cave, KY 42749
Phone: (270) 786-1466 - Fax: (270) 786-1467
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily (Central Time)
Winter - 9-5
Summer 9-7
Cost: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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