The best arts & culture spots in Bowling Green

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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CORVETTE MUSEUM LIBRARY & ARCHIVES

Arts & Culture

Got a project car, a curiosity streak, or both? Corvette Museum Library & Archives is a treasure trove of original blueprints, technical…

350 Corvette Dr

“Got a project car, a curiosity streak, or both? Corvette Museum Library & Archives is a treasure trove of original blueprints, technical manuals, historic photos, and in-depth research help, and the monthly Artifact Spotlight is worth a look this week for stories and people behind America’s Sports Car.”

From the Bowling Green newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)

Arts & Culture

From Orchestra Kentucky and BG OnStage to touring names you actually recognize, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) keeps the…

601 College St

“From Orchestra Kentucky and BG OnStage to touring names you actually recognize, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) keeps the calendar stacked, and this week brings Marty Stuart & Molly Tuttle: Cosmic Twang on Thursday plus Concerts In The Park: Bad Navigator on Friday.”

From the Bowling Green newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Kentucky Museum

Arts & Culture

Western Kentucky University museum with rotating & permanent exhibits related to the region.

1472 Kentucky St

“Western Kentucky University museum with rotating & permanent exhibits related to the region.”

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Baker Arboretum & Downing Museum

Arts & Culture

The museum and garden exhibits display artwork and sculptures along with lush landscapes featuring labeled plants and trees.

4801 Morgantown Rd

“The museum and garden exhibits display artwork and sculptures along with lush landscapes featuring labeled plants and trees.”

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National Corvette Museum

Arts & Culture

Indoor museum telling Corvette's history, with over 70 different car models plus memorabilia & more.

350 Corvette Dr

“Indoor museum telling Corvette's history, with over 70 different car models plus memorabilia & more.”

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Historic RailPark & Train Museum

Arts & Culture

Train museum in a former station with historical exhibits, a model railroad & vintage car tours.

401 Kentucky St

“Train museum in a former station with historical exhibits, a model railroad & vintage car tours.”

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Riverview At Hobson Grove

Arts & Culture

Historic house museum showing life in the Victorian Period in south-central Kentucky.

1100 W Main Ave

“Historic house museum showing life in the Victorian Period in south-central Kentucky.”

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