Behringer-crawford Museum, Covington, KY, Museums, Histo...

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The Behringer-Crawford Museum collects, preserves, conserves, restores, and exhibits the diverse natural, cultural and artistic heritage of Northern Kentucky in relation to the Ohio Valley region and uses this vibrant history to educate visitors and the community. museumstuff.com
BEHRINGER-CRAWFORD MUSEUM, in scenic 700-acre Devou Park. Experience 450 million years of Northern Kentucky heritage viewed through the lens of transportation Rivers, Roads, Rails and Runways ...History in Motion... in a 20,000 sq ft facility. Hands-on, interactive exhibits. Simulations. Books & Gift shop. 1600 Montague Rd, - Devou Park, Covington, Ky 41011 859-491-4003, www.bcmuseum.org, info@bcmuseum kentuckytourism.com
Behringer-Crawford Museum in the historic Devou family home (c. 1848 - 1880) opened to the public in 1950. It was so named because it featured the natural history collections of West Covington native and world traveler, William Behringer, and in honor of the museums first curator and noted archeologist, Ellis Crawford. Today, the museum has transformed into a regional cultural center for the residents museumsusa.org
northern Kentucky natural and cultural heritage cinbus.com

credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard
region: Northern Kentucky River Region
type of interest: Attraction
admissions: Adults (18-59) $7 Seniors (60+) $6 Children (3-17) $4 Children Under the Age of 3 are free
e-mail: info@bcmuseum.org
fax: 859-491-4006
mailing address: 1600 Montague Road, Devou Park, Covington, KY 41011
staff: Laurie Risch, Executive Director
museum type: Archaeology, Children's, Natural History, Library, Historical Society, General, Culture, Historic House, History
collection: The museum's collection spans 450 million years of Northern Kentucky's past and includes Native American pre-history, archaeology, paleontology, 19th century history, natural history, and river heritage.
alternative web site: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwgc/volunteer/agency/one_186350.html
more info link: http://stepintoplaces.com/Resource%20Guide/Primary_Focus/Natural_History%20IL-MA.htm
primary focus: Natural History
type of resource: Museum
editorial review: In Short The Behringer-Crawford Museum is located in the historic Devou family home, overlooking the Ohio River. Its displays and educational programming cover more than 450 million years...