Historic Sites and Museums in Frankfort
Museums and historic sites in Frankfort, Kentucky: the Old State Capitol, Liberty Hall, the Boone grave and more. Every place here was checked open on Google Maps.
Floral Clock at the State Capitol
The working clock face planted with thousands of flowers behind the Capitol, set over a pool where people toss coins. Google currently lists the Capitol building itself as temporarily closed, but the grounds and the clock are open to walk.
Old State Capitol
The 1830 Greek Revival capitol in the middle of downtown, run by the Kentucky Historical Society. Look for the stone staircase that holds itself up with no center support.
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
The Kentucky Historical Society's main museum and research library, a short walk from the Old Capitol. A good rainy-day stop, and the library is a real resource if you are tracing family history.
Liberty Hall Historic Site
Two historic Brown family houses near the river, Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House, with gardens that run down toward the Kentucky River. A quiet place for a walk even if you skip the house tour.
Capital City Museum
A downtown museum focused on Frankfort's own story, from the river town days through state government and bourbon. A good primer for newcomers and a quick stop between lunch and errands.
Frankfort Cemetery
Daniel and Rebecca Boone's graves sit on a bluff here with one of the best views of the Capitol and the river valley. A quiet walk with a lot of Kentucky history in it.
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