The Highlands Museum National Juried Art Exhibit 2013
The Highlands Museum is proud to present this year’s National Juried Art Contest. We are delighted to be able to provide this wonderful opportunity to honor the immense talent of artists nationwide. Click Here to Read More
The Highlands Museum is proud to announce the opening of “An American Turning Point: The Civil War” This is the latest exhibit in our five year series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the conflict. The exhibit is located in the William E. Click Here to Read More
The exhibit will study the history of the suffrage movement, from the 1840s to 1920. It will include clothing, jewelry and other artifacts from the time period. The exhibit will run untill July 2013. Click Here to Read More
The exhibit focus is on the life for the aristocracy of the Victorian Era. This era is the reign of Queen Victorian of England, which lasted from 1837 to 1900.
Included in the display are women’s gowns and accessories. Some of the gowns were bought in Europe. Click Here to Read More
Area artist Joyce Williams’ original watercolor paintings are now on display for sale in the Main Hall. The paintings will be available for purchase during regular museum hours. Click Here to Read More
Update: This interactive exhibit is now open in its new location in the Discovery Center. The exhibit has been rebuilt as an extension of the Discovery Cavern, and continues to offer children a hands-on experience in archaeological excavation and discovery. Click Here to Read More
Update: This event is over, but the workshop is still available.
Aug 23, 6:00 PM. This presentation will give adults a chance to rediscover the planets and asteroids of our Solar System, and learn about the most recent discoveries. The event is sponsored by the Boyd County Public Library and “Between the Covers” participants will be admitted free. Click Here to Read More
Beauty and Extravagant Vanity features the history of personal grooming, and includes cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, and much more. Some of the museum’s most beautiful and elegant personal items will be on display. Exhibit opens August 2012 and will run through January 2013. Click Here to Read More
Celebrating America-Red, White and Blue is an exhibit featuring reproductions of First Lady gowns, historic Presidential campaign buttons, and other memorabilia of American political life. Click Here to Read More
The School Outreach Program for Fall 2012 will kick off in September. Area schools will be canvassed to determine their interest in sponsoring the Museum’s Outreach educational workshops at their locations. Workshops in science and history topics are offered under this program. Click Here to Read More
This event has ended but the workshop is still available.
The Star Lab Planetarium Show will be held on Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. This program gives an in-depth look into the planets, stars and constellation’s of the universe. Everyone is welcome. Click Here to Read More
Travel back 100 years and revisit one of the worst maritime disasters in history. Reproduction Titanic artifacts are displayed alongside period pieces to give visitors a sense of the atmosphere of the Titanic and her passengers. Click Here to Read More
At the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, we have a few rules that are put in place to keep our visitors and exhibits safe. We need your help to make sure the objects on display are around for many more visitors!
This exhibit showcases twelve local musicians whose careers have brought national acclaim. See Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray alongside other stars such as Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn , the Judds and more! Stop by our Music Quilt and compose your own song, or visit the latest addition to the hall “Country Music on Televsion” which features music stars that have their own show. Click Here to Read More
Step back in time and visit a one room 19th century schoolhouse. A time when there was one teacher, and all grades learned together in a single classroom. Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870s. Click Here to Read More
