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John James Audubon Museum and Nature Cen

This center contains the world's largest gathering of Audubon memorabilia and one of the most extensive collections of his works, including 435 original prints from the 1839 folio edition of 'The Birds of America.' Other museum highlights include a complete collection of Audubon's publications, and a life storyline.

The Nature Center consists of an binocular-equipped Observation Room, overlooking a garden of native plants and a woodland pond; a Discovery Center, which offers children a variety of hands-on activities; and a Learning Center, where a naturalist and an art educator are available in a classroom setting. Special events and activities are sponsored here throughout the year.

Located within John James Audubon State Park; the 692-acre grounds include 5 1/2 miles of various-length nature trails, a Challenge Course, a 325-acre nature preserve, and a 28-acre lake. Open daily; closed Thanksgiving Day, one week during Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Location: PO Box 576, Highway 41, Henderson Kentucky 42420 Telephone 270-827-1893

Other History nearby:
(Evansville) Angel Mounds State Historic Park
(Gentryville) Colonel William Jones State Historic Site
(Henderson) John James Audubon Museum and Nature Cen
(Ferdinand) Monastery Immaculate Conception
(Owensboro) Owensboro Museum of Science and History
(New Harmony) Roofless Church

04/11 Coming to The Henderson area
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
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