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Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History

A sight in Downtown, Bardstown, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History in Downtown, Bardstown
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Why go

Free museum of whiskey artifacts, Prohibition and moonshine stills.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Bardstown, alongside 4 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Talbott Tavern and Bardstown Welcome Center. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bardstown, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Old Talbott Tavern

    Stone tavern dating to 1779, serving Kentucky plates and bourbon.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Bardstown Welcome Center

    Court Square visitor center with bourbon trail maps, distillery tour advice and local event info.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    My Old Kentucky Home State Park

    Federal Hill mansion linked to Stephen Foster's state song.

    Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience

    Visitor center for Heaven Hill (Elijah Craig, Evan Williams) with tours and tastings.

    Drinks · 1.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Willett Distillery

    Family distillery with a pot still shaped like its bottle and hilltop grounds.

    Drinks · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bardstown Bourbon Company

    Modern distillery with a restaurant and big bourbon list.

    Food · 3.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History is a stop on our Kentucky Bourbon Country route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bardstown

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History is our only sight pick in Bardstown; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bardstown guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bardstown run from 40°F in January to 87°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Bardstown from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bardstown weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
114 N 5th St, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA
Coordinates
37.81129, -85.47101
Destination
Bardstown, Kentucky

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History: quick answers

How much time do you need at Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History free?

Yes, we list Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History?

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History is at 114 N 5th St, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History?

Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History appears on Kentucky Bourbon Country, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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