The Mansion Museum

Mansion Museum at Old Fort Harrod State Park

Step into over two centuries of Kentucky heritage at the Mansion Museum, a historic centerpiece of Old Fort Harrod State Park. Originally constructed in 1813 in the Federal style and later expanded with Greek Revival elements, this stately home now showcases one of the region’s most impressive and wide‑ranging artifact collections. Inside, visitors will discover treasures spanning from the 15th/16th century through the early 1900s, including American Civil War artifacts, an exceptional firearms collection featuring early flintlocks through Civil War‑era muskets, paintings, music collections, documents, Abraham Lincoln memorabilia, and Native American artifacts.

Once home to early Harrodsburg residents—including the Matheny and Taylor families whose 19th‑century expansions shaped its iconic façade—the Mansion Museum now serves as a dynamic gateway into Kentucky’s frontier, military, and cultural history. Exhibits provide an intimate glimpse into the lives, challenges, and craftsmanship of the people who helped shape the Commonwealth.

Whether you’re exploring the adjoining reconstructed fort or discovering the stories preserved within the museum’s walls, the Mansion Museum offers an unforgettable journey through America’s early past.