About the Frazier Museum

History comes alive at The Frazier International History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky in our 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art museum encompassing three floors. Here you can relive historical events that challenged our ancestors. Here you can meet heroes, generals, and famous leaders of America and the world whose military victories — and defeats — changed history.

Experience History With Us

Relive history

Hear stories from the past

Examine historical artifacts

Join us for an unforgettable journey through 1,000 years of history covering two continents!

The Frazier Museum brings together two world-class collections:

• Britain's Royal Armouries, including the Tower of London; and
• The Frazier Museum's Permanent Collection

Historical Education Has Never Been More Fun

Learning history is made exciting and fun through:

• Live performances by costumed interpreters
• Two re-enactment areas
• Hands-on interactive multimedia presentations
• A 48-seat movie theater
• Educational programming for all ages

School groups, civic organizations, and families will reconnect with the past and gain a deeper understanding of history at the Frazier Museum. Our venue is also perfect for your special events and cultural programs, offering facilities with audio-visual, multi-media and interactive displays. Oh, and don't forget to visit our gift shop.

Our museum gift shop features a wonderful variety of gifts, books, reproductions, and collectibles. Visit our secure online shop.

Host Your Next Event at the Frazier Museum

Our first floor Gallery and Hall, and fifth floor Roof Garden are available for private use, including catered events where guests have beautiful views of the Ohio River.

Enjoy Our Historical Period Artifacts

Many artifacts in the Frazier Museum once belonged to famous politicians and celebrities, great Native American warriors, soldiers, and noted frontiersmen. There is no other museum in the world where you can see:

• The ceremonial sword of Founding Father Josiah Bartlett
• The family bible of the legendary pioneer Daniel Boone
• The original "Big Stick" of President Theodore Roosevelt
• The bow attributed to the great Apache leader Geronimo
• The ivory-handled Colt pistols of General George Armstrong Custer

We hope that by the time visitors leave the Frazier International History Museum, they will share our vision:

That every visitor leaves with a broader knowledge of history, a greater respect for the human spirit, and a deeper commitment to tolerance.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to evoke a passion for the knowledge and understanding of history so that all who pass through our doors may learn from the past, live in the present, and better prepare for the future.

Take a virtual tour of the Museum.